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Equipment

 

The equipment of the USCG consists of thousands of vehicles (boats, ships, helicopters, fixed-winged aircraft, automobiles), communication systems (radio equipment, radio networks, radar, data networks), weapons, infrastructure such as United States Coast Guard Air Stations and local Small Boat Stations, each in a large variety.

 

Main article: Equipment of the United States Coast Guard

 

[edit] Symbols

 

[edit] Core values

 

The Coast Guard, like the other armed services of the United States, has a set of core values which serve as basic ethical guidelines to Coast Guard members. As listed in the recruit pamphlet, The Helmsman,[9] they are:

 

* Honor: Absolute integrity is our standard. A Coast Guardsman demonstrates honor in all things: never lying, cheating, or stealing. We do the right thing because it is the right thing to do—all the time.

* Respect: We value the dignity and worth of people: whether a stranded boater, an immigrant, or a fellow Coast Guard member; we honor, protect, and assist.

* Devotion to Duty: A Coast Guard member is dedicated to five maritime security roles: Maritime Safety, Maritime Law Enforcement, Marine Environmental Protection, Maritime Mobility and National Defense. We are loyal and accountable to the public trust. We welcome responsibility.[10]

 

[edit] Coast Guard Ensign

Coast Guard Ensign

Coast Guard Ensign

 

The Coast Guard Ensign (flag) was first flown by the Revenue Cutter Service in 1799 to distinguish revenue cutters from merchant ships. The order stated the Ensign would be "16 perpendicular stripes, alternate red and white, the union of the ensign to be the arms of the United States in a dark blue on a white field." (There were 16 states in the United States at the time).

 

The purpose of the flag is to allow ship captains to easily recognize those vessels having legal authority to stop and board them. This flag is flown only as a symbol of law enforcement authority and is never carried as a parade standard. See [2]

 

[edit] Coast Guard Standard

Parade Standard of the U.S. Coast Guard

Parade Standard of the U.S. Coast Guard

 

The Coast Guard Standard is used in parades and carries the battle honors of the U.S. Coast Guard. It was derived from the jack of the Coast Guard ensign which used to fly from the stern of revenue cutters. The emblem is a blue eagle from the coat of arms of the United States on a white field. Above the eagle are the words "UNITED STATES COAST GUARD;" below the eagle is the motto, "SEMPER PARATUS" and the inscription "1790."

 

[edit] Racing Stripe

Racing Stripe

Racing Stripe

 

The Racing Stripe was designed in 1964 by the industrial design office of Raymond Loewy Associates to give the Coast Guard a distinctive, modern image and was first used in 1967. The symbol is a narrow blue bar, a narrow white stripe between, and a broad red[11] bar with the Coast Guard shield centered. The stripes are canted at a 64 degree angle, coincidentally the year the Racing Stripe was designed. The Stripe has been adopted for the use of other coast guards, such as the Canadian Coast Guard, the Italian Guardia Costiera, the Indian Coast Guard, and the Australian Customs Service. Auxiliary vessels maintained by the Coast Guard also carry the Stripe in inverted colors.

 

[edit] Semper Paratus

 

The official march of the Coast Guard is "Semper Paratus" (Latin for "Always Ready"). An audio clip can be found at

 

Missions

 

The Coast Guard carries out five basic roles, which are further subdivided into eleven statutory missions. The five roles are:

 

* Maritime safety (including search and rescue)

* Maritime mobility

* maritime security

* National defense

* Protection of natural resources

  

The eleven statutory missions, found in section 888 of the Homeland Security Act are:

 

* Ports, Waterways and Coastal Security (PWCS)

* Counter Drug Law Enforcement

* Migrant Interdiction

* Other Law Enforcement (foreign fisheries)

* Living Marine Resources (domestic fisheries)

* Marine (maritime) Safety

* Marine (maritime) Environmental Protection

* Ice Operations

* Aids to Navigation (ATON)

* Defense Readiness

* Marine (maritime) Environmental Response

 

The OMEGA navigation system and the LORAN-C transmitters outside the USA were also run by the United States Coast Guard. The U.S. Coast Guard Omega Stations at Lamoure, North Dakota and Kāne'ohe, Hawai'i (Oahu) were both formally decommissioned and shut down on September 30, 1997.

 

[edit] Uniforms

 

In 1972, the current Coast Guard dress blue uniform was introduced for wear by both officers and enlisted personnel (Prior to 1972, they wore U.S. Navy-style uniforms with Coast Guard insignia). Relatively similar in appearance to the old-style U.S. Air Force uniforms, the uniform consists of a blue four-pocket single breasted jacket and trousers in a slightly darker shade. A light-blue button-up shirt with a pointed collar, two front button-flap pockets, "enhanced" shoulder boards for officers, and pin-on collar insignia for Chief Petty Officers and enlisted personnel is worn when in shirt-sleeve order (known as "Tropical Blue Long"). It is similar to the World War II-era uniforms worn by Coast Guard Surfmen. Officer rank insignia parallels that of the U.S. Navy but with the gold Navy "line" star being replaced with the gold Coast Guard Shield and with the Navy blue background color replaced by Coast Guard blue. Enlisted rank insignia is also similar to the Navy with the Coast Guard shield replacing the eagle on collar and cap devices. Group Rate marks (stripes) for junior enlisted members (E-3 and below) also follow U. S. Navy convention with white for seaman, red for fireman, and green for airman. In a departure from the U. S. Navy conventions, all petty Officers E-6 and below wear red chevrons and all Chief Petty Officers wear gold. Unlike the US Navy, officers and CPO's do not wear khaki; all personnel wear the same color uniform. See USCG Uniform Regulations [4] for current regulations.

 

Coast Guard officers also have a white dress uniform, typically used for formal parade and change-of-command ceremonies. Chief Petty Officers, Petty Officers, and enlisted rates wear the standard Service Dress Blue uniform for all such ceremonies, except with a white shirt (replacing the standard light-blue). A white belt may be worn for honor guards. A mess dress uniform is worn by members for formal (black tie) evening ceremonies.

 

The current working uniform of a majority of Coast Guard members is the Operational Dress Uniform (ODU). The ODU is similar to the Battle Dress Uniform of other armed services, both in function and style. However, the ODU is in a solid dark blue with no camouflage patterns and does not have lower pockets on the blouse. The ODU is worn with steel-toed boots in most circumstances, but low-cut black or brown boat shoes may be prescribed for certain situations. The former dark blue working uniform has been withdrawn from use by the Coast Guard but may be worn by Auxiliarists until no longer serviceable. There is a second phase of Operational Dress Uniforms currently in the trial phases. This prototype resembles the current Battle Dress blouse, which is worn on the outside, rather than tucked in.

 

Coast Guard members serving in expeditionary combat units such as Port Security Units, Law Enforcement Detachments, and others, wear working operational uniforms that resemble Battle Dress uniforms, complete with "woodland" or "desert" camouflage colors. These units typically serve under, or with, the other armed services in combat theaters, necessitating similar uniforms.

 

Enlisted Coast Guardsmen wear the combination covers for full dress, a garrison cover for Class "B," wear, and a baseball-style cover either embroidered with "U.S. Coast Guard" in gold block lettering or the name of their ship, unit or station in gold, for the ODU uniform. Male and female company commanders (the Coast Guard equivalent of Marine Corps drill instructors) at Training Center Cape May wear the traditional "Smokey the Bear" campaign hat.

 

A recent issue of the Reservist magazine was devoted to a detailed and easy to understand graphical description of all the authorized uniforms.

 

[edit] Issues

 

The Coast Guard faces several issues in the near future.

 

Lack of coverage affects many areas with high maritime traffic. For example, local officials in Scituate, Massachusetts, have complained that there is no permanent Coast Guard station, and the presence of the Coast Guard in winter is vital. One reason for this lack of coverage is the relatively high cost of building storm-proof buildings on coastal property; the Cape Hatteras station was abandoned in 2005 after winter storms wiped out the 12-foot (3.7 m) sand dune serving as its protection from the ocean.

 

Lack of strength to meet its assigned missions is being met by a legislated increase in authorized strength from 39,000 to 45,000. In addition, the volunteer Auxiliary is being called to take up more non-combatant missions. However, volunteer coverage does have limits.

 

Aging vessels are another problem, with the Coast Guard still operating some of the oldest naval vessels in the world. In 2005, the Coast Guard terminated contracts to upgrade the 110-foot (33.5 m) Island Class Cutters to 123-foot (37.5 m) cutters because of warping and distortion of the hulls. In late 2006, Admiral Thad Allen, Commandant of the Coast Guard, decommissioned all eight 123-foot (37 m) cutters due to dangerous conditions created by the lengthening of the hull- to include compromised watertight integrity. The Coast Guard has, as a result of the failed 110 ft (34 m) conversion, revised production schedules for the Fast Response Cutter (FRC). Of the navies and coast guards of the world's 40 largest navies, the U.S. Coast Guard's is the 38th oldest.[12]

 

Live fire exercises by Coast Guard boat and cutter crews in the U.S. waters of the Great Lakes attracted attention in the U.S. and Canada. The Coast Guard had proposed the establishment of 34 locations around the Great Lakes where live fire training using vessel-mounted machine guns were to be conducted periodically throughout the year. The Coast Guard said that these exercises are a critical part of proper crew training in support of the service's multiple missions on the Great Lakes, including law enforcement and anti-terrorism. Those that raised concerns about the firing exercises commented about safety concerns and that the impact on commercial shipping, tourism, recreational boating and the environment may be greater than what the Coast Guard had stated. The Coast Guard took public comment and conducted a series of nine public meetings on this issue. After receiving more than 1,000 comments, mostly opposing the Coast Guard's plan, the Coast Guard announced that they were withdrawing their proposal for target practice on the Great Lakes, although a revised proposal may be made in the future.

Tomorrow (Spt.9.2006) is Chairman Mao Zedong passed away the 30th anniversary commemorates.

 

I took this picture at Houhai on Beijing Flickr 1st Meetup.

 

Singing a Song For Chairman Mao:

 

The Sun is the Most Red, Chairman Mao is the Most Dear

 

The sun is the most red, Chairman Mao is the most dear

Your brilliant ideology forever enlightens our hearts

The spring breeze is the most warm, Chairman Mao is the most dear

Your brilliant ideology forever leads our passage

Your achievements rise higher than the sky

Your thoughts are profounder than the sea

The sun in our hearts never sets

You will be with us forever in our hearts.

A young helmsman on a boat in the Mopti harbor, Mali. 2006 is the construction year of the boat.

Catherine Barr, who died in 2008, left the money to fund a new lifeboat named in the memory of her late husband, Dr John Buchanan Barr MBE.

Dr Barr worked as a GP in Glasgow before World War II, during which he served with distinction with the Royal Army Medical Corps in North Africa, Sicily and Italy. After demobilising, he returned to general practice in Glasgow.

However, he and his wife often spent their holidays in Portpatrick and the lifeboat bequest was because of their fondness for the village.

The new boat is stationed in the Dumfries and Galloway village.

  

Tamar class lifeboats are all-weather lifeboats operated by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) around the coasts of Great Britain and Ireland. The Tamar class is the replacement for the Tyne-class slipway launched All Weather Lifeboat (ALB).

 

The class name comes from the River Tamar in south west England which flows into the English Channel where they are manufactured by Babcock International Group.

 

Since 1982 the RNLI had deployed 17 knots (31 km/h) Tyne Class lifeboats at stations which launched their boats down slipways or needed to operate in shallow waters. The organisation desired to increase the speed and range of their operations so introduced 25 knots (46 km/h) Severn and Trent boats from 1994 where they could be moored afloat. They then needed to produce a boat with similar capabilities but with protected propellers and other modifications that would allow it to be launched on a slipway.

 

The prototype Tamar was built in 2000 and was used for trials until 2006. It was sold in December 2008 to Kent Police, becoming Princess Alexandra III, the force's permanent maritime vessel operating out of Sheerness. The first production boat, Haydn Miller entered service at Tenby in March 2006. A few of the early boats suffered problems such as fuel leaking under the floor of the engine control room around hydraulic lines. These boats were recalled and the problems rectified. There are very few reported problems associated with the vessel now as the design and manufacturing process is largely perfected.

 

The Tamar has a new design of crew workstation with seats that can move up and down 20 centimetres (7.9 in) as the boat passes through rough seas at high speed, and a networked computerised Systems and Information Management System (SIMS) which allows the crew to monitor and control the boat entirely from within the wheelhouse. The coxswain and helmsman have seat-mounted throttles, trackerball and joystick controls of the rudder. Alternatively the boat may be monitored and control by two controls on the bridge: Dual throttle controls and joystick on the left; dual throttle, wheel and control-screen on the right. All aspects of the vessel may also be controlled from this position.

 

The lifeboat is completely water-tight allowing it to self-right with up to 60 people on board. The boat has the potential to carry a maximum of 120 passengers on board, but without self righting capability. The Survivors Space has room for 10 sitting and 8 standing. The Survivors Space is accessed either through the Wheelhouse or the fore deck Emergency Escape Hatch.

 

Each Tamar carries a Y Class inflatable boat which can be deployed and recovered while at sea

 

A major maritime exercise, Exercise Diamond, which involved HM Coastguard, vessels, RNLI lifeboats, helicopters, search and rescue coordinators, Belfast Harbour, emergency services and local authorities was held on Sunday 23 September from 9.30 am. Exercise Diamond, a live large-scale incident exercise, was held within Belfast Lough, Northern Ireland and involved 365 people.

 

Exercise Diamond was designed to test the major incident plans for all of the organisations that would be involved should a major maritime incident happen in Northern Ireland.

 

Exercise Diamond was the largest live maritime exercise ever held in Northern Ireland.

 

An exercise held within the Titanic centenary, Olympic, & Diamond year involving Emergency Services, Agencies and Companies dedicated to saving lives and providing the best possible service.

 

The following organisations participated in the exercise:

 

HM Coastguard / Maritime and Coastguard Agency; Royal National Lifeboat Institution; Police Service of Northern Ireland; Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service; Northern Ireland Ambulance Service; Ministry of Defence (including Royal Airforce); Stena Line; RFD Survitec; Irish Coastguard; Northdown and Ards Borough Council; Belfast Harbour.

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 4, 2021) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley mans the helm aboard USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) alongside master helmsman Operations Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy Richey during a visit to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer. During the visit, Milley toured Michael Murphy and visited with Sailors. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Ana P. Mier)

This is only the second grave I have viewed in Aberdeen with links to the SS Titanic, the other being Robert Hitchins helmsman who is buried at Trinity Cemetery in Aberdeen, I have posted a few photos of his grave in my Trinity Cemetery album here on Flickr.

 

James Fraser : Titanic Victim

When he signed on to the Titanic¸ on 6 April 1912, James gave his address as 54 Tennyson Road, (Southampton) and his previous ship as the Adriatic.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 23, 2018) Ensign Julianne Dahlman, from Charleston, S.C., directs navigational orders to the master helmsman on the bridge wing of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) during a replenishment-at-sea with the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9). Chancellorsville is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah Myers)

The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct (Welsh pronunciation: [ˌpɔntkəˈsəɬtɛ], full name in Welsh: Traphont Ddŵr Pontcysyllte) is a navigable aqueduct that carries the Llangollen Canal over the valley of the River Dee, between the villages of Trevor and Froncysyllte, in Wrexham in north east Wales. Completed in 1805, it is the longest and highest aqueduct in Britain, a Grade I Listed Building[1] and a World Heritage Site. The name is in the Welsh Language and means junction or link bridge. For most of its existence it was known as 'Pont y Cysyllte' - 'Bridge of the Junction'.

The aqueduct, built by Thomas Telford and William Jessop, is 1,007 ft (307 m) long, 11 ft (3.4 m) wide and 5.25 ft (1.60 m) deep. It consists of a cast iron trough supported 126 ft (38 m) above the river on iron arched ribs carried on nineteen hollow masonry piers (pillars). Each span is 53 ft (16 m) wide.. It was opened on 26 November 1805, having taken around ten years to design and build at a total cost of £47,000 (£2,930,000 as of 2010),[2].

The trough sides rise only about 6 inches (15 cm) above the water level, less that the freeboard of an empty narrow boat, so the helmsman of the boat has no visual protection from the impression of being at the edge of an abyss. (Wikipedia)

75219 TIE Bomber - £59.99, $69.99, €69.99 - TIE Fighter Pilot, Imperial Navy Helmsman, Admiral Ozzel, Captain Needa

Contains 7XX pieces (estimated)

Includes:

TIE Bomber model (play approved by an 8-year old)

4 minifigures

Detailed stand

 

This a collaboration between M.Jibril and yUSAF for the ''What's Missing?' building contest hosted by Brickset.

 

Laurent Giles Dorus Mohr ketch, another superb powerful yacht from this famous yacht designer. The first of 4 to be built, the original construction of this yacht was no expense spared, all teak hull, decks and superstructure. 4 cylinder Gardner engine. 4 berths in 2 luxurious double cabins, plus settee berth in the saloon. Good 2010 survey report. This is a very comprehensively equipped yacht in extremely smart condition and ready to go. A better example you will not find.

 

£ 98,000

Specs

Builder: Port Hamble Ltd

Designer: J. Laurent Giles

Flag of Registry: United Kingdom

Keel: Full

Hull Shape: Displacement

 

Dimensions

Beam: 12 ft 2 in

LWL: 38 ft 0 in

Length on Deck: 49 ft 3 in

Minimum Draft: 6 ft 0 in

Maximum Draft: 6 ft 0 in

 

Engines

Total Power: 56 HP

 

Engine 1:

Engine Brand: Gardner

Engine Model: 4LW

Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel

Propeller: 3 blade propeller

Drive Type: Direct Drive

Engine Power: 56 HP

  

Tanks

Fresh Water Tanks: (280)

Fuel Tanks: (134)

 

Accommodations

Number of single berths: 1

Number of twin berths: 2

Number of cabins: 3

Number of heads: 2

Number of bathrooms: 2

 

Electronics

Autopilot - Autohelm 7000

Compass

Radar

VHF - Navico. XM DSC.

Radar Detector

Depthsounder - Autohelm

Plotter - Garmin

Wind speed and direction

Log-speedometer

 

Sails

Battened mainsail

Genoa

 

Rigging

Steering wheel

 

Inside Equipment

Oven

Refrigerator

Marine head

Electric bilge pump

Manual bilge pump

Battery charger - Numar

Hot water - Valiant gas heaters

Heating - Eberspacher warm air and Shipmate solid fuel.

