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A pair of Wisconsin Central SD45s haul a northbound around Prairie Crossing back in 2001.
The Canadian National takeover was mere weeks away.
Paddy's Hole Boat Storage Facility is an important maritime location situated on the River Tees in Redcar, North Yorkshire, England. With a rich history dating back several centuries, this facility has played a significant role in the region's maritime activities. In this historical account, we will explore the origins, development, and importance of Paddy's Hole Boat Storage Facility, providing a comprehensive overview of its evolution over time.
Origins and Early History:
The story of Paddy's Hole Boat Storage Facility begins in the late 18th century when the River Tees emerged as a vital industrial waterway. The river provided an essential transport link for industries such as coal mining, iron and steel production, and shipbuilding. The natural sheltered area known as Paddy's Hole, located on the southern side of the river's entrance, became a favored spot for local fishermen and boat owners due to its calm waters and proximity to fishing grounds.
During the 19th century, Redcar witnessed significant growth as an important coastal town. The expansion of the local fishing industry prompted the need for a dedicated facility to store and maintain fishing boats. Paddy's Hole Boat Storage Facility was established in response to this demand. The exact date of its establishment is uncertain, but records suggest it was in operation by the mid-19th century.
Development and Growth:
In its early years, Paddy's Hole Boat Storage Facility consisted of basic storage facilities and moorings for local fishing vessels. As the fishing industry flourished, the facility underwent several improvements and expansions. By the late 19th century, it had evolved into a well-equipped storage and maintenance facility, accommodating an increasing number of fishing boats.
During this period, the construction of the South Gare breakwater in the late 1860s provided further protection to Paddy's Hole from the turbulent North Sea. This development enhanced the facility's suitability for storing and maintaining boats, attracting more fishermen to utilize its services. The South Gare breakwater also facilitated the growth of other maritime activities, such as pleasure boating and recreational fishing, contributing to the facility's increasing importance.
World Wars and Post-War Era:
The two World Wars had a profound impact on Paddy's Hole Boat Storage Facility. During World War I, the facility played a crucial role in supporting the war effort. It served as a base for several naval activities, including patrol vessels, mine clearance operations, and the training of naval personnel. Additionally, Paddy's Hole became a temporary home for fishing vessels requisitioned by the government for wartime purposes.
Similarly, during World War II, Paddy's Hole Boat Storage Facility played a strategic role. The facility served as a base for coastal defense and anti-submarine operations. Its proximity to the North Sea made it an ideal location for monitoring and protecting the coast against potential threats. After the war, the facility reverted to its primary function of serving the local fishing community, contributing to the post-war economic recovery.
Modern Era and Recreational Use:
In the latter half of the 20th century, changes in the fishing industry and the decline of traditional fishing practices led to a shift in the role of Paddy's Hole Boat Storage Facility. With fewer fishing vessels requiring its services, the facility began to adapt to new market demands. It gradually transformed into a multipurpose facility catering to recreational boating, yachting, and watersports.
To meet the needs of the changing demographic, various amenities were added to the facility. These included boat ramps, mooring pontoons, storage sheds, and maintenance workshops. The facility became a hub for boating enthusiasts, attracting visitors from across the region and beyond.
In recent years, efforts have been made to preserve and enhance the historical significance of Paddy's Hole Boat Storage Facility. Conservation projects have been undertaken to maintain the original structures, while new developments have focused on creating a more inclusive and accessible space for the community. The facility continues to provide storage, maintenance, and launch services for a diverse range of watercraft, catering to both commercial and recreational users.
Conclusion:
The history of Paddy's Hole Boat Storage Facility reflects the ever-changing dynamics of maritime activities along the River Tees in Redcar, North Yorkshire, England. From its humble beginnings as a local fishing boat storage facility to its modern-day role as a versatile boating hub, Paddy's Hole has witnessed and adapted to the shifting needs of the community.
Throughout its existence, the facility has played a pivotal role in supporting local industries, providing essential services during times of war, and fostering recreational boating and watersports. Today, Paddy's Hole Boat Storage Facility stands as a testament to the region's maritime heritage, serving as a vibrant center for boating enthusiasts and a reminder of the area's enduring connection to the sea.
WAMX 4173, 4177 and 4181 are looking like a fine, classic WSOR trio as they pound the jointed rail of the Waukesha sub westward, approaching Road-X outside of North Prairie with 84 cars on the headpin. Lots of goobers out and about, avoided by going to some obscure crossings and other locations.
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikkor 50 mm f/1.4 - AIS
A severe electrical storm approaches a radio transmission tower near Hawker in the Southern Flinders Ranges.
There was an outdoor portrait activity , we invited the lovely girl 張芳瑜 to go to Taipei export garden to take picture , 張芳瑜 got pretty face , eyes ,sweet smile, nice figure with great breast , small waist , round hip and long legs, perfect body curve line, when she wore a sexy fashion cloth with short hot pants to show her personal sexy style of pose , she is so charming and attractive ,thank張芳瑜 ,she did her best model job
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The activity of a butterfly taken in burst mode over the course of about 45-50 seconds. I don't know the name of this butterfly, any help is welcome.