 

Electrical Equipment

Shore power inlet

 

Outside Equipment/Extras

Liferaft - 6 man

Tender - Plastimo 240 + Tohatsu outboard

Total Liferaft Capacity: 6

Electric windlass

 

Covers

Mainsail cover

Lazyjacks

  

Full specification

A classic Jack Laurent Giles design, the first of 4 that were been built to this design.

 

Built by Port Hamble Ltd, in 1961. This is a top quality and very expensive original construction in all teak hull, deck and superstructure.

 

She has had a recent refit, autumn 2010 and is looking very smart indeed.

 

The hull is planked in teak, all copper and bronze fastened to heavy oak frames with twin steamed intermediates

 

Oak floors on the heavy frames, galvanised straps on the steamed timbers.

 

Lead keel, bronze keel bolts.

 

Extra thick sheer strake in classic Laurent Giles style with gold cove line.

Exceptionally fair hull.

Solid yacht-laid teak deck, caulked and payed with varnished king plank and cover-boards and deep varnished teak toe rail.

 

Stainless steel stanchions, pulpit and push-pit.

 

Delta plough anchor self-stows in a stemhead fitting.

 

Danforth bower anchor self stows in a hawse in the stbd bow with stainless steel protection plate.

 

Superstructure in 4 parts:

a shallow coach-roof over the fore cabin, galley and fwd heads:

 

the next step up over the sunken deck saloon

 

step up to the wheel shelter over the midships cock-pit

 

after coach-roof over the aft cabin.

 

The coamings are in varnished teak with chromed port holes and window frames.

 

Varnished grab rails on the coach-roof decks

 

Fine chromed vents on Dorade boxes.

 

Modern Lewmar style flush deck hatch on the fore deck.

 

Perspex roof in the wheel shelter allows the helmsman to see the sails above.

 

Bermudian ketch rig on varnished spruce masts and spars.

 

The main mast is stepped on the forward coach-roof with a steel tube compression post

 

below. Single spreaders with jumper struts above.

 

Stainless steel rigging with swaged terminals and bronze rigging screws to internal

 

stainless steel chain plates.

 

Twin lowers and cap shrouds, twin fore stays to the stemhead, twin standing back-stays.

 

Twin topping lifts to the main boom which stows in a crutch on the wheel-house roof.

 

Main boom 3-point attachment sheet on the after coach-roof.

 

The mizzen mast is stepped through the aft deck.

 

Cap shrouds round twin forward swept spreaders, twin well-spaced lowers, twin standing back-stays to the push-pit.

Mizzen boom sheets to the push-pit.

3 x Barlow 26 top action sheet winches on the after coach-roof under the wheel shelter.

 

Pair of captive wire and brake halyard winches on the main mast take the headsail and main sail halyards.

Single top-action Lewmar winch on the main mast.

Mizzen mast halyard winch.

 

Sails

Mainsail with lazy jacks and sail cover

Mizzen with lazy jacks and sail cover

Genoa.

 

Gardner 4LW 56hp 4-cyl diesel engine with Gardner gear-box to centre-line 3-blade prop.

 

Fresh water cooled with remote header tank.

 

Remote heat exchanger.

 

Borg Warner Velvet Drive gear box allows very smooth gear change.

 

Separate gear and throttle controls.

 

Tanks:

Fuel 603 litres

Water 1278 litres.

Batteries

Engine start 2 x 12v

Service 4 x 12v

Numar battery charger

 

Accommodation:

4 berths + saloon settee.

V-berths in for cabin.

Centre bulkhead door to passageway with stbd heads and port galley.

The heads compartment has a Blake sea toilet with varnished teak seat, porcelain hand

Basin and shower. Teak grating shower tray. Paloma gas bulkhead mounted water heater.

Galley with Plastimo Neptune 2500 2 burner grill and oven gas cooker, new 2010, sink,fridge and Valiant gas water heater on the bulkhead.

Steps up to the saloon with U-shaped dinette to port upholstered in blue fabric around the double drop leaf teak table.

Chart desk/side-board down to stbd side with drawers and cupboards under and stowage under the side deck.

 

Shipmate stainless steel sold fuel cabin heater on the fwd bulkhead with flue to deck,

tiles on the bulkhead behind.

Beautiful varnished teak joinery, glinting brass of lamps, clock and barometer.

 

Centre-line step up to the cock-pit with port helm and helmsman’s seat. Seat lockers each side.

 

From the saloon, steps down in the after stbd corner to a passageway through to the aft cabin.

Lockers to stbd under the side deck. Engine room to port.

Aft cabin with port and stbd berths, dressing table between.

Hanging locker in the fwd stbd corner by the door, heads compartment in the forward port corner with Blake sea toilet, porcelain hand basin, shower with hot water from

Valiant gas waster heater on the bulkhead.

All original varnished mahogany joinery with drawers under the generous berths.

 

Compass,

Radar

XM DSC VHF

Navico VHF

Garmin 65 GPS

Garmin Map 185 chart plotter

Autohelm 7000 auto-pilot

Autohelm speed indicator

Autohelm depth sounder

Autohelm wind indicator

Autohelm electronic compass

Clock and barometer

Rudder indicator

Eberspacher warm air cabin heater.

Kent Clearview screen

Boarding ladder

Vetus 24v windlass

Ample chain

Danforrth bower anchor

Delta kedge anchor

Plastimo 240 RIB with Tohatsu o/b engine

S/s davits over the stern

6-man life raft

2 x life buoys with lights

Radar reflector

Manual and 12v bilge pumps

Plastimo MOB rescue sling.

Warps and fenders

 

An exceptionally fine and practical classic yacht.

Inspected spring 2011.

2010 survey report.

Laurent Giles Dorus Mohr ketch, another superb powerful yacht from this famous yacht designer. The first of 4 to be built, the original construction of this yacht was no expense spared, all teak hull, decks and superstructure. 4 cylinder Gardner engine. 4 berths in 2 luxurious double cabins, plus settee berth in the saloon. Good 2010 survey report. This is a very comprehensively equipped yacht in extremely smart condition and ready to go. A better example you will not find.

 

£ 98,000

Specs

Builder: Port Hamble Ltd

Designer: J. Laurent Giles

Flag of Registry: United Kingdom

Keel: Full

Hull Shape: Displacement

 

Dimensions

Beam: 12 ft 2 in

LWL: 38 ft 0 in

Length on Deck: 49 ft 3 in

Minimum Draft: 6 ft 0 in

Maximum Draft: 6 ft 0 in

 

Engines

Total Power: 56 HP

 

Engine 1:

Engine Brand: Gardner

Engine Model: 4LW

Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel

Propeller: 3 blade propeller

Drive Type: Direct Drive

Engine Power: 56 HP

  

Tanks

Fresh Water Tanks: (280)

Fuel Tanks: (134)

 

Accommodations

Number of single berths: 1

Number of twin berths: 2

Number of cabins: 3

Number of heads: 2

Number of bathrooms: 2

 

Electronics

Autopilot - Autohelm 7000

Compass

Radar

VHF - Navico. XM DSC.

Radar Detector

Depthsounder - Autohelm

Plotter - Garmin

Wind speed and direction

Log-speedometer

 

Sails

Battened mainsail

Genoa

 

Rigging

Steering wheel

 

Inside Equipment

Oven

Refrigerator

Marine head

Electric bilge pump

Manual bilge pump

Battery charger - Numar

Hot water - Valiant gas heaters

Heating - Eberspacher warm air and Shipmate solid fuel.

 

Electrical Equipment

Shore power inlet

 

Outside Equipment/Extras

Liferaft - 6 man

Tender - Plastimo 240 + Tohatsu outboard

Total Liferaft Capacity: 6

Electric windlass

 

Covers

Mainsail cover

Lazyjacks

  

Full specification

A classic Jack Laurent Giles design, the first of 4 that were been built to this design.

 

Built by Port Hamble Ltd, in 1961. This is a top quality and very expensive original construction in all teak hull, deck and superstructure.

 

She has had a recent refit, autumn 2010 and is looking very smart indeed.

 

The hull is planked in teak, all copper and bronze fastened to heavy oak frames with twin steamed intermediates

 

Oak floors on the heavy frames, galvanised straps on the steamed timbers.

 

Lead keel, bronze keel bolts.

 

Extra thick sheer strake in classic Laurent Giles style with gold cove line.

Exceptionally fair hull.

Solid yacht-laid teak deck, caulked and payed with varnished king plank and cover-boards and deep varnished teak toe rail.

 

Stainless steel stanchions, pulpit and push-pit.

 

Delta plough anchor self-stows in a stemhead fitting.

 

Danforth bower anchor self stows in a hawse in the stbd bow with stainless steel protection plate.

 

Superstructure in 4 parts:

a shallow coach-roof over the fore cabin, galley and fwd heads:

 

the next step up over the sunken deck saloon

 

step up to the wheel shelter over the midships cock-pit

 

after coach-roof over the aft cabin.

 

The coamings are in varnished teak with chromed port holes and window frames.

 

Varnished grab rails on the coach-roof decks

 

Fine chromed vents on Dorade boxes.

 

Modern Lewmar style flush deck hatch on the fore deck.

 

Perspex roof in the wheel shelter allows the helmsman to see the sails above.

 

Bermudian ketch rig on varnished spruce masts and spars.

 

The main mast is stepped on the forward coach-roof with a steel tube compression post

 

below. Single spreaders with jumper struts above.

 

Stainless steel rigging with swaged terminals and bronze rigging screws to internal

 

stainless steel chain plates.

 

Twin lowers and cap shrouds, twin fore stays to the stemhead, twin standing back-stays.

 

Twin topping lifts to the main boom which stows in a crutch on the wheel-house roof.

 

Main boom 3-point attachment sheet on the after coach-roof.

 

The mizzen mast is stepped through the aft deck.

 

Cap shrouds round twin forward swept spreaders, twin well-spaced lowers, twin standing back-stays to the push-pit.

Mizzen boom sheets to the push-pit.

3 x Barlow 26 top action sheet winches on the after coach-roof under the wheel shelter.

 

Pair of captive wire and brake halyard winches on the main mast take the headsail and main sail halyards.

Single top-action Lewmar winch on the main mast.

Mizzen mast halyard winch.

 

Sails

Mainsail with lazy jacks and sail cover

Mizzen with lazy jacks and sail cover

Genoa.

 

Gardner 4LW 56hp 4-cyl diesel engine with Gardner gear-box to centre-line 3-blade prop.

 

Fresh water cooled with remote header tank.

 

Remote heat exchanger.

 

Borg Warner Velvet Drive gear box allows very smooth gear change.

 

Separate gear and throttle controls.

 

Tanks:

Fuel 603 litres

Water 1278 litres.

Batteries

Engine start 2 x 12v

Service 4 x 12v

Numar battery charger

 

Accommodation:

4 berths + saloon settee.

V-berths in for cabin.

Centre bulkhead door to passageway with stbd heads and port galley.

The heads compartment has a Blake sea toilet with varnished teak seat, porcelain hand

Basin and shower. Teak grating shower tray. Paloma gas bulkhead mounted water heater.

Galley with Plastimo Neptune 2500 2 burner grill and oven gas cooker, new 2010, sink,fridge and Valiant gas water heater on the bulkhead.

Steps up to the saloon with U-shaped dinette to port upholstered in blue fabric around the double drop leaf teak table.

Chart desk/side-board down to stbd side with drawers and cupboards under and stowage under the side deck.

 

Shipmate stainless steel sold fuel cabin heater on the fwd bulkhead with flue to deck,

tiles on the bulkhead behind.

Beautiful varnished teak joinery, glinting brass of lamps, clock and barometer.

 

Centre-line step up to the cock-pit with port helm and helmsman’s seat. Seat lockers each side.

 

From the saloon, steps down in the after stbd corner to a passageway through to the aft cabin.

Lockers to stbd under the side deck. Engine room to port.

Aft cabin with port and stbd berths, dressing table between.

Hanging locker in the fwd stbd corner by the door, heads compartment in the forward port corner with Blake sea toilet, porcelain hand basin, shower with hot water from

Valiant gas waster heater on the bulkhead.

All original varnished mahogany joinery with drawers under the generous berths.

 

Compass,

Radar

XM DSC VHF

Navico VHF

Garmin 65 GPS

Garmin Map 185 chart plotter

Autohelm 7000 auto-pilot

Autohelm speed indicator

Autohelm depth sounder

Autohelm wind indicator

Autohelm electronic compass

Clock and barometer

Rudder indicator

Eberspacher warm air cabin heater.

Kent Clearview screen

Boarding ladder

Vetus 24v windlass

Ample chain

Danforrth bower anchor

Delta kedge anchor

Plastimo 240 RIB with Tohatsu o/b engine

S/s davits over the stern

6-man life raft

2 x life buoys with lights

Radar reflector

Manual and 12v bilge pumps

Plastimo MOB rescue sling.

Warps and fenders

 

An exceptionally fine and practical classic yacht.

Inspected spring 2011.

2010 survey report.

We joined the crowds on the riverbank for the Duan Wu (Opening of the Fifth [month]) Festival, with Zongzi and Dragon-boat racing.

Leonard Nimoy, best known for playing the character Spock in the Star Trek television shows and films, died at 83.

www.nytimes.com/2015/02/27/arts/television/leonard-nimoy-...

  

Leonard Nimoy, the sonorous, gaunt-faced actor who won a worshipful global following as Mr. Spock, the resolutely logical human-alien first officer of the Starship Enterprise in the television and movie juggernaut “Star Trek,” died on Friday morning at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles. He was 83.

 

His wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, confirmed his death, saying the cause was end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

 

Mr. Nimoy announced that he had the disease last year, attributing it to years of smoking, a habit he had given up three decades earlier. He had been hospitalized earlier in the week.

 

For Leonard Nimoy, Spock’s Hold Made Reaching Escape Velocity FutileFEB. 27, 2015

Leonard Nimoy at his 2010 one-person photography exhibition at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art in North Adams, Mass.

 

His artistic pursuits — poetry, photography and music in addition to acting — ranged far beyond the United Federation of Planets, but it was as Mr. Spock that Mr. Nimoy became a folk hero, bringing to life one of the most indelible characters of the last half century: a cerebral, unflappable, pointy-eared Vulcan with a signature salute and blessing: “Live long and prosper” (from the Vulcan “Dif-tor heh smusma”).

 

As part of the Yiddish Book Center Wexler Oral History Project, Leonard Nimoy explains the origin of the Vulcan hand signal used by Spock, his character in the “Star Trek” series.

Video by Yiddish Book Center on Publish Date February 27, 2015. Photo by Yiddish Book Center’s Wexler Oral History Project.

 

Mr. Nimoy, who was teaching Method acting at his own studio when he was cast in the original “Star Trek” television series in the mid-1960s, relished playing outsiders, and he developed what he later admitted was a mystical identification with Spock, the lone alien on the starship’s bridge.

 

Yet he also acknowledged ambivalence about being tethered to the character, expressing it most plainly in the titles of two autobiographies: “I Am Not Spock,” published in 1977, and “I Am Spock,” published in 1995.

 

In the first, he wrote, “In Spock, I finally found the best of both worlds: to be widely accepted in public approval and yet be able to continue to play the insulated alien through the Vulcan character.”

 

“Star Trek,” which had its premiere on NBC on Sept. 8, 1966, made Mr. Nimoy a star. Gene Roddenberry, the creator of the franchise, called him “the conscience of ‘Star Trek’ ” — an often earnest, sometimes campy show that employed the distant future (as well as some primitive special effects by today’s standards) to take on social issues of the 1960s.

 

His stardom would endure. Though the series was canceled after three seasons because of low ratings, a cultlike following — the conference-holding, costume-wearing Trekkies, or Trekkers (the designation Mr. Nimoy preferred) — coalesced soon after “Star Trek” went into syndication.

 

The fans’ devotion only deepened when “Star Trek” was spun off into an animated show, various new series and an uneven parade of movies starring much of the original television cast, including — besides Mr. Nimoy — William Shatner (as Capt. James T. Kirk), DeForest Kelley (Dr. McCoy), George Takei (the helmsman, Sulu), James Doohan (the chief engineer, Scott), Nichelle Nichols (the chief communications officer, Uhura) and Walter Koenig (the navigator, Chekov).

 

When the director J. J. Abrams revived the “Star Trek” film franchise in 2009, with an all-new cast — including Zachary Quinto as Spock — he included a cameo part for Mr. Nimoy, as an older version of the same character. Mr. Nimoy also appeared in the 2013 follow-up, “Star Trek Into Darkness.”

 

His zeal to entertain and enlighten reached beyond “Star Trek” and crossed genres. He had a starring role in the dramatic television series “Mission: Impossible” and frequently performed onstage, notably as Tevye in “Fiddler on the Roof.” His poetry was voluminous, and he published books of his photography.

 

He also directed movies, including two from the “Star Trek” franchise, and television shows. And he made records, singing pop songs as well as original songs about “Star Trek,” and gave spoken-word performances — to the delight of his fans and the bewilderment of critics.

 

Thank you, Leonard Nimoy, and to all the crew of Star Trek who helped me grow up in the 1970s, giving me a vision of lives organized around the thirst for knowledge.

  

But all that was subsidiary to Mr. Spock, the most complex member of the Enterprise crew, who was both one of the gang and a creature apart engaged at times in a lonely struggle with his warring racial halves.

 

In one of his most memorable “Star Trek” performances, Mr. Nimoy tried to follow in the tradition of two actors he admired, Charles Laughton and Boris Karloff, who each played a monstrous character — Quasimodo and the Frankenstein monster — who is transformed by love.

 

In Episode 24, which was first shown on March 2, 1967, Mr. Spock is indeed transformed. Under the influence of aphrodisiacal spores he discovers on the planet Omicron Ceti III, he lets free his human side and announces his love for Leila Kalomi (Jill Ireland), a woman he had once known on Earth. In this episode, Mr. Nimoy brought to Spock’s metamorphosis not only warmth, compassion and playfulness, but also a rarefied concept of alienation.

 

“I am what I am, Leila,” Mr. Spock declares after the spores’ effect has worn off and his emotions are again in check. “And if there are self-made purgatories, then we all have to live in them. Mine can be no worse than someone else’s.”

 

Born in Boston on March 26, 1931, Leonard Simon Nimoy was the second son of Max and Dora Nimoy, Ukrainian immigrants and Orthodox Jews. His father worked as a barber.

 

From the age of 8, Leonard acted in local productions, winning parts at a community college, where he performed through his high school years. In 1949, after taking a summer course at Boston College, he traveled to Hollywood, though it wasn’t until 1951 that he landed small parts in two movies, “Queen for a Day” and “Rhubarb.”

 

He continued to be cast in little-known movies, although he did presciently play an alien invader in a cult serial called “Zombies of the Stratosphere,” and in 1961 he had a minor role on an episode of “The Twilight Zone.” His first starring movie role came in 1952 with “Kid Monk Baroni,” in which he played a disfigured Italian street-gang leader who becomes a boxer.

 

Mr. Nimoy served in the Army for two years, rising to sergeant and spending 18 months at Fort McPherson in Georgia, where he presided over shows for the Army’s Special Services branch. He also directed and starred as Stanley in the Atlanta Theater Guild’s production of “A Streetcar Named Desire” before receiving his final discharge in November 1955.

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He then returned to California, where he worked as a soda jerk, movie usher and cabdriver while studying acting at the Pasadena Playhouse. He achieved wide visibility in the late 1950s and early 1960s on television shows like “Wagon Train,” “Rawhide” and “Perry Mason.” Then came “Star Trek.”

 

Mr. Nimoy returned to college in his 40s and earned a master’s degree in Spanish from Antioch University Austin, an affiliate of Antioch College in Ohio, in 1978. Antioch University later awarded Mr. Nimoy an honorary doctorate.

 

Mr. Nimoy directed two of the Star Trek movies, “Star Trek III: The Search for Spock” (1984) and “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home” (1986), which he helped write. In 1991, the same year that he resurrected Mr. Spock on two episodes of “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” Mr. Nimoy was also the executive producer and a writer of the movie “Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country.”

  

He then directed the hugely successful comedy “Three Men and a Baby” (1987), a far cry from his science-fiction work, and appeared in made-for-television movies. He received an Emmy nomination for the 1982 movie “A Woman Called Golda,” in which he portrayed the husband of Golda Meir, the prime minister of Israel, who was played by Ingrid Bergman. It was the fourth Emmy nomination of his career — the other three were for his “Star Trek” work — although he never won.

 

Mr. Nimoy’s marriage to the actress Sandi Zober ended in divorce. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Adam and Julie Nimoy; a stepson, Aaron Bay Schuck; and six grandchildren; one great-grandchild, and an older brother, Melvin.

 

Though his speaking voice was among his chief assets as an actor, the critical consensus was that his music was mortifying. Mr. Nimoy, however, was undaunted, and his fans seemed to enjoy the camp of his covers of songs like “If I Had a Hammer.” (His first album was called “Leonard Nimoy Presents Mr. Spock’s Music From Outer Space.”)

 

From 1977 to 1982, Mr. Nimoy hosted the syndicated series “In Search Of...,” which explored mysteries like the Loch Ness Monster and UFOs. He also narrated “Ancient Mysteries” on the History Channel from 1995 to 2003 and appeared in commercials, including two with Mr. Shatner for Priceline.com. He provided the voice for animated characters in “Transformers: The Movie,” in 1986, and “The Pagemaster,” in 1994.

 

In 2001 he voiced the king of Atlantis in the Disney animated movie “Atlantis: The Lost Empire,” and in 2005 he furnished voice-overs for the computer game Civilization IV. More recently, he had a recurring role on the science-fiction series “Fringe” and was heard, as the voice of Spock, in an episode of the hit sitcom “The Big Bang Theory.”

 

Mr. Nimoy was an active supporter of the arts as well. The Thalia, a venerable movie theater on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, now a multi-use hall that is part of Symphony Space, was renamed the Leonard Nimoy Thalia in 2002.

 

He also found his voice as a writer. Besides his autobiographies, he published “A Lifetime of Love: Poems on the Passages of Life” in 2002. Typical of Mr. Nimoy’s simple free verse are these lines: “In my heart/Is the seed of the tree/Which will be me.”

 

In later years, he rediscovered his Jewish heritage, and in 1991 he produced and starred in “Never Forget,” a television movie based on the story of a Holocaust survivor who sued a neo-Nazi organization of Holocaust deniers.

 

In 2002, having illustrated his books of poetry with his photographs, Mr. Nimoy published “Shekhina,” a book devoted to photography with a Jewish theme, that of the feminine aspect of God. His black-and-white photographs of nude and seminude women struck some Orthodox Jewish leaders as heretical, but Mr. Nimoy asserted that his work was consistent with the teaching of the kabbalah.

 

His religious upbringing also influenced the characterization of Spock. The character’s split-fingered salute, he often explained, had been his idea: He based it on the kohanic blessing, a manual approximation of the Hebrew letter shin, which is the first letter in Shaddai, one of the Hebrew names for God.

 

“To this day, I sense Vulcan speech patterns, Vulcan social attitudes and even Vulcan patterns of logic and emotional suppression in my behavior,” Mr. Nimoy wrote years after the original series ended.

 

But that wasn’t such a bad thing, he discovered. “Given the choice,” he wrote, “if I had to be someone else, I would be Spock.”

Correction: February 27, 2015

An earlier version of this obituary, using information from Antioch College, misstated the name of an institution that award Mr. Nimoy an honorary doctorate. It was Antioch University, not Antioch College.

  

Italian Navy helmsman on board the Italian Navy frigate ITS Espero on bridge during Operation Sea Guardian. NATO Operation Sea Guardian is a standing Maritime Security Operation to deter and counter terrorism and other threats to Allied maritime security across the Mediterranean Sea and to provide maritime situational awareness.

Designer unknown (佚名)

1969, April

Sailing the seas depends on the helmsman, waging revolution depends on Mao Zedong Thought

Dahai hangxing kao duoshou gan geming kao Mao Zedong sixiang (大海航行靠舵手干革命靠毛泽东思想)

Call nr.: PC-1969-l-004 (Private collection)

 

More? See: chineseposters.net

TEIGN C Damen Stan 1405

 

IMO: - N/A

MMSI: 235082804

Call Sign: MWBM9

AIS Vessel Type: Dredger

 

GENERAL

DAMEN YARD NUMBER: 503705

Avelingen-West 20

4202 MS Gorinchem

The Netherlands

Phone: +31 (0)183 63 99 11

info@damen.com

DELIVERY DATE August 2001

BASIC FUNCTIONS Towing, mooring, pushing and dredging operations

FLAG United Kingdom [GB]

OWNED Teignmouth Harbour Commission

 

CASSCATION: Bureau Veritas 1 HULL MACH Seagoing Launch

 

DIMENSIONS

LENGTH 14.40 m

BEAM 4.73 m

DEPTH AT SIDES 205 m

DRAUGHT AFT 171 m

DISPLACEMENT 48 ton

  

TANK CAPACITIES

Fuel oil 6.9 m³

 

PERFORMANCES (TRIALS)

BOLLARD PULL AHEAD 8.0 ton

SPEED 9.8 knots

 

PROPULSION SYSTEM

MAIN ENGINE 2x Caterpillar 3406C TA/A

TOTAL POWER 477 bmW (640i hp) at 1800 rpm

GEARBOX 2x Twin Disc MG 5091/3.82:1

PROPELLERS Bronze fixed pitch propeller

KORT NOZZELS Van de Giessen 2x 1000 mm with stainless steel innerings

ENGINE CONTROL Kobelt

STEERING GEAR 2x 25 mm single plate Powered hydraulic 2x 45, rudder indicator

 

AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

BILGE PUMP Sterling SIH 20, 32 m/hr

BATTERY SETS 2x 24V, 200 Ah + change over facility

COOLING SYSTEM Closed cooling system

ALARM SYSTEM Engines, gearboxes and bilge alarms

FRESH WATER PRESSURE SET Speck 24V

 

DECK LAY-OUT

ANCHORS 2x 48 kg Pool (HHP)

CHAIN 70 m, Ø 13mm, shortlink U2

ANCHOR WINCH Hand-operated

TOWING HOOK Mampaey, 15.3 ton SWL

COUPLING WINCH

PUSHBOW Cylindrical nubber fender Ø 380 mm

 

ACCOMMODATION

The wheelhouse ceiling and sides are insulated with mineral wool and

panelled. The wheelhouse floor is covered with rubber/synthetic floor

covering, make Bolidt, color blue The wheelhouse has one

helmsman seat, a bench and table with chair Below deck two berths, a

kitchen unit and a toilet space are arranged.

 

NAUTICAL AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

SEARCHLIGHT Den Haan 170 W 24 V

VHF RADIO Sailor RT 2048 25 W

NAVIGATION Navigation lights incl towing and pilot lights

 

Teignmouth Harbour Commission

The Harbour Commission is a Trust Port created by Statute.

The principal Order is the Teignmouth Harbour Order 1924

as amended by the Teignmouth Harbour Revision Order 2003

Catherine Barr, who died in 2008, left the money to fund a new lifeboat named in the memory of her late husband, Dr John Buchanan Barr MBE.

Dr Barr worked as a GP in Glasgow before World War II, during which he served with distinction with the Royal Army Medical Corps in North Africa, Sicily and Italy. After demobilising, he returned to general practice in Glasgow.

However, he and his wife often spent their holidays in Portpatrick and the lifeboat bequest was because of their fondness for the village.

The new boat is stationed in the Dumfries and Galloway village.

  

Tamar class lifeboats are all-weather lifeboats operated by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) around the coasts of Great Britain and Ireland. The Tamar class is the replacement for the Tyne-class slipway launched All Weather Lifeboat (ALB).

 

The class name comes from the River Tamar in south west England which flows into the English Channel where they are manufactured by Babcock International Group.

 

Since 1982 the RNLI had deployed 17 knots (31 km/h) Tyne Class lifeboats at stations which launched their boats down slipways or needed to operate in shallow waters. The organisation desired to increase the speed and range of their operations so introduced 25 knots (46 km/h) Severn and Trent boats from 1994 where they could be moored afloat. They then needed to produce a boat with similar capabilities but with protected propellers and other modifications that would allow it to be launched on a slipway.

 

The prototype Tamar was built in 2000 and was used for trials until 2006. It was sold in December 2008 to Kent Police, becoming Princess Alexandra III, the force's permanent maritime vessel operating out of Sheerness. The first production boat, Haydn Miller entered service at Tenby in March 2006. A few of the early boats suffered problems such as fuel leaking under the floor of the engine control room around hydraulic lines. These boats were recalled and the problems rectified. There are very few reported problems associated with the vessel now as the design and manufacturing process is largely perfected.

 

The Tamar has a new design of crew workstation with seats that can move up and down 20 centimetres (7.9 in) as the boat passes through rough seas at high speed, and a networked computerised Systems and Information Management System (SIMS) which allows the crew to monitor and control the boat entirely from within the wheelhouse. The coxswain and helmsman have seat-mounted throttles, trackerball and joystick controls of the rudder. Alternatively the boat may be monitored and control by two controls on the bridge: Dual throttle controls and joystick on the left; dual throttle, wheel and control-screen on the right. All aspects of the vessel may also be controlled from this position.

 

The lifeboat is completely water-tight allowing it to self-right with up to 60 people on board. The boat has the potential to carry a maximum of 120 passengers on board, but without self righting capability. The Survivors Space has room for 10 sitting and 8 standing. The Survivors Space is accessed either through the Wheelhouse or the fore deck Emergency Escape Hatch.

 

Each Tamar carries a Y Class inflatable boat which can be deployed and recovered while at sea

 

A major maritime exercise, Exercise Diamond, which involved HM Coastguard, vessels, RNLI lifeboats, helicopters, search and rescue coordinators, Belfast Harbour, emergency services and local authorities was held on Sunday 23 September from 9.30 am. Exercise Diamond, a live large-scale incident exercise, was held within Belfast Lough, Northern Ireland and involved 365 people.

 

Exercise Diamond was designed to test the major incident plans for all of the organisations that would be involved should a major maritime incident happen in Northern Ireland.

 

Exercise Diamond was the largest live maritime exercise ever held in Northern Ireland.

 

An exercise held within the Titanic centenary, Olympic, & Diamond year involving Emergency Services, Agencies and Companies dedicated to saving lives and providing the best possible service.

 

The following organisations participated in the exercise:

 

HM Coastguard / Maritime and Coastguard Agency; Royal National Lifeboat Institution; Police Service of Northern Ireland; Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service; Northern Ireland Ambulance Service; Ministry of Defence (including Royal Airforce); Stena Line; RFD Survitec; Irish Coastguard; Northdown and Ards Borough Council; Belfast Harbour.

Laurent Giles Dorus Mohr ketch, another superb powerful yacht from this famous yacht designer. The first of 4 to be built, the original construction of this yacht was no expense spared, all teak hull, decks and superstructure. 4 cylinder Gardner engine. 4 berths in 2 luxurious double cabins, plus settee berth in the saloon. Good 2010 survey report. This is a very comprehensively equipped yacht in extremely smart condition and ready to go. A better example you will not find.

 

£ 98,000

Specs

Builder: Port Hamble Ltd

Designer: J. Laurent Giles

Flag of Registry: United Kingdom

Keel: Full

Hull Shape: Displacement

 

Dimensions

Beam: 12 ft 2 in

LWL: 38 ft 0 in

Length on Deck: 49 ft 3 in

Minimum Draft: 6 ft 0 in

Maximum Draft: 6 ft 0 in

 

Engines

Total Power: 56 HP

 

Engine 1:

Engine Brand: Gardner

Engine Model: 4LW

Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel

Propeller: 3 blade propeller

Drive Type: Direct Drive

Engine Power: 56 HP

  

Tanks

Fresh Water Tanks: (280)

Fuel Tanks: (134)

 

Accommodations

Number of single berths: 1

Number of twin berths: 2

Number of cabins: 3

Number of heads: 2

Number of bathrooms: 2

 

Electronics

Autopilot - Autohelm 7000

Compass

Radar

VHF - Navico. XM DSC.

Radar Detector

Depthsounder - Autohelm

Plotter - Garmin

Wind speed and direction

Log-speedometer

 

Sails

Battened mainsail

Genoa

 

Rigging

Steering wheel

 

Inside Equipment

Oven

Refrigerator

Marine head

Electric bilge pump

Manual bilge pump

Battery charger - Numar

Hot water - Valiant gas heaters

Heating - Eberspacher warm air and Shipmate solid fuel.

 

Electrical Equipment

Shore power inlet

 

Outside Equipment/Extras

Liferaft - 6 man

Tender - Plastimo 240 + Tohatsu outboard

Total Liferaft Capacity: 6

Electric windlass

 

Covers

Mainsail cover

Lazyjacks

  

Full specification

A classic Jack Laurent Giles design, the first of 4 that were been built to this design.

 

Built by Port Hamble Ltd, in 1961. This is a top quality and very expensive original construction in all teak hull, deck and superstructure.

 

She has had a recent refit, autumn 2010 and is looking very smart indeed.

 

The hull is planked in teak, all copper and bronze fastened to heavy oak frames with twin steamed intermediates

 

Oak floors on the heavy frames, galvanised straps on the steamed timbers.

 

Lead keel, bronze keel bolts.

 

Extra thick sheer strake in classic Laurent Giles style with gold cove line.

Exceptionally fair hull.

Solid yacht-laid teak deck, caulked and payed with varnished king plank and cover-boards and deep varnished teak toe rail.

 

Stainless steel stanchions, pulpit and push-pit.

 

Delta plough anchor self-stows in a stemhead fitting.

 

Danforth bower anchor self stows in a hawse in the stbd bow with stainless steel protection plate.

 

Superstructure in 4 parts:

a shallow coach-roof over the fore cabin, galley and fwd heads:

 

the next step up over the sunken deck saloon

 

step up to the wheel shelter over the midships cock-pit

 

after coach-roof over the aft cabin.

 

The coamings are in varnished teak with chromed port holes and window frames.

 

Varnished grab rails on the coach-roof decks

 

Fine chromed vents on Dorade boxes.

 

Modern Lewmar style flush deck hatch on the fore deck.

 

Perspex roof in the wheel shelter allows the helmsman to see the sails above.

 

Bermudian ketch rig on varnished spruce masts and spars.

 

The main mast is stepped on the forward coach-roof with a steel tube compression post

 

below. Single spreaders with jumper struts above.

 

Stainless steel rigging with swaged terminals and bronze rigging screws to internal

 

stainless steel chain plates.

 

Twin lowers and cap shrouds, twin fore stays to the stemhead, twin standing back-stays.

 

Twin topping lifts to the main boom which stows in a crutch on the wheel-house roof.

 

Main boom 3-point attachment sheet on the after coach-roof.

 

The mizzen mast is stepped through the aft deck.

 

Cap shrouds round twin forward swept spreaders, twin well-spaced lowers, twin standing back-stays to the push-pit.

Mizzen boom sheets to the push-pit.

3 x Barlow 26 top action sheet winches on the after coach-roof under the wheel shelter.

 

Pair of captive wire and brake halyard winches on the main mast take the headsail and main sail halyards.

Single top-action Lewmar winch on the main mast.

Mizzen mast halyard winch.

 

Sails

Mainsail with lazy jacks and sail cover

Mizzen with lazy jacks and sail cover

Genoa.

 

Gardner 4LW 56hp 4-cyl diesel engine with Gardner gear-box to centre-line 3-blade prop.

 

Fresh water cooled with remote header tank.

 

Remote heat exchanger.

 

Borg Warner Velvet Drive gear box allows very smooth gear change.

 

Separate gear and throttle controls.

 

Tanks:

Fuel 603 litres

Water 1278 litres.

Batteries

Engine start 2 x 12v

Service 4 x 12v

Numar battery charger

 

Accommodation:

4 berths + saloon settee.

V-berths in for cabin.

Centre bulkhead door to passageway with stbd heads and port galley.

The heads compartment has a Blake sea toilet with varnished teak seat, porcelain hand

Basin and shower. Teak grating shower tray. Paloma gas bulkhead mounted water heater.

Galley with Plastimo Neptune 2500 2 burner grill and oven gas cooker, new 2010, sink,fridge and Valiant gas water heater on the bulkhead.

Steps up to the saloon with U-shaped dinette to port upholstered in blue fabric around the double drop leaf teak table.

Chart desk/side-board down to stbd side with drawers and cupboards under and stowage under the side deck.

 

Shipmate stainless steel sold fuel cabin heater on the fwd bulkhead with flue to deck,

tiles on the bulkhead behind.

Beautiful varnished teak joinery, glinting brass of lamps, clock and barometer.

 

Centre-line step up to the cock-pit with port helm and helmsman’s seat. Seat lockers each side.

 

From the saloon, steps down in the after stbd corner to a passageway through to the aft cabin.