Exif info' for all the shots:
Nikon D5200 + Tamron 70-300mm VC @ f/5.6, 1/1600sec, ISO-200, 300mm.
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There was an outdoor portrait activity , we invited the lovely girl Candy to go to Taipei double creek park to take picture , Candy got pretty face , eyes ,sweet smile, nice figure with great breast , small waist , round hip , white skin , when she wore a sexy fashion cloth with hot pants, long white boot to show her personal sexy style of pose , she is so charming and attractive ,thank Candy,she did her best model job
There was an outdoor portrait activity , we invited the lovely and kindly張倫甄 to go to the NTU campus to take picture , Pretty 張倫甄 got beautiful face , eyes and good figure with nice top ,when she wore a low top of tigh short skirt , looked so charming and attractive ,and she showed elegant pose to every photographers, no wonder she was popular and welcomed by many photographers in Taiwan , thank 張倫甄 she did her best model job
There was an outdoor portrait activity , we invited the lovely girl 許玲玲 to go to Taipei expo garden to take picture , 許玲玲 got pretty face , big eyes , nice figure with great breast , small waist , round hip and slim long legs, perfect body curve line, when she wore a sexy fashion cloth to show her personal sexy style of pose , she is so charming and attractive ,thank 許玲玲 ,she did her best model job
There was an outdoor portrait activity , we invited the lovely girl張雅筑 to go to Taipei export garden to take picture , 張雅筑got pretty face , eyes ,nice figure with great breast , small waist , round hip and long legs, perfect body curve line, when she wore a sexy fashion cloth to show her personal sexy style of pose , she is so charming and attractive ,thank 張雅筑 ,she did her best model job
There was an outdoor portrait activity , we invited the lovely showgirl 邵邵 to go to Taipei east street area to take picture , 邵邵 got pretty face , eyes , sweet smile ,nice figure with great breast , small waist ,white skin ,tall and slim long legs, when she wore a red fashion skirt to show her personal style of pose , she is so charming and gorgeous ,thank 邵邵 ,she did her best model job
There was an outdoor portrait activity , we invited the lovely showgirl 邵邵 to go to Taipei east street area to take picture , 邵邵 got pretty face , eyes , sweet smile ,nice figure with great breast , small waist ,white skin ,tall and slim long legs, when she wore a red fashion skirt to show her personal style of pose , she is so charming and gorgeous ,thank 邵邵 ,she did her best model job
Activity at Howard St. A Purple Line train comes down the ramp and will layup in Howard yard. A Red Line on the turning loop waiting to come into Howard station and a Yellow Skokie Swift comes across the North Plant and will come into the station.
The light that the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope collected to create this Picture of the Week reached the telescope after a journey of 250 million years. Its source was the spiral galaxy UGC 11397, which resides in the constellation Lyra (The Lyre). At first glance, UGC 11397 appears to be an average spiral galaxy: it sports two graceful spiral arms that are illuminated by stars and defined by dark, clumpy clouds of dust.
What sets UGC 11397 apart from a typical spiral lies at its centre, where a supermassive black hole containing 174 million times the mass of the Sun is growing. As a black hole ensnares gas, dust, and even entire stars from its vicinity, this doomed matter heats up and puts on a fantastic cosmic light show. Material trapped by the black hole emits light from gamma rays to radio waves and can brighten and fade without warning. But in some galaxies, including UGC 11397, thick clouds of dust hide much of this energetic activity from view in optical light. Despite this, UGC 11397's actively growing black hole was revealed through its bright X-ray emission — high-energy light that can pierce the surrounding dust. This led astronomers to classify it as a Type 2 Seyfert galaxy, a category used for active galaxies whose central regions are hidden from view in visible light by a doughnut-shaped cloud of dust and gas.
Using Hubble, researchers will study hundreds of galaxies that, like UGC 11397, harbour a supermassive black hole that is gaining mass. The Hubble observations will help researchers weigh nearby supermassive black holes, understand how black holes grew early in the Universe’s history, and even study how stars form in the extreme environment found at the very centre of a galaxy.
[Image Description: A spiral galaxy, seen at an angle that gives it an oval shape. It has two spiral arms that curl out from the centre. They start narrow but broaden out as they wrap around the galaxy before merging into a faint halo. The galaxy’s disc is golden in the centre with a bright core, and pale blue outside that. A swirl of dark dust strands and speckled blue star-forming regions follow the arms through the disc.]
Credits: ESA/Hubble & NASA, M. J. Koss, A. J. Barth; CC BY 4.0
blizzard yesterday, icy snow today — so certain someones are using the time indoors to start learning to wear their new harnesses…!
It's not often that WAPO is late, although it has been the past few Saturday's which has been nice for me. Seeing a couple of other folks out chasing was nice too, almost like times a few years ago where this train was largely a morning guarantee.
Here a group of us await in the field around Danville Jct, while a maintenance truck rolls up. Lucky for us, he didn't block the shot either, which about 60 seconds before he was (he got a sudden urge to backup, someone give that man a raise!).
WAPO MEC 3405 meetings DJ-1 MEC 3403.