Lockers to stbd under the side deck. Engine room to port.

Aft cabin with port and stbd berths, dressing table between.

Hanging locker in the fwd stbd corner by the door, heads compartment in the forward port corner with Blake sea toilet, porcelain hand basin, shower with hot water from

Valiant gas waster heater on the bulkhead.

All original varnished mahogany joinery with drawers under the generous berths.

 

Compass,

Radar

XM DSC VHF

Navico VHF

Garmin 65 GPS

Garmin Map 185 chart plotter

Autohelm 7000 auto-pilot

Autohelm speed indicator

Autohelm depth sounder

Autohelm wind indicator

Autohelm electronic compass

Clock and barometer

Rudder indicator

Eberspacher warm air cabin heater.

Kent Clearview screen

Boarding ladder

Vetus 24v windlass

Ample chain

Danforrth bower anchor

Delta kedge anchor

Plastimo 240 RIB with Tohatsu o/b engine

S/s davits over the stern

6-man life raft

2 x life buoys with lights

Radar reflector

Manual and 12v bilge pumps

Plastimo MOB rescue sling.

Warps and fenders

 

An exceptionally fine and practical classic yacht.

Inspected spring 2011.

2010 survey report.

The Ayeyarwaddy (Irrawaddy or Ayeyarwady) River, Myanmar’s largest and most important waterway, remains a major transport artery. Numerous wooden boats still ply their trade up and down Kipling's “Road to Mandalay” - although the paddle steamers of his day have mostly been replaced by noisy diesel and gas motors.

 

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Here are 4 of the 14"/45 cal guns mounted on the Battleship Texas, with a little history on this magnificent ship.

 

The dreadnought Texas, built at Newport News 1911-1914, is the sole surviving dreadnought battleship in the world. As such she provides an example of one of the world's most imposing weapons systems, and a monument to one of the greatest arms races in history: the naval arms race that preceded the First World War.

Texas was a New York class battleship. Originally configured as coal-burning two-stackers with wire basket masts, Texas and New York arguably could be called super-dreadnoughts: they mounted ten 14" guns apiece and, initially, (21) 5" guns (later reduced to six). Texas was to live her entire service life -- including action in the North Atlantic in two World Wars, in Operation Torch and Normandy, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa -- with her original piston-and-crankshaft engines and 21-kt speed.

Texas led a long and useful life. Almost as soon as she was commissioned, she was assigned to assist in actions against Pancho Villa, in pre-revolutionary Mexico. Soon after that was settled, in April 1917, the U.S. declared war on the side of the Allies in WWI. Texas and New York were among a detachment of America's 9 most recent coal-burning dreadnoughts sent to reinforce the British Grand Fleet.

Texas was still deployed in the Atlantic when the devastating attack at Pearl Harbor precipitated America's entry into WWII. For the men of the Texas, this was to be the start of a vigorously prosecuted two-ocean war. The ship entered Boston Navy Yard for a refit in late '43 and emerged with new radars and more AA guns than ever. Shortly after leaving the yard, she became the flagship of the bombardment fleet covering the D-Day invasion of Normandy. Her assignment: Soften up Omaha Beach for the waves of GIs about to land. For several days after D-Day, she supplied the heroic rangers at Pointe du Hoc. After the success of the D-Day operation, she was assigned to shell Cherbourg's defenses. During this duty she was hit twice by German Battery Hamburg, killing her helmsman -- her only wartime casualty.

Following all the bombardments in Europe, the ship's 14" gun barrel linings were determined to be badly worn, so she received a new set of Mark 12 14" guns. In company with the battleships Arkansas and Missouri, Texas traversed the Panama Canal to the Pacific. Their destination was Iwo Jima. Texas streamed off the rugged cliffs of Mt. Suribachi as she pounded Japanese positions with her heavy artillery. Later, she also took part in the invasion of Okinawa, downing an attacking kamikaze on April 16, 1945. Texas was being repaired in the Philippines when the Japanese surrender came.

In 1948 she was towed to East Texas, decommissioned by the U.S. Navy, and promptly re-commissioned as the flagship of the Texas Navy. She remains a permanent war memorial at San Jacinto State Park near Houston.

 

Texas' specifications, as built:

Dimensions: 573' x 95'3" x 28.5' Extreme draft: 29'3¼" Displacement: 27,000 tons std; 28,400 deep laden. Armament: (10) 14"/45 cal. Mk. 8 (5x2); (21) 5"/50 cal. in casemates and open mountings; (8) 3" 50 cal. AA (as built); (4) 21" torpedo tubes. Armor: Midvale type. 12"/10"/6" belt, turrets: 9"/4", face 14"; 12"/4" conning tower; 4"/1.5" deck, 12"/5" barbettes, 11"/9" bulkheads. Fuel capacity: 3,000 tons coal, 400 tons oil. Propulsion: 14 coal-fired Babcock & Wilcox boilers; two vertical inverted 4-cyl. triple expansion engines mfd. by Newport News (builder), developing 28,000 shp; twin screw. Speed: 21 kts. Endurance: 9,600 nm @ 10 kts; 3,700 nm @ 20 kts. Crew: 58 officers, 944 enlisted men. Cost: $5,830,000 ($137 million in 2010 currency), excluding armor and guns.

 

Among US-built battleships, Texas is notable for her sizable number of firsts: the first US battleship to mount anti-aircraft guns, the first US ship to control gunfire with directors and range-keepers (analog forerunners of today's computers), the first US battleship to launch an aircraft, one of the first to receive the CXAM-1 version of CXAM commercial radar in the US Navy, the first US battleship to become a permanent museum ship, and the first battleship declared to be a US National Historic Landmark.

Laurent Giles Dorus Mohr ketch, another superb powerful yacht from this famous yacht designer. The first of 4 to be built, the original construction of this yacht was no expense spared, all teak hull, decks and superstructure. 4 cylinder Gardner engine. 4 berths in 2 luxurious double cabins, plus settee berth in the saloon. Good 2010 survey report. This is a very comprehensively equipped yacht in extremely smart condition and ready to go. A better example you will not find.

 

£ 98,000

Specs

Builder: Port Hamble Ltd

Designer: J. Laurent Giles

Flag of Registry: United Kingdom

Keel: Full

Hull Shape: Displacement

 

Dimensions

Beam: 12 ft 2 in

LWL: 38 ft 0 in

Length on Deck: 49 ft 3 in

Minimum Draft: 6 ft 0 in

Maximum Draft: 6 ft 0 in

 

Engines

Total Power: 56 HP

 

Engine 1:

Engine Brand: Gardner

Engine Model: 4LW

Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel

Propeller: 3 blade propeller

Drive Type: Direct Drive

Engine Power: 56 HP

  

Tanks

Fresh Water Tanks: (280)

Fuel Tanks: (134)

 

Accommodations

Number of single berths: 1

Number of twin berths: 2

Number of cabins: 3

Number of heads: 2

Number of bathrooms: 2

 

Electronics

Autopilot - Autohelm 7000

Compass

Radar

VHF - Navico. XM DSC.

Radar Detector

Depthsounder - Autohelm

Plotter - Garmin

Wind speed and direction

Log-speedometer

 

Sails

Battened mainsail

Genoa

 

Rigging

Steering wheel

 

Inside Equipment

Oven

Refrigerator

Marine head

Electric bilge pump

Manual bilge pump

Battery charger - Numar

Hot water - Valiant gas heaters

Heating - Eberspacher warm air and Shipmate solid fuel.

 

Electrical Equipment

Shore power inlet

 

Outside Equipment/Extras

Liferaft - 6 man

Tender - Plastimo 240 + Tohatsu outboard

Total Liferaft Capacity: 6

Electric windlass

 

Covers

Mainsail cover

Lazyjacks

  

Full specification

A classic Jack Laurent Giles design, the first of 4 that were been built to this design.

 

Built by Port Hamble Ltd, in 1961. This is a top quality and very expensive original construction in all teak hull, deck and superstructure.

 

She has had a recent refit, autumn 2010 and is looking very smart indeed.

 

The hull is planked in teak, all copper and bronze fastened to heavy oak frames with twin steamed intermediates

 

Oak floors on the heavy frames, galvanised straps on the steamed timbers.

 

Lead keel, bronze keel bolts.

 

Extra thick sheer strake in classic Laurent Giles style with gold cove line.

Exceptionally fair hull.

Solid yacht-laid teak deck, caulked and payed with varnished king plank and cover-boards and deep varnished teak toe rail.

 

Stainless steel stanchions, pulpit and push-pit.

 

Delta plough anchor self-stows in a stemhead fitting.

 

Danforth bower anchor self stows in a hawse in the stbd bow with stainless steel protection plate.

 

Superstructure in 4 parts:

a shallow coach-roof over the fore cabin, galley and fwd heads:

 

the next step up over the sunken deck saloon

 

step up to the wheel shelter over the midships cock-pit

 

after coach-roof over the aft cabin.

 

The coamings are in varnished teak with chromed port holes and window frames.

 

Varnished grab rails on the coach-roof decks

 

Fine chromed vents on Dorade boxes.

 

Modern Lewmar style flush deck hatch on the fore deck.

 

Perspex roof in the wheel shelter allows the helmsman to see the sails above.

 

Bermudian ketch rig on varnished spruce masts and spars.

 

The main mast is stepped on the forward coach-roof with a steel tube compression post

 

below. Single spreaders with jumper struts above.

 

Stainless steel rigging with swaged terminals and bronze rigging screws to internal

 

stainless steel chain plates.

 

Twin lowers and cap shrouds, twin fore stays to the stemhead, twin standing back-stays.

 

Twin topping lifts to the main boom which stows in a crutch on the wheel-house roof.

 

Main boom 3-point attachment sheet on the after coach-roof.

 

The mizzen mast is stepped through the aft deck.

 

Cap shrouds round twin forward swept spreaders, twin well-spaced lowers, twin standing back-stays to the push-pit.

Mizzen boom sheets to the push-pit.

3 x Barlow 26 top action sheet winches on the after coach-roof under the wheel shelter.

 

Pair of captive wire and brake halyard winches on the main mast take the headsail and main sail halyards.

Single top-action Lewmar winch on the main mast.

Mizzen mast halyard winch.

 

Sails

Mainsail with lazy jacks and sail cover

Mizzen with lazy jacks and sail cover

Genoa.

 

Gardner 4LW 56hp 4-cyl diesel engine with Gardner gear-box to centre-line 3-blade prop.

 

Fresh water cooled with remote header tank.

 

Remote heat exchanger.

 

Borg Warner Velvet Drive gear box allows very smooth gear change.

 

Separate gear and throttle controls.

 

Tanks:

Fuel 603 litres

Water 1278 litres.

Batteries

Engine start 2 x 12v

Service 4 x 12v

Numar battery charger

 

Accommodation:

4 berths + saloon settee.

V-berths in for cabin.

Centre bulkhead door to passageway with stbd heads and port galley.

The heads compartment has a Blake sea toilet with varnished teak seat, porcelain hand

Basin and shower. Teak grating shower tray. Paloma gas bulkhead mounted water heater.

Galley with Plastimo Neptune 2500 2 burner grill and oven gas cooker, new 2010, sink,fridge and Valiant gas water heater on the bulkhead.

Steps up to the saloon with U-shaped dinette to port upholstered in blue fabric around the double drop leaf teak table.

Chart desk/side-board down to stbd side with drawers and cupboards under and stowage under the side deck.

 

Shipmate stainless steel sold fuel cabin heater on the fwd bulkhead with flue to deck,

tiles on the bulkhead behind.

Beautiful varnished teak joinery, glinting brass of lamps, clock and barometer.

 

Centre-line step up to the cock-pit with port helm and helmsman’s seat. Seat lockers each side.

 

From the saloon, steps down in the after stbd corner to a passageway through to the aft cabin.

Lockers to stbd under the side deck. Engine room to port.

Aft cabin with port and stbd berths, dressing table between.

Hanging locker in the fwd stbd corner by the door, heads compartment in the forward port corner with Blake sea toilet, porcelain hand basin, shower with hot water from

Valiant gas waster heater on the bulkhead.

All original varnished mahogany joinery with drawers under the generous berths.

 

Compass,

Radar

XM DSC VHF

Navico VHF

Garmin 65 GPS

Garmin Map 185 chart plotter

Autohelm 7000 auto-pilot

Autohelm speed indicator

Autohelm depth sounder

Autohelm wind indicator

Autohelm electronic compass

Clock and barometer

Rudder indicator

Eberspacher warm air cabin heater.

Kent Clearview screen

Boarding ladder

Vetus 24v windlass

Ample chain

Danforrth bower anchor

Delta kedge anchor

Plastimo 240 RIB with Tohatsu o/b engine

S/s davits over the stern

6-man life raft

2 x life buoys with lights

Radar reflector

Manual and 12v bilge pumps

Plastimo MOB rescue sling.

Warps and fenders

 

An exceptionally fine and practical classic yacht.

Inspected spring 2011.

2010 survey report.

 

Lassie of Chester was one of the last " Nobbies" built by the Conwy branch of the famous Crossfield family. She was also built as the sister ship of the "Betty" under the walls of Conwy Castle. Lassie was built with extra planking to her hull, possibly because the original owner was over 6ft tall, but also because she was intended to fish the turbulent waters of the Liverpool Bar. The extra height gives her more of a "Smack like" appearance than most other Nobbies . She also had a type of "Sentry Box" arrangement at her tiller to keep the helmsman dry. This extra height makes her a comparatively dry boat and enables reasonable accommodation in the forepeak for 4 people without the addition of a cabin top, maintaining her original working shape.

 

She was originally registered on the 18th May 1937 as CH 51 then fished on the Dee throughout World War II under the registry of the Port of Chester as CH 68. She had a reputation for fishing in all weathers. Later, she moved to Cumbria, fishing from Fleetwood, and was re-registered under the Port of Workington as WO 2.

  

In the late '80ies she finished fishing and was left in the mud to die but in 1994 was bought for conversion to a yacht, and motored to Bangor. Her massive100hp engine had taken its toll and shaken most of the caulking from her seams. She leaked so badly that she was rapidly sold onto Scott Metcalfe of Waterfront Marine, Port Penrhyn, Bangor, where her engine was removed and much of the decking and planking replaced, together with re-nailing and re-caulking. In 1995 she was bought by Doug Smith of West Kirby who, with the continued assistance of Waterfront Marine, carried out considerable further refurbishment including a new engine and a complete new interior, together with the fitting of a new "taller" mast allowing for the full sailing rig, of a larger topsail and a jib topsail to be flown.

 

Lassie has a high level of equipment - detailed separately - and provides adventurous cruising, exciting racing and gathers admirers where ever she goes.

  

Recent Sailing Summary

 

In 1996 she was 3rd overall in the Mersey Nobby race and won the "Best Turned Out Boat" cup. She was also 4th overall in the Conwy Nobby Race and 2nd in the Wright Shield the same year.

In 1997 she was 4th in the Mersey Nobby race and 5th in the Conwy Nobby Race. She also won the "Best Working Sail" award in the Peel Classic Boat week end.

In 1998 she visited the Peel Classic Boat weekend but took no prizes, the most notable part of the trip being the return journey where, in a Force 5/6, on a beam reach, she flew home, maintaining an average speed of 7.8 knots. She was also 4th once again in the Conwy Nobby Race.

In 1999 she was 3rd in the Mersey Nobby race and 3rd in the Conwy Nobby race and whilst she took no awards for elegance at Conwy, sporting new teak toe rails, she won the "Best Turned Out Boat" on the Mersey for the second time. Lassie was also 1st in the race to Conwy, winning the Wright Shield and the OGA "North West Passage" trophy.

In 2000 she successfully completed a 1,000 mile round trip to the Brest 2000 classic Festival encountering severe weather conditions, full details provided in a separate log.

2001 saw Lassie take 4th place in both the Mersey and Conwy Nobby races but winning the President's Plate and the Crossfield Trophy for her success in local regattas. She visited Peel in June, taking twenty hours to get there in 36-knot headwinds, once again flying home in twelve hours at an average of 7 knots over the ground. She was also 1st in the Royal Mersey Regatta & 2nd in the Royal Welsh Regatta both held on the Menai Strait.

2002 3rd Mersey Nobby Race, 4th Conwy Nobby Race, Best Boat @ Conwy, 1st WYC Regatta, 1st WCSC Regatta. 2003 1st Mersey Nobby Race, 1st WYC Regatta, 1st WCSC Regatta, 1st LYC Regatta.

Her "home port" is now Penrhyn Dock, Bangor, North Wales but she regularly revisits her original home of the Dee estuary and can often be seen at West Kirby

   

Lassie in light airs on the Dee estuary

  

Lassie of Chester - General Description

 

One of the last Morecambe Bay Prawners to be built, Lassie was built as an auxiliary fishing Nobby by Crossfield's of Conwy in 1937 - a Welsh Nobby. She has been restored to her outward original appearance over a period of six years and is now one of a very few Prawners that have not been totally converted, or spoilt, by the addition of a cabin top. Having said that, she offers more accommodation than the rest of her class as she was built with extra planking to suit the height of her commissioning owner.

   

She has structurally wanted for nothing over the last six years and is in probably the best condition of any Nobby. She is a very safe and sea worthy boat and has been extensively cruised - to Brest 2000 - as well as being sailed regularly in Irish Sea festivals. She is much admired and has been featured in the "Chatham Directory of Inshore Craft - Traditional Working Vessels of the British Isles", Classic Boat, December 2001 and "1000 miles in an Open Boat" as well as being featured in an HTV documentary series.

   

She is 36' with an additional 12' lifting bowsprit. She carries three foresails, a gaff main, a topsail and a watersail set on a 37' solid pine mast. She is of carvel construction and is of pitch pine on oak frames. Her toe rails are of teak and iroko has also been used as part of standard maintenance. She has a 40hp Lister Alpha engine (709 hours from new), fitted below floor level, with a central, fixed, three bladed propeller all operated by single lever controls. She has two 12 volt 110 amp hour batteries and a 100-litre stainless steel fuel tank. She has 3 tons if internal lead ballast.

   

Lassie is flush decked with an electric anchor windlass and fore hatch forward, a 14'x 3' cockpit aft of the mast, wooden deck cleats, a featured (non working) thoft pump on her starboard quarter, four Simpson Lawrence brass deck prisms and a beautifully carved dolphin's head oak tiller. Her hull is painted white with red antifouling and her oak keel has been extended slightly to improve windward performance and she has a steel keel band and shoe. She has a wide and graceful counter giving her the lines of an Edwardian racing yacht.

   

On either side of the cockpit are folding cots under the 3-4 foot side decks that provide excellent sea berths and accommodation in harbour. There is also a double skinned boom tent that provides standing headroom when alongside, extending throughout the 14' cockpit. The helmsman's platform has a hardwood grating with navigational instruments and engine control to hand stepping down to the main deck - boarded, with engine under, stepping down to the well. The well contains a galley to port, with a gimballed spirit cooker and a heads compartment containing a Jabsco sea toilet to starboard.

   

Forward of the well is a cabin measuring approximately 15' x 11' (tapering to the bow) by 5'2'' The cabin contains a berth either side (can be used as a tight double) with storage under and cupboards above. A central dining/chart table, a seat either side forward of the berth, with storage under and a central wood burning stove. The stove has a removable chimney; the deck aperture is covered by a brass blanking plate when at sea or a brass air vent when the stove is not in use. Forward of the stove is the anchor locker, windlass and sail stowage.

  

I loved the way the towpath cut the reflection off in such a goemetric shape..

More suitable than a Salar 40 ??

+++++

Builder: Jachtwerf Anner Wever / Tyler Mouldings UK (romp)

Designer: E.G. van der Stadt

Keel: Other

Hull Shape: Monohull

 

Dimensions

LOA: 12.31 m

Beam: 3.57 m

LWL: 10.95 m

Maximum Draft: 1.55 m

Displacement: 10500 kgs

Ballast: 4300 kgs

Headroom: 2.0 m

Dry Weight: 10500 kgs

 

Engines

Total Power: 72 HP

 

Engine 1:

Engine Brand: Perkins

Year Built: 1979

Engine Model: 4.236M

Engine Type: Inboard

Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel

Engine Hours: 3500

Propeller: 3 blade propeller

Engine Power: 72 HP

  

Tanks

Fresh Water Tanks: 2 (350 Liters)

Fuel Tanks: 2 (450 Liters)

Holding Tanks: 1 (80 Liters)

 

Accommodations

Number of single berths: 2

Number of double berths: 2

Number of cabins: 1

Number of heads: 1

Number of bathrooms: 2

Convertible Saloon

 

Electronics

Plotter

Log-speedometer

Radar

Radio

CD player

Wind speed and direction

Computer

Compass

Navigation center

Radar Detector

Autopilot

VHF

Repeater(s)

Depthsounder

GPS

 

Sails

Furling mainsail - furling boom 2x

Genoa

Storm jib

Furling genoa

 

Rigging

Electric winch

Steering wheel

Spinnaker pole

 

Inside Equipment

Refrigerator

Electric bilge pump

Deep freezer

Battery charger

Microwave oven

Oven

Sea water pump

Bow thruster

Manual bilge pump

Heating

Hot water

Marine head

 

Electrical Equipment

Shore power inlet

Inverter

Electrical Circuit: 220V

 

Outside Equipment/Extras

Radar reflector

Teak sidedecks

Solar panel

Teak cockpit

Cockpit shower

Cockpit table

Cockpit cushions

Outboard engine brackets

Swimming ladder

Liferaft

Total Liferaft Capacity: 6

 

Covers

Spray hood

Mainsail cover

Bimini Top

Cockpit cover

Genoa cover

  

Manufacturer Provided Description

The Trintella 42 combines luxurious cruising comfort with exciting performance, and can be handled easily by a crew of two on long ocean voyages. In keeping with the Trintella marque, the 42 offers an irresistible attraction to those who appreciate true character and understated elegance. The hallmark of each Trintella Yacht is undoubtedly the quality of craftsmanship that is evident in every detail of design and construction. World-renowned for advanced design and build quality, Trintella has created more than 1,000 fine oceangoing yachts in over 44 years. Steeped in Dutch craftsmanship, Trintella Yachts builds on its heritage to incorporate the very latest construction techniques and technological advances. The 42 is borne from a unique blend of Ron Holland's vast experience in designing the world's most prestigious yachts and Rene van der Velden's flair for interior design. The Trintella 42 is a yacht that meets the highest specifications to satisfy the aspirations and expectations of the most demanding customer. The Trintella 42 truly is a joy to sail, completely capable of handling any seas in superior comfort and safety. A distinguishing feature of all Trintellas is their uncluttered teak decks and the hugely comfortable covered guest cockpit featuring Trintella's hallmark "Doghouse" which is both practical and secure. There is a separate helmsman's cockpit aft, which has been ergonomically designed to be safe and comfortable; it provides clear views while keeping all controls within easy reach. While her comforts and luxurious appearance are her most obvious attributes, her performance is underpinned by the application of the most sophisticated technology. A modern, powerful rig and sail plan is designed with the specific objective of providing ease of handling without compromising performance. A custom mast incorporating triple spreaders angled at 22 degrees means there is no need for running backstays. This mainsail arrangement is further complemented by a self-tacking jib; therefore, the boat can be tacked by the helmsman in a delightfully unfussed manner. Computer aided design dramatically improves hull and keel design providing superior stability and speed, while the use of aramid composites makes for enhanced safety characteristics. A sandwich construction, using the technologically advanced SCRIMP process, ensures great strength and lightweight qualities; as well, osmosis protection is enhanced by the SCRIMP construction process and use of vinylester resin in the laminate. Advanced engineering techniques, complemented by efficient sail management systems, ensure the Trintella 42 is a thoroughly modern yacht that combines the best traditional values of craftsmanship with the sophisticated demands of the modern age. The luxuriously comfortable interior of the Trintella 42 is both spacious and highly functional with generous headroom of 1.90 meters or more throughout. Practical features abound and incorporate ergonomic considerations including the heavily insulated walk-in engine room that will also discretely house options such as a generator, water maker, and hydraulics systems. Thoughtful but less obvious details include cedar lined hanging lockers in each cabin to keep your clothing fresh and moth-free. Above all, Rene van der Velden's particular talent combines careful planning of the interior spaces with the delicate art of selecting woods and fabrics to create an atmosphere that makes extended cruising a constant delight. Finely styled, and elegant without being ostentatious, you can choose a wide selection of upholstery fabrics and materials to create a yacht that is as comfortable as your home and expresses your own individuality to the same degree. Available in two layouts, the Trintella 42 can provide accommodation for up to six people, with a saloon that has comfortable seating for six complemented by a spacious galley designed to be safe and secure in heavy seas. You can choose to have two large cabins fore and aft (each with en- suite head and separate shower compartment) with a comprehensively equipped navigation station carefully positioned on the starboard of the saloon, or you can choose to have the chart table moved to the doghouse, allowing two bunks to be provided there instead. Specification Each Trintella is built to the highest quality in terms of design specification, craftsmanship, and technological development, thereby ensuring quality standards you can trust. For further reassurance, each yacht is 100 percent guaranteed for one year from delivery, with all fixtures, fittings, and equipment installed in the yacht also carrying the manufacturers' warranties and guarantees. There are many variations and options that you can choose to incorporate in the design and construction of your yacht. However you design and fit your boat, it will naturally be dockside tested before delivery, and then will undergo a full technical sail trial after delivery.

 

Euros 99,000

TEIGN C Damen Stan 1405

 

IMO: - N/A

MMSI: 235082804

Call Sign: MWBM9

AIS Vessel Type: Dredger

 

GENERAL

DAMEN YARD NUMBER: 503705

Avelingen-West 20

4202 MS Gorinchem

The Netherlands

Phone: +31 (0)183 63 99 11

info@damen.com

DELIVERY DATE August 2001

BASIC FUNCTIONS Towing, mooring, pushing and dredging operations

FLAG United Kingdom [GB]

OWNED Teignmouth Harbour Commission

 

CASSCATION: Bureau Veritas 1 HULL MACH Seagoing Launch

 

DIMENSIONS

LENGTH 14.40 m

BEAM 4.73 m

DEPTH AT SIDES 205 m

DRAUGHT AFT 171 m

DISPLACEMENT 48 ton

  

TANK CAPACITIES

Fuel oil 6.9 m³

 

PERFORMANCES (TRIALS)

BOLLARD PULL AHEAD 8.0 ton

SPEED 9.8 knots

 

PROPULSION SYSTEM

MAIN ENGINE 2x Caterpillar 3406C TA/A

TOTAL POWER 477 bmW (640i hp) at 1800 rpm

GEARBOX 2x Twin Disc MG 5091/3.82:1

PROPELLERS Bronze fixed pitch propeller

KORT NOZZELS Van de Giessen 2x 1000 mm with stainless steel innerings

ENGINE CONTROL Kobelt

STEERING GEAR 2x 25 mm single plate Powered hydraulic 2x 45, rudder indicator

 

AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

BILGE PUMP Sterling SIH 20, 32 m/hr

BATTERY SETS 2x 24V, 200 Ah + change over facility

COOLING SYSTEM Closed cooling system

ALARM SYSTEM Engines, gearboxes and bilge alarms

FRESH WATER PRESSURE SET Speck 24V

 

DECK LAY-OUT

ANCHORS 2x 48 kg Pool (HHP)

CHAIN 70 m, Ø 13mm, shortlink U2

ANCHOR WINCH Hand-operated

TOWING HOOK Mampaey, 15.3 ton SWL

COUPLING WINCH

PUSHBOW Cylindrical nubber fender Ø 380 mm

 

ACCOMMODATION

The wheelhouse ceiling and sides are insulated with mineral wool and

panelled. The wheelhouse floor is covered with rubber/synthetic floor

covering, make Bolidt, color blue The wheelhouse has one

helmsman seat, a bench and table with chair Below deck two berths, a

kitchen unit and a toilet space are arranged.

 

NAUTICAL AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

SEARCHLIGHT Den Haan 170 W 24 V

VHF RADIO Sailor RT 2048 25 W

NAVIGATION Navigation lights incl towing and pilot lights

 

Teignmouth Harbour Commission

The Harbour Commission is a Trust Port created by Statute.

The principal Order is the Teignmouth Harbour Order 1924

as amended by the Teignmouth Harbour Revision Order 2003

Laurent Giles Dorus Mohr ketch, another superb powerful yacht from this famous yacht designer. The first of 4 to be built, the original construction of this yacht was no expense spared, all teak hull, decks and superstructure. 4 cylinder Gardner engine. 4 berths in 2 luxurious double cabins, plus settee berth in the saloon. Good 2010 survey report. This is a very comprehensively equipped yacht in extremely smart condition and ready to go. A better example you will not find.

 

£ 98,000

Specs

Builder: Port Hamble Ltd

Designer: J. Laurent Giles

Flag of Registry: United Kingdom

Keel: Full

Hull Shape: Displacement

 

Dimensions

Beam: 12 ft 2 in

LWL: 38 ft 0 in

Length on Deck: 49 ft 3 in

Minimum Draft: 6 ft 0 in

Maximum Draft: 6 ft 0 in

 

Engines

Total Power: 56 HP

 

Engine 1:

Engine Brand: Gardner

Engine Model: 4LW

Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel

Propeller: 3 blade propeller

Drive Type: Direct Drive

Engine Power: 56 HP

  

Tanks

Fresh Water Tanks: (280)

Fuel Tanks: (134)

 

Accommodations

Number of single berths: 1

Number of twin berths: 2

Number of cabins: 3

Number of heads: 2

Number of bathrooms: 2

 

Electronics

Autopilot - Autohelm 7000

Compass

Radar

VHF - Navico. XM DSC.

Radar Detector

Depthsounder - Autohelm

Plotter - Garmin

Wind speed and direction

Log-speedometer

 

Sails

Battened mainsail

Genoa

 

Rigging

Steering wheel

 

Inside Equipment

Oven

Refrigerator

Marine head

Electric bilge pump

Manual bilge pump

Battery charger - Numar

Hot water - Valiant gas heaters

Heating - Eberspacher warm air and Shipmate solid fuel.

 

Electrical Equipment

Shore power inlet

 

Outside Equipment/Extras

Liferaft - 6 man

Tender - Plastimo 240 + Tohatsu outboard

Total Liferaft Capacity: 6

Electric windlass

 

Covers

Mainsail cover

Lazyjacks

  

Full specification

A classic Jack Laurent Giles design, the first of 4 that were been built to this design.

 

Built by Port Hamble Ltd, in 1961. This is a top quality and very expensive original construction in all teak hull, deck and superstructure.

 

She has had a recent refit, autumn 2010 and is looking very smart indeed.

 

The hull is planked in teak, all copper and bronze fastened to heavy oak frames with twin steamed intermediates

 

Oak floors on the heavy frames, galvanised straps on the steamed timbers.

 

Lead keel, bronze keel bolts.

 

Extra thick sheer strake in classic Laurent Giles style with gold cove line.

Exceptionally fair hull.

Solid yacht-laid teak deck, caulked and payed with varnished king plank and cover-boards and deep varnished teak toe rail.

 

Stainless steel stanchions, pulpit and push-pit.

 

Delta plough anchor self-stows in a stemhead fitting.

 

Danforth bower anchor self stows in a hawse in the stbd bow with stainless steel protection plate.

 

Superstructure in 4 parts:

a shallow coach-roof over the fore cabin, galley and fwd heads:

 

the next step up over the sunken deck saloon

 

step up to the wheel shelter over the midships cock-pit

 

after coach-roof over the aft cabin.

 

The coamings are in varnished teak with chromed port holes and window frames.

 

Varnished grab rails on the coach-roof decks

 

Fine chromed vents on Dorade boxes.

 

Modern Lewmar style flush deck hatch on the fore deck.

 

Perspex roof in the wheel shelter allows the helmsman to see the sails above.

 

Bermudian ketch rig on varnished spruce masts and spars.

 

The main mast is stepped on the forward coach-roof with a steel tube compression post

 

below. Single spreaders with jumper struts above.

 

Stainless steel rigging with swaged terminals and bronze rigging screws to internal

 

stainless steel chain plates.

 

Twin lowers and cap shrouds, twin fore stays to the stemhead, twin standing back-stays.

 

Twin topping lifts to the main boom which stows in a crutch on the wheel-house roof.

 

Main boom 3-point attachment sheet on the after coach-roof.

 

The mizzen mast is stepped through the aft deck.

 

Cap shrouds round twin forward swept spreaders, twin well-spaced lowers, twin standing back-stays to the push-pit.

Mizzen boom sheets to the push-pit.

3 x Barlow 26 top action sheet winches on the after coach-roof under the wheel shelter.

 

Pair of captive wire and brake halyard winches on the main mast take the headsail and main sail halyards.

Single top-action Lewmar winch on the main mast.

Mizzen mast halyard winch.

 

Sails

Mainsail with lazy jacks and sail cover

Mizzen with lazy jacks and sail cover

Genoa.

 

Gardner 4LW 56hp 4-cyl diesel engine with Gardner gear-box to centre-line 3-blade prop.

 

Fresh water cooled with remote header tank.

 

Remote heat exchanger.

 

Borg Warner Velvet Drive gear box allows very smooth gear change.

 

Separate gear and throttle controls.

 

Tanks:

Fuel 603 litres

Water 1278 litres.

Batteries

Engine start 2 x 12v

Service 4 x 12v

Numar battery charger

 

Accommodation:

4 berths + saloon settee.

V-berths in for cabin.

Centre bulkhead door to passageway with stbd heads and port galley.

The heads compartment has a Blake sea toilet with varnished teak seat, porcelain hand

Basin and shower. Teak grating shower tray. Paloma gas bulkhead mounted water heater.

Galley with Plastimo Neptune 2500 2 burner grill and oven gas cooker, new 2010, sink,fridge and Valiant gas water heater on the bulkhead.

Steps up to the saloon with U-shaped dinette to port upholstered in blue fabric around the double drop leaf teak table.

Chart desk/side-board down to stbd side with drawers and cupboards under and stowage under the side deck.

 

Shipmate stainless steel sold fuel cabin heater on the fwd bulkhead with flue to deck,

tiles on the bulkhead behind.

Beautiful varnished teak joinery, glinting brass of lamps, clock and barometer.

 

Centre-line step up to the cock-pit with port helm and helmsman’s seat. Seat lockers each side.

 

From the saloon, steps down in the after stbd corner to a passageway through to the aft cabin.

Lockers to stbd under the side deck. Engine room to port.

Aft cabin with port and stbd berths, dressing table between.

Hanging locker in the fwd stbd corner by the door, heads compartment in the forward port corner with Blake sea toilet, porcelain hand basin, shower with hot water from

Valiant gas waster heater on the bulkhead.

All original varnished mahogany joinery with drawers under the generous berths.

 

Compass,

Radar

XM DSC VHF

Navico VHF

Garmin 65 GPS

Garmin Map 185 chart plotter

Autohelm 7000 auto-pilot

Autohelm speed indicator

Autohelm depth sounder

Autohelm wind indicator

Autohelm electronic compass

Clock and barometer

Rudder indicator

Eberspacher warm air cabin heater.

Kent Clearview screen

Boarding ladder

Vetus 24v windlass

Ample chain

Danforrth bower anchor

Delta kedge anchor

Plastimo 240 RIB with Tohatsu o/b engine

S/s davits over the stern

6-man life raft

2 x life buoys with lights

Radar reflector

Manual and 12v bilge pumps

Plastimo MOB rescue sling.

Warps and fenders

 

An exceptionally fine and practical classic yacht.

Inspected spring 2011.

2010 survey report.

As you may have read, last week three Uyghurs died when they tried to drive their car towards Mao's portrait on Beijing's Tiananmen Square in a suicide attack.

 

Uyghurs are the traditional inhabitants of China's Western-most province and are the majority in its easternmost large city. They speak a Turkic language and are mostly Muslim. Many of them do not speak Mandarin.

 

Mao himself dominates Kashgar's central square. It is one of the few remaining statues of the Great Helmsman and one of the tallest ever made. Mao stands on one of the large squares along a broad boulevard in the typical style of Chinese cities. He also stands with his bum towards what remains of Kashgar's old city. Unlike the Chinese checkerboard structure, Kashgar's old city seems a chaotic rabbit warren, not unlike Marrakesh or Cordoba. It is an authentic Muslim city.

 

As happens everywhere else in China, much of that city is raised and replaced with more Chinese style buildings. It symbolises the dominance of China's Han over this ethnic majority of the region. China is investing lots of money in Xinjiang, with its many opportunities for mining. Most of the cash flow of this investment bonanza returns back to Han Chinese. The money pouring into Xinjiang also brings large numbers of migrants from other parts of China (although others have been living in places like Urumqi for multiple generations already). The Uyghur are marginalised in their own land.

 

Riots also happened a few days after I left Urumqi. They occur with some regularity now.

More suitable than a Salar 40 ??

+++++

Builder: Jachtwerf Anner Wever / Tyler Mouldings UK (romp)

Designer: E.G. van der Stadt

Keel: Other

Hull Shape: Monohull

 

Dimensions

LOA: 12.31 m

Beam: 3.57 m

LWL: 10.95 m

Maximum Draft: 1.55 m

Displacement: 10500 kgs

Ballast: 4300 kgs

Headroom: 2.0 m

Dry Weight: 10500 kgs

 

Engines

Total Power: 72 HP

 

Engine 1:

Engine Brand: Perkins

Year Built: 1979

Engine Model: 4.236M

Engine Type: Inboard

Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel

Engine Hours: 3500

Propeller: 3 blade propeller

Engine Power: 72 HP

  

Tanks

Fresh Water Tanks: 2 (350 Liters)

Fuel Tanks: 2 (450 Liters)

Holding Tanks: 1 (80 Liters)

 

Accommodations

Number of single berths: 2

Number of double berths: 2

Number of cabins: 1

Number of heads: 1

Number of bathrooms: 2

Convertible Saloon

 

Electronics

Plotter

Log-speedometer

Radar

Radio

CD player

Wind speed and direction

Computer

Compass

Navigation center

Radar Detector

Autopilot

VHF

Repeater(s)

Depthsounder

GPS

 

Sails

Furling mainsail - furling boom 2x

Genoa

Storm jib

Furling genoa

 

Rigging

Electric winch

Steering wheel

Spinnaker pole

 

Inside Equipment

Refrigerator

Electric bilge pump

Deep freezer

Battery charger

Microwave oven

Oven

Sea water pump

Bow thruster

Manual bilge pump

Heating

Hot water

Marine head

 

Electrical Equipment

Shore power inlet

Inverter

Electrical Circuit: 220V

 

Outside Equipment/Extras

Radar reflector

Teak sidedecks

Solar panel

Teak cockpit

Cockpit shower

Cockpit table

Cockpit cushions

Outboard engine brackets

Swimming ladder

Liferaft

Total Liferaft Capacity: 6

 

Covers

Spray hood

Mainsail cover

Bimini Top

Cockpit cover

Genoa cover

  

Manufacturer Provided Description

The Trintella 42 combines luxurious cruising comfort with exciting performance, and can be handled easily by a crew of two on long ocean voyages. In keeping with the Trintella marque, the 42 offers an irresistible attraction to those who appreciate true character and understated elegance. The hallmark of each Trintella Yacht is undoubtedly the quality of craftsmanship that is evident in every detail of design and construction. World-renowned for advanced design and build quality, Trintella has created more than 1,000 fine oceangoing yachts in over 44 years. Steeped in Dutch craftsmanship, Trintella Yachts builds on its heritage to incorporate the very latest construction techniques and technological advances. The 42 is borne from a unique blend of Ron Holland's vast experience in designing the world's most prestigious yachts and Rene van der Velden's flair for interior design. The Trintella 42 is a yacht that meets the highest specifications to satisfy the aspirations and expectations of the most demanding customer. The Trintella 42 truly is a joy to sail, completely capable of handling any seas in superior comfort and safety. A distinguishing feature of all Trintellas is their uncluttered teak decks and the hugely comfortable covered guest cockpit featuring Trintella's hallmark "Doghouse" which is both practical and secure. There is a separate helmsman's cockpit aft, which has been ergonomically designed to be safe and comfortable; it provides clear views while keeping all controls within easy reach. While her comforts and luxurious appearance are her most obvious attributes, her performance is underpinned by the application of the most sophisticated technology. A modern, powerful rig and sail plan is designed with the specific objective of providing ease of handling without compromising performance. A custom mast incorporating triple spreaders angled at 22 degrees means there is no need for running backstays. This mainsail arrangement is further complemented by a self-tacking jib; therefore, the boat can be tacked by the helmsman in a delightfully unfussed manner. Computer aided design dramatically improves hull and keel design providing superior stability and speed, while the use of aramid composites makes for enhanced safety characteristics. A sandwich construction, using the technologically advanced SCRIMP process, ensures great strength and lightweight qualities; as well, osmosis protection is enhanced by the SCRIMP construction process and use of vinylester resin in the laminate. Advanced engineering techniques, complemented by efficient sail management systems, ensure the Trintella 42 is a thoroughly modern yacht that combines the best traditional values of craftsmanship with the sophisticated demands of the modern age. The luxuriously comfortable interior of the Trintella 42 is both spacious and highly functional with generous headroom of 1.90 meters or more throughout. Practical features abound and incorporate ergonomic considerations including the heavily insulated walk-in engine room that will also discretely house options such as a generator, water maker, and hydraulics systems. Thoughtful but less obvious details include cedar lined hanging lockers in each cabin to keep your clothing fresh and moth-free. Above all, Rene van der Velden's particular talent combines careful planning of the interior spaces with the delicate art of selecting woods and fabrics to create an atmosphere that makes extended cruising a constant delight. Finely styled, and elegant without being ostentatious, you can choose a wide selection of upholstery fabrics and materials to create a yacht that is as comfortable as your home and expresses your own individuality to the same degree. Available in two layouts, the Trintella 42 can provide accommodation for up to six people, with a saloon that has comfortable seating for six complemented by a spacious galley designed to be safe and secure in heavy seas. You can choose to have two large cabins fore and aft (each with en- suite head and separate shower compartment) with a comprehensively equipped navigation station carefully positioned on the starboard of the saloon, or you can choose to have the chart table moved to the doghouse, allowing two bunks to be provided there instead. Specification Each Trintella is built to the highest quality in terms of design specification, craftsmanship, and technological development, thereby ensuring quality standards you can trust. For further reassurance, each yacht is 100 percent guaranteed for one year from delivery, with all fixtures, fittings, and equipment installed in the yacht also carrying the manufacturers' warranties and guarantees. There are many variations and options that you can choose to incorporate in the design and construction of your yacht. However you design and fit your boat, it will naturally be dockside tested before delivery, and then will undergo a full technical sail trial after delivery.

 

Euros 99,000

By The Seaside : The Secret Of The Sea

By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

 

As I gaze upon the sea!

All the old romantic legends,

All my dreams, come back to me.

 

Sails of silk and ropes of sandal,

Such as gleam in ancient lore;

And the singing of the sailors,

And the answer from the shore!

 

Most of all, the Spanish ballad

Haunts me oft, and tarries long,

Of the noble Count Arnaldos

And the sailor's mystic song.

 

Like the long waves on a sea-beach,

Where the sand as silver shines,

With a soft, monotonous cadence,

Flow its unrhymed lyric lines;--

 

Telling how the Count Arnaldos,

With his hawk upon his hand,

Saw a fair and stately galley,

Steering onward to the land;--

 

How he heard the ancient helmsman

Chant a song so wild and clear,

That the sailing sea-bird slowly

Poised upon the mast to hear,

 

Till his soul was full of longing,

And he cried, with impulse strong,--

'Helmsman! for the love of heaven,

Teach me, too, that wondrous song!'

 

'Wouldst thou,'--so the helmsman answered,

'Learn the secret of the sea?

Only those who brave its dangers

Comprehend its mystery!'

 

In each sail that skims the horizon,

In each landward-blowing breeze,

I behold that stately galley,

Hear those mournful melodies;

 

Till my soul is full of longing

For the secret of the sea,

And the heart of the great ocean

Sends a thrilling pulse through me.

  

ODC - poem

 

I love the sea and I love classic poetry - the two just seem to go hand in hand in this shot.............!

Plaza Tiananmen.Tiananmen Square.Pekín.Beijing

Resultado final / Campeonato 7º Distrito da Classe Star 2012

 

1º colocado: Veleiro: COME TOGETHER. Timoneiro: Lars Schmidt Grael. Proeiro: Samuel Gonçalves

 

2º colocado: Veleiro: CLEMENTINE. Timoneiro: Marcelo Fuchs. Proeiro: Ronaldo Seifer

 

3º colocado: Veleiro: SEX AGE NARIO. Timoneiro: Gastão Brun. Proeiro: Gustavo Kunze

 

Final result / 7 th District Championship Star Class

 

1º place: Sail boat: COME TOGETHER. Helmsman: Lars Schmidt Grael. Bowman: Samuel Gonçalves

 

2º place: Sail boat: CLEMENTINE. Helmsman: Marcelo Fuchs. Bowman: Ronaldo Seifer

 

3º place: Sail boat: SEX AGE NARIO Helmsman: Gastão Brun. Bowman: Gustavo Kunze

 

Résultat final / 7 ème district Championnat Classe Star

 

1º lieu: Bateau: COME TOGETHER. Timonier: Lars Schmidt Grael. Arbalétrier: Samuel Gonçalves

 

2º lieu: Bateau: CLEMENTINE. Timonier: Marcelo Fuchs. Arbalétrier: Ronaldo Seifer

 

3º lieu: Bateau: SEX AGE NARIO. Timonier: Gastão Brun. Arbalétrier: Gustavo Kunze.

 

Resultado final / Campeonato del 7º Distrito del Clase Star

 

1º lugar: Velero: COME TOGETHER. Timonel: Lars Schmidt Grael. Arquero: Samuel Gonçalves

 

2º lugar: Velero: CLEMENTINE. Timonel: Marcelo Fuchs. Arquero: Ronaldo Seifer

 

3º lugar: Velero: SEX AGE NARIO. Timonel: Gastão Brun. Aquero: Gustavo Kunze

  

TEIGN C Damen Stan 1405

 

IMO: - N/A

MMSI: 235082804

Call Sign: MWBM9

AIS Vessel Type: Dredger

 

GENERAL

DAMEN YARD NUMBER: 503705

Avelingen-West 20

4202 MS Gorinchem

The Netherlands

Phone: +31 (0)183 63 99 11

info@damen.com

DELIVERY DATE August 2001

BASIC FUNCTIONS Towing, mooring, pushing and dredging operations

FLAG United Kingdom [GB]

OWNED Teignmouth Harbour Commission

 

CASSCATION: Bureau Veritas 1 HULL MACH Seagoing Launch

 

DIMENSIONS

LENGTH 14.40 m

BEAM 4.73 m

DEPTH AT SIDES 205 m

DRAUGHT AFT 171 m

DISPLACEMENT 48 ton

  

TANK CAPACITIES

Fuel oil 6.9 m³

 

PERFORMANCES (TRIALS)

BOLLARD PULL AHEAD 8.0 ton

SPEED 9.8 knots

 

PROPULSION SYSTEM

MAIN ENGINE 2x Caterpillar 3406C TA/A

TOTAL POWER 477 bmW (640i hp) at 1800 rpm

GEARBOX 2x Twin Disc MG 5091/3.82:1

PROPELLERS Bronze fixed pitch propeller

KORT NOZZELS Van de Giessen 2x 1000 mm with stainless steel innerings

ENGINE CONTROL Kobelt

STEERING GEAR 2x 25 mm single plate Powered hydraulic 2x 45, rudder indicator

 

AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

BILGE PUMP Sterling SIH 20, 32 m/hr

BATTERY SETS 2x 24V, 200 Ah + change over facility

COOLING SYSTEM Closed cooling system

ALARM SYSTEM Engines, gearboxes and bilge alarms

FRESH WATER PRESSURE SET Speck 24V

 

DECK LAY-OUT

ANCHORS 2x 48 kg Pool (HHP)

CHAIN 70 m, Ø 13mm, shortlink U2

ANCHOR WINCH Hand-operated

TOWING HOOK Mampaey, 15.3 ton SWL

COUPLING WINCH

PUSHBOW Cylindrical nubber fender Ø 380 mm

 

ACCOMMODATION

The wheelhouse ceiling and sides are insulated with mineral wool and

panelled. The wheelhouse floor is covered with rubber/synthetic floor

covering, make Bolidt, color blue The wheelhouse has one

helmsman seat, a bench and table with chair Below deck two berths, a

kitchen unit and a toilet space are arranged.

 

NAUTICAL AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

SEARCHLIGHT Den Haan 170 W 24 V

VHF RADIO Sailor RT 2048 25 W

NAVIGATION Navigation lights incl towing and pilot lights

 

Teignmouth Harbour Commission

The Harbour Commission is a Trust Port created by Statute.

The principal Order is the Teignmouth Harbour Order 1924

as amended by the Teignmouth Harbour Revision Order 20

Laurent Giles Dorus Mohr ketch, another superb powerful yacht from this famous yacht designer. The first of 4 to be built, the original construction of this yacht was no expense spared, all teak hull, decks and superstructure. 4 cylinder Gardner engine. 4 berths in 2 luxurious double cabins, plus settee berth in the saloon. Good 2010 survey report. This is a very comprehensively equipped yacht in extremely smart condition and ready to go. A better example you will not find.

 

£ 98,000

Specs

Builder: Port Hamble Ltd

Designer: J. Laurent Giles

Flag of Registry: United Kingdom

Keel: Full

Hull Shape: Displacement

 

Dimensions

Beam: 12 ft 2 in

LWL: 38 ft 0 in

Length on Deck: 49 ft 3 in

Minimum Draft: 6 ft 0 in

Maximum Draft: 6 ft 0 in

 

Engines

Total Power: 56 HP

 

Engine 1:

Engine Brand: Gardner

Engine Model: 4LW

Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel

Propeller: 3 blade propeller

Drive Type: Direct Drive

Engine Power: 56 HP

  

Tanks

Fresh Water Tanks: (280)

Fuel Tanks: (134)

 

Accommodations

Number of single berths: 1

Number of twin berths: 2

Number of cabins: 3

Number of heads: 2

Number of bathrooms: 2

 

Electronics

Autopilot - Autohelm 7000

Compass

Radar

VHF - Navico. XM DSC.

Radar Detector

Depthsounder - Autohelm

Plotter - Garmin

Wind speed and direction

Log-speedometer

 

Sails

Battened mainsail

Genoa

 

Rigging

Steering wheel

 

Inside Equipment

Oven

Refrigerator

Marine head

Electric bilge pump

Manual bilge pump

Battery charger - Numar

Hot water - Valiant gas heaters

Heating - Eberspacher warm air and Shipmate solid fuel.

 

Electrical Equipment

Shore power inlet

 

Outside Equipment/Extras

Liferaft - 6 man

Tender - Plastimo 240 + Tohatsu outboard

Total Liferaft Capacity: 6

Electric windlass

 

Covers

Mainsail cover

Lazyjacks

  

Full specification

A classic Jack Laurent Giles design, the first of 4 that were been built to this design.

 

Built by Port Hamble Ltd, in 1961. This is a top quality and very expensive original construction in all teak hull, deck and superstructure.

 

She has had a recent refit, autumn 2010 and is looking very smart indeed.

 

The hull is planked in teak, all copper and bronze fastened to heavy oak frames with twin steamed intermediates

 

Oak floors on the heavy frames, galvanised straps on the steamed timbers.

 

Lead keel, bronze keel bolts.

 

Extra thick sheer strake in classic Laurent Giles style with gold cove line.

Exceptionally fair hull.

Solid yacht-laid teak deck, caulked and payed with varnished king plank and cover-boards and deep varnished teak toe rail.

 

Stainless steel stanchions, pulpit and push-pit.

 

Delta plough anchor self-stows in a stemhead fitting.

 

Danforth bower anchor self stows in a hawse in the stbd bow with stainless steel protection plate.

 

Superstructure in 4 parts:

a shallow coach-roof over the fore cabin, galley and fwd heads:

 

the next step up over the sunken deck saloon

 

step up to the wheel shelter over the midships cock-pit

 

after coach-roof over the aft cabin.

 

The coamings are in varnished teak with chromed port holes and window frames.

 

Varnished grab rails on the coach-roof decks

 

Fine chromed vents on Dorade boxes.

 

Modern Lewmar style flush deck hatch on the fore deck.

 

Perspex roof in the wheel shelter allows the helmsman to see the sails above.

 

Bermudian ketch rig on varnished spruce masts and spars.

 

The main mast is stepped on the forward coach-roof with a steel tube compression post

 

below. Single spreaders with jumper struts above.

 

Stainless steel rigging with swaged terminals and bronze rigging screws to internal

 

stainless steel chain plates.

 

Twin lowers and cap shrouds, twin fore stays to the stemhead, twin standing back-stays.

 

Twin topping lifts to the main boom which stows in a crutch on the wheel-house roof.

 

Main boom 3-point attachment sheet on the after coach-roof.

 

The mizzen mast is stepped through the aft deck.

 

Cap shrouds round twin forward swept spreaders, twin well-spaced lowers, twin standing back-stays to the push-pit.

Mizzen boom sheets to the push-pit.

3 x Barlow 26 top action sheet winches on the after coach-roof under the wheel shelter.

 

Pair of captive wire and brake halyard winches on the main mast take the headsail and main sail halyards.

Single top-action Lewmar winch on the main mast.

Mizzen mast halyard winch.

 

Sails

Mainsail with lazy jacks and sail cover

Mizzen with lazy jacks and sail cover

Genoa.

 

Gardner 4LW 56hp 4-cyl diesel engine with Gardner gear-box to centre-line 3-blade prop.

 

Fresh water cooled with remote header tank.

 

Remote heat exchanger.

 

Borg Warner Velvet Drive gear box allows very smooth gear change.

 

Separate gear and throttle controls.

 

Tanks:

Fuel 603 litres

Water 1278 litres.

Batteries

Engine start 2 x 12v

Service 4 x 12v

Numar battery charger

 

Accommodation:

4 berths + saloon settee.

V-berths in for cabin.

Centre bulkhead door to passageway with stbd heads and port galley.

The heads compartment has a Blake sea toilet with varnished teak seat, porcelain hand

Basin and shower. Teak grating shower tray. Paloma gas bulkhead mounted water heater.

Galley with Plastimo Neptune 2500 2 burner grill and oven gas cooker, new 2010, sink,fridge and Valiant gas water heater on the bulkhead.

Steps up to the saloon with U-shaped dinette to port upholstered in blue fabric around the double drop leaf teak table.

Chart desk/side-board down to stbd side with drawers and cupboards under and stowage under the side deck.

 

Shipmate stainless steel sold fuel cabin heater on the fwd bulkhead with flue to deck,

tiles on the bulkhead behind.

Beautiful varnished teak joinery, glinting brass of lamps, clock and barometer.

 

Centre-line step up to the cock-pit with port helm and helmsman’s seat. Seat lockers each side.

 

From the saloon, steps down in the after stbd corner to a passageway through to the aft cabin.

Lockers to stbd under the side deck. Engine room to port.

Aft cabin with port and stbd berths, dressing table between.

Hanging locker in the fwd stbd corner by the door, heads compartment in the forward port corner with Blake sea toilet, porcelain hand basin, shower with hot water from

Valiant gas waster heater on the bulkhead.

All original varnished mahogany joinery with drawers under the generous berths.

 

Compass,

Radar

XM DSC VHF

Navico VHF

Garmin 65 GPS

Garmin Map 185 chart plotter

Autohelm 7000 auto-pilot

Autohelm speed indicator

Autohelm depth sounder

Autohelm wind indicator

Autohelm electronic compass

Clock and barometer

Rudder indicator

Eberspacher warm air cabin heater.

Kent Clearview screen

Boarding ladder

Vetus 24v windlass

Ample chain

Danforrth bower anchor

Delta kedge anchor

Plastimo 240 RIB with Tohatsu o/b engine

S/s davits over the stern

6-man life raft

2 x life buoys with lights

Radar reflector

Manual and 12v bilge pumps

Plastimo MOB rescue sling.

Warps and fenders

 

An exceptionally fine and practical classic yacht.

Inspected spring 2011.

2010 survey report.

TEIGN C Damen Stan 1405

 

IMO: - N/A

MMSI: 235082804

Call Sign: MWBM9

AIS Vessel Type: Dredger

 

GENERAL

DAMEN YARD NUMBER: 503705

Avelingen-West 20

4202 MS Gorinchem

The Netherlands

Phone: +31 (0)183 63 99 11

info@damen.com

DELIVERY DATE August 2001

BASIC FUNCTIONS Towing, mooring, pushing and dredging operations

FLAG United Kingdom [GB]

OWNED Teignmouth Harbour Commission

 

CASSCATION: Bureau Veritas 1 HULL MACH Seagoing Launch

 

DIMENSIONS

LENGTH 14.40 m

BEAM 4.73 m

DEPTH AT SIDES 205 m

DRAUGHT AFT 171 m

DISPLACEMENT 48 ton

  

TANK CAPACITIES

Fuel oil 6.9 m³

 

PERFORMANCES (TRIALS)

BOLLARD PULL AHEAD 8.0 ton

SPEED 9.8 knots

 

PROPULSION SYSTEM

MAIN ENGINE 2x Caterpillar 3406C TA/A

TOTAL POWER 477 bmW (640i hp) at 1800 rpm

GEARBOX 2x Twin Disc MG 5091/3.82:1

PROPELLERS Bronze fixed pitch propeller

KORT NOZZELS Van de Giessen 2x 1000 mm with stainless steel innerings

ENGINE CONTROL Kobelt

STEERING GEAR 2x 25 mm single plate Powered hydraulic 2x 45, rudder indicator

 

AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

BILGE PUMP Sterling SIH 20, 32 m/hr

BATTERY SETS 2x 24V, 200 Ah + change over facility

COOLING SYSTEM Closed cooling system

ALARM SYSTEM Engines, gearboxes and bilge alarms

FRESH WATER PRESSURE SET Speck 24V

 

DECK LAY-OUT

ANCHORS 2x 48 kg Pool (HHP)

CHAIN 70 m, Ø 13mm, shortlink U2

ANCHOR WINCH Hand-operated

TOWING HOOK Mampaey, 15.3 ton SWL

COUPLING WINCH

PUSHBOW Cylindrical nubber fender Ø 380 mm

 

ACCOMMODATION

The wheelhouse ceiling and sides are insulated with mineral wool and

panelled. The wheelhouse floor is covered with rubber/synthetic floor

covering, make Bolidt, color blue The wheelhouse has one

helmsman seat, a bench and table with chair Below deck two berths, a

kitchen unit and a toilet space are arranged.

 

NAUTICAL AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

SEARCHLIGHT Den Haan 170 W 24 V

VHF RADIO Sailor RT 2048 25 W

NAVIGATION Navigation lights incl towing and pilot lights

 

Teignmouth Harbour Commission

The Harbour Commission is a Trust Port created by Statute.

The principal Order is the Teignmouth Harbour Order 1924

as amended by the Teignmouth Harbour Revision Order 2003

My first entry in the local art circles, printed out in poster sized format.

 

An image of a long dead astronaut.

 

Whether it's a forgotten and derelict corpse found floating in space by future astronauts or a restless malevolent ghoul trying to get into a spaceship or space station to wreck havoc on the living crew is up to the imagination of the viewer.

 

Partially inspired by all the dead American and Russian astronauts through history, by that old Scooby Doo episode featuring the blue skeleton astronaut that laughed manically, by the "B-17" segment of the 1980 movie "Heavy Metal" and by the graphic story "Jet Man" by renowned sci-fi artist Angus McKie (p. 30-34 in The Best of Heavy Metal, 1977-1979).

 

The name is borrowed from Roman mythology:

 

Palinurus, son of Jasus, was Aeneas' helmsman who was put to sleep while on duty by the god of sleep. He was then tossed overboard eventually arriving and dying unburied on land. Aeneas visited him in the Underworld where he promised to give Palinurus a proper burial.

 

After touching at the island of Sicily, where Acestes, a prince of Trojan lineage, bore sway, who gave them a hospitable reception, the Trojans re-embarked, and held on their course for Italy. Venus now interceded with Neptune to allow her son at last to attain the wished-for goal, and find an end of his perils on the deep. Neptune consented, stipulating only for one life as a ransom for the rest. The victim was Palinurus, the pilot. As he sat watching the stars, with his hand on the helm, Somnus, sent by Neptune, approached in the guise of Phorbas and said,

 

"Palinurus, the breeze is fair, the water smooth, and the ship sails steadily on her course. Lie down a while and take needful rest. I will stand at the helm in your place."

 

Palinurus replied, "Tell me not of smooth seas or favoring winds, me who have seen so much of their treachery. Shall I trust Aeneas to the chances of the weather and winds?"

 

And he continued to grasp the helm and to keep his eyes fixed on the stars. But Somnus waved over him a branch moistened with Lethaean dew, and his eyes closed in spite of all his efforts. Then Somnus pushed him overboard and he fell; but keeping his hold upon the helm it came away with him. Neptune was mindful of his promise, and kept the ship on her track without helm or pilot, till Aeneas discovered his loss, and, sorrowing deeply for his faithful steersman, took charge of the ship himself.

TEIGN C Damen Stan 1405

 

IMO: - N/A

MMSI: 235082804

Call Sign: MWBM9

AIS Vessel Type: Dredger

 

GENERAL

DAMEN YARD NUMBER: 503705

Avelingen-West 20

4202 MS Gorinchem

The Netherlands

Phone: +31 (0)183 63 99 11

info@damen.com

DELIVERY DATE August 2001

BASIC FUNCTIONS Towing, mooring, pushing and dredging operations

FLAG United Kingdom [GB]

OWNED Teignmouth Harbour Commission

 

CASSCATION: Bureau Veritas 1 HULL MACH Seagoing Launch

 

DIMENSIONS

LENGTH 14.40 m

BEAM 4.73 m

DEPTH AT SIDES 205 m

DRAUGHT AFT 171 m

DISPLACEMENT 48 ton

  

TANK CAPACITIES

Fuel oil 6.9 m³

 

PERFORMANCES (TRIALS)

BOLLARD PULL AHEAD 8.0 ton

SPEED 9.8 knots

 

PROPULSION SYSTEM

MAIN ENGINE 2x Caterpillar 3406C TA/A

TOTAL POWER 477 bmW (640i hp) at 1800 rpm

GEARBOX 2x Twin Disc MG 5091/3.82:1

PROPELLERS Bronze fixed pitch propeller

KORT NOZZELS Van de Giessen 2x 1000 mm with stainless steel innerings

ENGINE CONTROL Kobelt

STEERING GEAR 2x 25 mm single plate Powered hydraulic 2x 45, rudder indicator

 

AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

BILGE PUMP Sterling SIH 20, 32 m/hr

BATTERY SETS 2x 24V, 200 Ah + change over facility

COOLING SYSTEM Closed cooling system

ALARM SYSTEM Engines, gearboxes and bilge alarms

FRESH WATER PRESSURE SET Speck 24V

 

DECK LAY-OUT

ANCHORS 2x 48 kg Pool (HHP)

CHAIN 70 m, Ø 13mm, shortlink U2

ANCHOR WINCH Hand-operated

TOWING HOOK Mampaey, 15.3 ton SWL

COUPLING WINCH

PUSHBOW Cylindrical nubber fender Ø 380 mm

 

ACCOMMODATION

The wheelhouse ceiling and sides are insulated with mineral wool and

panelled. The wheelhouse floor is covered with rubber/synthetic floor

covering, make Bolidt, color blue The wheelhouse has one

helmsman seat, a bench and table with chair Below deck two berths, a

kitchen unit and a toilet space are arranged.

 

NAUTICAL AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

SEARCHLIGHT Den Haan 170 W 24 V

VHF RADIO Sailor RT 2048 25 W

NAVIGATION Navigation lights incl towing and pilot lights

 

Teignmouth Harbour Commission

The Harbour Commission is a Trust Port created by Statute.

The principal Order is the Teignmouth Harbour Order 1924

as amended by the Teignmouth Harbour Revision Order 2003

RNLI Station, Beach Road, Clifden Bay, Galway.

 

Founded in 1988.

Situated in an area of spectacular scenery, Clifden Lifeboat Station provides search and rescue cover off the west coast of Ireland. The station operates two inshore lifeboats, a D class and a B class Atlantic 75.

 

Clifden Lifeboat History -

1988 An inshore lifeboat (ILB) station was established on 15 March for one season’s evaluation. A C class lifeboat was sent to the station.

 

1989: In March the station became a fully operational summer season only lifeboat station.

 

1992: A new boathouse was built on the quayside. As well as providing an area for the ILB and launching vehicle, it included a workshop and crew facilities.

 

1997: The C class lifeboat was replaced with a B class Atlantic 21 lifeboat. This was placed on service on 22 May and kept afloat until the B class boathouse was built.

 

1998: A new D class lifeboat Holme Team IV was placed on service in May. She was funded by the landlord and regulars of The Fleece Inn at Holmfirth.

 

A new boathouse for the B class and launching tractor was completed in August.

 

1999: A new Atlantic 75 lifeboat, B-751 Benjamin Dowing Fairbridge, was placed on service on 12 January.

 

2000: A Framed Letter of Thanks was awarded to Helmsman Bernard Whelen, individual Letters of Appreciation were sent to the three other crew members and a collective Letter of Appreciation was sent to the station for the rescue of the two crew, a dog and the yacht Cicada. The service was carried out in very strong winds within 40m of Fahy Point, on a lee shore.

 

2007: A Framed Letter of Thanks signed by the Chairman was presented to Helmsman Bernard Whelan for his part in saving four lives and rescuing two more people after a currach capsized on 28 December 2006.

 

=========================

 

All the Lifeboat crew and support staff are volunteers.

 

All funding is through donations.

 

(www.connemaraonline.site.powa.com/product/lifeboatclifden...)

PACIFIC OCEAN (October 7, 2015) Boatswain Mate Seaman Chasity Culton repeats a rudder command to the conning officer while standing helmsman in the pilot house aboard Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) . Curtis Wilbur is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt.j.g. Jonathan Peterson/Released)

TEIGN C Damen Stan 1405

 

IMO: - N/A

MMSI: 235082804

Call Sign: MWBM9

AIS Vessel Type: Dredger

 

GENERAL

DAMEN YARD NUMBER: 503705

Avelingen-West 20

4202 MS Gorinchem

The Netherlands

Phone: +31 (0)183 63 99 11

info@damen.com

DELIVERY DATE August 2001

BASIC FUNCTIONS Towing, mooring, pushing and dredging operations

FLAG United Kingdom [GB]

OWNED Teignmouth Harbour Commission

 

CASSCATION: Bureau Veritas 1 HULL MACH Seagoing Launch

 

DIMENSIONS

LENGTH 14.40 m

BEAM 4.73 m

DEPTH AT SIDES 205 m

DRAUGHT AFT 171 m

DISPLACEMENT 48 ton

  

TANK CAPACITIES

Fuel oil 6.9 m³

 

PERFORMANCES (TRIALS)

BOLLARD PULL AHEAD 8.0 ton

SPEED 9.8 knots

 

PROPULSION SYSTEM

MAIN ENGINE 2x Caterpillar 3406C TA/A

TOTAL POWER 477 bmW (640i hp) at 1800 rpm

GEARBOX 2x Twin Disc MG 5091/3.82:1

PROPELLERS Bronze fixed pitch propeller

KORT NOZZELS Van de Giessen 2x 1000 mm with stainless steel innerings

ENGINE CONTROL Kobelt

STEERING GEAR 2x 25 mm single plate Powered hydraulic 2x 45, rudder indicator

 

AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

BILGE PUMP Sterling SIH 20, 32 m/hr

BATTERY SETS 2x 24V, 200 Ah + change over facility

COOLING SYSTEM Closed cooling system

ALARM SYSTEM Engines, gearboxes and bilge alarms

FRESH WATER PRESSURE SET Speck 24V

 

DECK LAY-OUT

ANCHORS 2x 48 kg Pool (HHP)

CHAIN 70 m, Ø 13mm, shortlink U2

ANCHOR WINCH Hand-operated

TOWING HOOK Mampaey, 15.3 ton SWL

COUPLING WINCH

PUSHBOW Cylindrical nubber fender Ø 380 mm

 

ACCOMMODATION

The wheelhouse ceiling and sides are insulated with mineral wool and

panelled. The wheelhouse floor is covered with rubber/synthetic floor

covering, make Bolidt, color blue The wheelhouse has one

helmsman seat, a bench and table with chair Below deck two berths, a

kitchen unit and a toilet space are arranged.

 

NAUTICAL AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

SEARCHLIGHT Den Haan 170 W 24 V

VHF RADIO Sailor RT 2048 25 W

NAVIGATION Navigation lights incl towing and pilot lights

 

Teignmouth Harbour Commission

The Harbour Commission is a Trust Port created by Statute.

The principal Order is the Teignmouth Harbour Order 1924

as amended by the Teignmouth Harbour Revision Order 2003

TEIGN C Damen Stan 1405

 

IMO: - N/A

MMSI: 235082804

Call Sign: MWBM9

AIS Vessel Type: Dredger

 

GENERAL

DAMEN YARD NUMBER: 503705

Avelingen-West 20

4202 MS Gorinchem

The Netherlands

Phone: +31 (0)183 63 99 11

info@damen.com

DELIVERY DATE August 2001

BASIC FUNCTIONS Towing, mooring, pushing and dredging operations

FLAG United Kingdom [GB]

OWNED Teignmouth Harbour Commission

 

CASSCATION: Bureau Veritas 1 HULL MACH Seagoing Launch

 

DIMENSIONS

LENGTH 14.40 m

BEAM 4.73 m

DEPTH AT SIDES 205 m

DRAUGHT AFT 171 m

DISPLACEMENT 48 ton

  

TANK CAPACITIES

Fuel oil 6.9 m³

 

PERFORMANCES (TRIALS)

BOLLARD PULL AHEAD 8.0 ton

SPEED 9.8 knots

 

PROPULSION SYSTEM

MAIN ENGINE 2x Caterpillar 3406C TA/A

TOTAL POWER 477 bmW (640i hp) at 1800 rpm

GEARBOX 2x Twin Disc MG 5091/3.82:1

PROPELLERS Bronze fixed pitch propeller

KORT NOZZELS Van de Giessen 2x 1000 mm with stainless steel innerings

ENGINE CONTROL Kobelt

STEERING GEAR 2x 25 mm single plate Powered hydraulic 2x 45, rudder indicator

 

AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

BILGE PUMP Sterling SIH 20, 32 m/hr

BATTERY SETS 2x 24V, 200 Ah + change over facility

COOLING SYSTEM Closed cooling system

ALARM SYSTEM Engines, gearboxes and bilge alarms

FRESH WATER PRESSURE SET Speck 24V

 

DECK LAY-OUT

ANCHORS 2x 48 kg Pool (HHP)

CHAIN 70 m, Ø 13mm, shortlink U2

ANCHOR WINCH Hand-operated

TOWING HOOK Mampaey, 15.3 ton SWL

COUPLING WINCH

PUSHBOW Cylindrical nubber fender Ø 380 mm

 

ACCOMMODATION

The wheelhouse ceiling and sides are insulated with mineral wool and

panelled. The wheelhouse floor is covered with rubber/synthetic floor

covering, make Bolidt, color blue The wheelhouse has one

helmsman seat, a bench and table with chair Below deck two berths, a

kitchen unit and a toilet space are arranged.

 

NAUTICAL AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

SEARCHLIGHT Den Haan 170 W 24 V

VHF RADIO Sailor RT 2048 25 W

NAVIGATION Navigation lights incl towing and pilot lights

 

Teignmouth Harbour Commission

The Harbour Commission is a Trust Port created by Statute.

The principal Order is the Teignmouth Harbour Order 1924

as amended by the Teignmouth Harbour Revision Order 2003

TEIGN C Damen Stan 1405

 

IMO: - N/A

MMSI: 235082804

Call Sign: MWBM9

AIS Vessel Type: Dredger

 

GENERAL

DAMEN YARD NUMBER: 503705

Avelingen-West 20

4202 MS Gorinchem

The Netherlands

Phone: +31 (0)183 63 99 11

info@damen.com

DELIVERY DATE August 2001

BASIC FUNCTIONS Towing, mooring, pushing and dredging operations

FLAG United Kingdom [GB]

OWNED Teignmouth Harbour Commission

 

CASSCATION: Bureau Veritas 1 HULL MACH Seagoing Launch

 

DIMENSIONS

LENGTH 14.40 m

BEAM 4.73 m

DEPTH AT SIDES 205 m

DRAUGHT AFT 171 m

DISPLACEMENT 48 ton

  

TANK CAPACITIES

Fuel oil 6.9 m³

 

PERFORMANCES (TRIALS)

BOLLARD PULL AHEAD 8.0 ton

SPEED 9.8 knots

 

PROPULSION SYSTEM

MAIN ENGINE 2x Caterpillar 3406C TA/A

TOTAL POWER 477 bmW (640i hp) at 1800 rpm

GEARBOX 2x Twin Disc MG 5091/3.82:1

PROPELLERS Bronze fixed pitch propeller

KORT NOZZELS Van de Giessen 2x 1000 mm with stainless steel innerings

ENGINE CONTROL Kobelt

STEERING GEAR 2x 25 mm single plate Powered hydraulic 2x 45, rudder indicator

 

AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

BILGE PUMP Sterling SIH 20, 32 m/hr

BATTERY SETS 2x 24V, 200 Ah + change over facility

COOLING SYSTEM Closed cooling system

ALARM SYSTEM Engines, gearboxes and bilge alarms

FRESH WATER PRESSURE SET Speck 24V

 

DECK LAY-OUT

ANCHORS 2x 48 kg Pool (HHP)

CHAIN 70 m, Ø 13mm, shortlink U2

ANCHOR WINCH Hand-operated

TOWING HOOK Mampaey, 15.3 ton SWL

COUPLING WINCH

PUSHBOW Cylindrical nubber fender Ø 380 mm

 

ACCOMMODATION

The wheelhouse ceiling and sides are insulated with mineral wool and

panelled. The wheelhouse floor is covered with rubber/synthetic floor

covering, make Bolidt, color blue The wheelhouse has one

helmsman seat, a bench and table with chair Below deck two berths, a

kitchen unit and a toilet space are arranged.

 

NAUTICAL AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

SEARCHLIGHT Den Haan 170 W 24 V

VHF RADIO Sailor RT 2048 25 W

NAVIGATION Navigation lights incl towing and pilot lights

 

Teignmouth Harbour Commission

The Harbour Commission is a Trust Port created by Statute.

The principal Order is the Teignmouth Harbour Order 1924

as amended by the Teignmouth Harbour Revision Order 20

TEIGN C Damen Stan 1405

 

IMO: - N/A

MMSI: 235082804

Call Sign: MWBM9

AIS Vessel Type: Dredger

 

GENERAL

 

DAMEN YARD NUMBER: 503705

Avelingen-West 20

4202 MS Gorinchem

The Netherlands

Phone: +31 (0)183 63 99 11

info@damen.com

DELIVERY DATE August 2001

BASIC FUNCTIONS Towing, mooring, pushing and dredging operations

FLAG United Kingdom [GB]

OWNED Teignmouth Harbour Commission

 

CASSCATION: Bureau Veritas 1 HULL MACH Seagoing Launch

 

DIMENSIONS

 

LENGTH 14.40 m

BEAM 4.73 m

DEPTH AT SIDES 205 m

DRAUGHT AFT 171 m

DISPLACEMENT 48 ton

  

TANK CAPACITIES

Fuel oil 6.9 m³

 

PERFORMANCES (TRIALS)

BOLLARD PULL AHEAD 8.0 ton

SPEED 9.8 knots

 

PROPULSION SYSTEM

MAIN ENGINE 2x Caterpillar 3406C TA/A

TOTAL POWER 477 bmW (640i hp) at 1800 rpm

GEARBOX 2x Twin Disc MG 5091/3.82:1

PROPELLERS Bronze fixed pitch propeller

KORT NOZZELS Van de Giessen 2x 1000 mm with stainless steel innerings

ENGINE CONTROL Kobelt

STEERING GEAR 2x 25 mm single plate Powered hydraulic 2x 45, rudder indicator

 

AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

BILGE PUMP Sterling SIH 20, 32 m/hr

BATTERY SETS 2x 24V, 200 Ah + change over facility

COOLING SYSTEM Closed cooling system

ALARM SYSTEM Engines, gearboxes and bilge alarms

FRESH WATER PRESSURE SET Speck 24V

 

DECK LAY-OUT

ANCHORS 2x 48 kg Pool (HHP)

CHAIN 70 m, Ø 13mm, shortlink U2

ANCHOR WINCH Hand-operated

TOWING HOOK Mampaey, 15.3 ton SWL

COUPLING WINCH

PUSHBOW Cylindrical nubber fender Ø 380 mm

 

ACCOMMODATION

The wheelhouse ceiling and sides are insulated with mineral wool and

panelled. The wheelhouse floor is covered with rubber/synthetic floor

covering, make Bolidt, color blue The wheelhouse has one

helmsman seat, a bench and table with chair Below deck two berths, a

kitchen unit and a toilet space are arranged.

 

NAUTICAL AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

SEARCHLIGHT Den Haan 170 W 24 V

VHF RADIO Sailor RT 2048 25 W

NAVIGATION Navigation lights incl towing and pilot lights

 

Teignmouth Harbour Commission

The Harbour Commission is a Trust Port created by Statute.

The principal Order is the Teignmouth Harbour Order 1924

as amended by the Teignmouth Harbour Revision Order 2003

 

Catherine Barr, who died in 2008, left the money to fund a new lifeboat named in the memory of her late husband, Dr John Buchanan Barr MBE.

Dr Barr worked as a GP in Glasgow before World War II, during which he served with distinction with the Royal Army Medical Corps in North Africa, Sicily and Italy. After demobilising, he returned to general practice in Glasgow.

However, he and his wife often spent their holidays in Portpatrick and the lifeboat bequest was because of their fondness for the village.

The new boat is stationed in the Dumfries and Galloway village.

  

Tamar class lifeboats are all-weather lifeboats operated by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) around the coasts of Great Britain and Ireland. The Tamar class is the replacement for the Tyne-class slipway launched All Weather Lifeboat (ALB).

 

The class name comes from the River Tamar in south west England which flows into the English Channel where they are manufactured by Babcock International Group.

 

Since 1982 the RNLI had deployed 17 knots (31 km/h) Tyne Class lifeboats at stations which launched their boats down slipways or needed to operate in shallow waters. The organisation desired to increase the speed and range of their operations so introduced 25 knots (46 km/h) Severn and Trent boats from 1994 where they could be moored afloat. They then needed to produce a boat with similar capabilities but with protected propellers and other modifications that would allow it to be launched on a slipway.

 

The prototype Tamar was built in 2000 and was used for trials until 2006. It was sold in December 2008 to Kent Police, becoming Princess Alexandra III, the force's permanent maritime vessel operating out of Sheerness. The first production boat, Haydn Miller entered service at Tenby in March 2006. A few of the early boats suffered problems such as fuel leaking under the floor of the engine control room around hydraulic lines. These boats were recalled and the problems rectified. There are very few reported problems associated with the vessel now as the design and manufacturing process is largely perfected.

 

The Tamar has a new design of crew workstation with seats that can move up and down 20 centimetres (7.9 in) as the boat passes through rough seas at high speed, and a networked computerised Systems and Information Management System (SIMS) which allows the crew to monitor and control the boat entirely from within the wheelhouse. The coxswain and helmsman have seat-mounted throttles, trackerball and joystick controls of the rudder. Alternatively the boat may be monitored and control by two controls on the bridge: Dual throttle controls and joystick on the left; dual throttle, wheel and control-screen on the right. All aspects of the vessel may also be controlled from this position.

 

The lifeboat is completely water-tight allowing it to self-right with up to 60 people on board. The boat has the potential to carry a maximum of 120 passengers on board, but without self righting capability. The Survivors Space has room for 10 sitting and 8 standing. The Survivors Space is accessed either through the Wheelhouse or the fore deck Emergency Escape Hatch.

 

Each Tamar carries a Y Class inflatable boat which can be deployed and recovered while at sea

 

A major maritime exercise, Exercise Diamond, which involved HM Coastguard, vessels, RNLI lifeboats, helicopters, search and rescue coordinators, Belfast Harbour, emergency services and local authorities was held on Sunday 23 September from 9.30 am. Exercise Diamond, a live large-scale incident exercise, was held within Belfast Lough, Northern Ireland and involved 365 people.

 

Exercise Diamond was designed to test the major incident plans for all of the organisations that would be involved should a major maritime incident happen in Northern Ireland.

 

Exercise Diamond was the largest live maritime exercise ever held in Northern Ireland.

 

An exercise held within the Titanic centenary, Olympic, & Diamond year involving Emergency Services, Agencies and Companies dedicated to saving lives and providing the best possible service.

 

The following organisations participated in the exercise:

 

HM Coastguard / Maritime and Coastguard Agency; Royal National Lifeboat Institution; Police Service of Northern Ireland; Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service; Northern Ireland Ambulance Service; Ministry of Defence (including Royal Airforce); Stena Line; RFD Survitec; Irish Coastguard; Northdown and Ards Borough Council; Belfast Harbour.

TEIGN C Damen Stan 1405

 

IMO: - N/A

MMSI: 235082804

Call Sign: MWBM9

AIS Vessel Type: Dredger

 

GENERAL

DAMEN YARD NUMBER: 503705

Avelingen-West 20

4202 MS Gorinchem

The Netherlands

Phone: +31 (0)183 63 99 11

info@damen.com

DELIVERY DATE August 2001

BASIC FUNCTIONS Towing, mooring, pushing and dredging operations

FLAG United Kingdom [GB]

OWNED Teignmouth Harbour Commission

 

CASSCATION: Bureau Veritas 1 HULL MACH Seagoing Launch

 

DIMENSIONS

LENGTH 14.40 m

BEAM 4.73 m

DEPTH AT SIDES 205 m

DRAUGHT AFT 171 m

DISPLACEMENT 48 ton

  

TANK CAPACITIES

Fuel oil 6.9 m³

 

PERFORMANCES (TRIALS)

BOLLARD PULL AHEAD 8.0 ton

SPEED 9.8 knots

 

PROPULSION SYSTEM

MAIN ENGINE 2x Caterpillar 3406C TA/A

TOTAL POWER 477 bmW (640i hp) at 1800 rpm

GEARBOX 2x Twin Disc MG 5091/3.82:1

PROPELLERS Bronze fixed pitch propeller

KORT NOZZELS Van de Giessen 2x 1000 mm with stainless steel innerings

ENGINE CONTROL Kobelt

STEERING GEAR 2x 25 mm single plate Powered hydraulic 2x 45, rudder indicator

 

AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

BILGE PUMP Sterling SIH 20, 32 m/hr

BATTERY SETS 2x 24V, 200 Ah + change over facility

COOLING SYSTEM Closed cooling system

ALARM SYSTEM Engines, gearboxes and bilge alarms

FRESH WATER PRESSURE SET Speck 24V

 

DECK LAY-OUT

ANCHORS 2x 48 kg Pool (HHP)

CHAIN 70 m, Ø 13mm, shortlink U2

ANCHOR WINCH Hand-operated

TOWING HOOK Mampaey, 15.3 ton SWL

COUPLING WINCH

PUSHBOW Cylindrical nubber fender Ø 380 mm

 

ACCOMMODATION

The wheelhouse ceiling and sides are insulated with mineral wool and

panelled. The wheelhouse floor is covered with rubber/synthetic floor

covering, make Bolidt, color blue The wheelhouse has one

helmsman seat, a bench and table with chair Below deck two berths, a

kitchen unit and a toilet space are arranged.

 

NAUTICAL AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

SEARCHLIGHT Den Haan 170 W 24 V

VHF RADIO Sailor RT 2048 25 W

NAVIGATION Navigation lights incl towing and pilot lights

 

Teignmouth Harbour Commission

The Harbour Commission is a Trust Port created by Statute.

The principal Order is the Teignmouth Harbour Order 1924

as amended by the Teignmouth Harbour Revision Order 2003

Flying Cloud was steered with the wooden and turned-spoke ship's wheel commonly found on sailing ships. However, the helmsman's spoke steering wheel was connected to the latest patented geared steering mechanism that was far more advanced than those installed in competing, new clipper ships being launched the same year as the Cloud.

This latest mechanical gearing was tighter and more precise with little lost motion at the wheel between helmsman and his feel for the rudder position.

Steering "tightness" may well have contributed in some medium measure to the Cloud's record 15,000 - 16,000 mile runs to California in 1851 and 1853. Rope wound around a drum, assisted by the mechanical purchase of dedicated wooden blocks -- though adequate -- resulted in a certain amount of slack tiller, which over time required reroving and tightening to take up steering slack.

Geared steering made the helmsman's "feel" for the rudder position more exact. There was a direct, positive rudder action as well as absence of sudden wave-induced rudder shock felt at the helm requiring human reaction, certainly less reaction than from tackle and tiller steering.

General Description: "By the 1850s, steering technology had resolved into a strong metal yoke [arrangement], keyed directly into the rudder post [end grain] -- eliminating block and tackle -- actuated by two arms moving in opposite direction from a common shaft with opposed threads."*

 

* To view diagrams of both the older tiller with tackle-over-barrel steering compared to American Pattern steering with cast iron frame support coupled with yoke, nut blocks and opposed-thread steering shaft, see China Tea Clippers, by George F. Campbell, pages 126-128 for text and author's illustrations. Published in the USA by David McKay Company, Inc., New York LCCC 74-6549

  

MEDAL RECORD

Nineteen medals have been awarded, one Gold, 13 Silver and five Bronze, the last, a silver, being voted in 1971.

 

In September 1835, J H Vivian, the local MP arranged with the Institution for the purchase of a lifeboat. It was controlled by Swansea Harbour Trustees until 1863, when the Institution took over. Lifeboats have always been stationed at Mumbles, but until 1904 the station was known as Swansea. The branch continued to be called Swansea, Mumbles and Port Eynon branch until 1910, when Swansea became a separate financial branch. Swansea and Mumbles became one branch again in 1940.

 

In early days the lifeboat was housed on the shore under the Mumbles cliffs and was launched and rehoused along a stone slipway by means of block and tackle. After the first world war a lifeboat house was erected on piles alongside the pier and now a lifeboat can be launched at a moments notice, irrespective of the state of the tide.

 

1833

Silver Medal awarded to John Bevan, Master of the schooner Gower for rescuing six men from the brig Ann and Margaret, which went aground at Aberavon by swimming with the lead line round his body to the vessel on 14 October 1833.

 

1835

Silver Medal awarded to William Evans for rescuing two of the three crew from the sloop John that went aground at Neath on 26 October 1835. One man was drowned trying to swim ashore so the Master and the other crewman took to the rigging in order to escape the full fury of the waves. The Masters of several larger, decked boats, refused to help. Mr Evans with four of his men rowed off in his smaller, open boat, and doggedly persevering, took off the two men.

 

1838

Silver Medal awarded to John Reeve, Master of Schooner Wave, for the part he played in the rescue of the three crew from the sloop Feronia that was wrecked on the Mixen off Swansea on 24 July 1838.

 

1839

Silver Medals awarded to Captain Thomas Jones, Captain John Howell, Captain Charles Sutton, Captain Joseph Foley, Arthur Rees and Lewis Jenkins for rescuing at the third attempt, the sea swamping and beating them back twice, five men from the brig Thomas Piele that was wrecked on a shallow shore near Port Talbot on 7 January 1839.

 

1840

Second-Service clasp to Silver Medal awarded to Captain Joseph Foley for rescuing two of the three men from the Mary bound from Cork to Portsmouth, which was wrecked near Port Talbot on 20 January 1840. Captain Foley stripped off his clothes, made his way through the surf with a line around his waist and succeeded in rescuing the Master and remaining man from the rigging. He fastened the line around each in turn then passed them to other seamen who had approached as near as they could to the wreck.

 

1863

Martha and Anne began service, named after the daughters of Michael Steel of Oxford, whose legacy had paid for her.

 

1866

Wolverhampton on service. She was lost, with four crew, in 1883.

 

1874

On 12 August 1874 The Board of Trade forwarded a binocular glass which had been received, through the Foreign Office from The Emperor of Germany for presentation to the coxswain, in recognition of the services rendered, when the German ship Triton of Eckernfőrd was wrecked on the Nixon Sand on the 29 August 1873. The German Consul General had also been instructed to pay £4 to the crew of the lifeboat.

 

1883

Silver Medal awarded to Coxswain Jenkin Jenkins for the part he played on 27 January 1883 when trying to rescue the crew of the German barque Admiral Prinz Adalbert from the windward side, the lifeboat was thrown violently against her and swept over successive ridges of rocks by heavy seas. Four of the crew, John and William Jenkins (sons of the coxswain), William MacNamara (son-in-law of the coxswain) and William Rogers lost their lives, the remainder were all more or less seriously injured. The Institution granted £800 towards the fund raised for the widows and orphans. Wolverhampton (ON229) replaces her namesake

 

1884

New lifeboat house constructed at a cost of £350.

 

1888

Slipway constructed at a cost of £110.

 

1896

Compensation paid for damage to oyster beds because of a low water launch on 27 July.

 

1897

Mumbles Railway & Pier Co constructed a mooring slipway free of charge.

 

1898

No.5 Reserve (ON173) brought to the station when the Wolverhampton’s planking was deemed to be decaying.

 

1900

James Stevens No 12 (ON436) brought to service. Capsized with the loss of 6 crew in 1903.

 

1902

Additional rocket distress signal post erected near the coastguard look-out on Mumbles Head.

 

1903

On 1 February the lifeboat, which had put out with the intention of helping the ss Christina of Waterford, which had grounded at Port Talbot on the previous evening, found that her help was not wanted, and made for Port Talbot harbour. The lifeboat capsized off the entrance with the loss of six crew out of 14. The Institution granted £1,200 towards the fund raised locally for the dependants. One of the rescued, Tom Michael, was a survivor of the 1883 accident. Those lost were Coxswain Thomas Rogers, Second Coxswain Daniell Claypitt, David John Morgan, George Michael, James Gammon and Robert Smith. The lifeboat was damaged beyond repair. No. 4 reserve, Richard (ON248) and No 3A reserve, Quiver (ON265) in service from 1903 – 1905.

 

1905

Charlie Medland (ON535) began service.

 

1916

New slipway and approach gangway constructed.

 

1922

Alterations and extension of slipway carried out at a cost of £1,800.

 

1924

The Edward, Prince of Wales (ON678) began service. All crew were lost whilst on service in 1947

 

1935

Centenary Vellum presented.

 

1941

Bronze Medal awarded to Coxswain William J Gammon and to Mechanic Robert T Williams for the rescue of the crew of 10 of the steamer Cornish Rose of Liverpool that was dragging her anchors in pitch dark, mist and rain squalls in a whole south east gale and heavy breaking sea in Swansea Bay on 20 January 1941. The vessel was very near the shore and rolling heavily. The ordinary perils of the sea were greatly increased because the shore was thickly set with wartime iron rails defences but ignoring the dangers the coxswain took off the 10 man crew and landed them safely.

 

1944

Gold Medal awarded to Coxswain William J Gammon and the Bronze Medal to Mechanic William Gilbert Davies and Bowman Thomas J Ace for the rescue of the crew of 42 of a Canadian frigate Cheboque smothered in heavy seas on Port Talbot Bar on 11 October 1944. In a series of 12 very hazardous approaches, with the lifeboat rising and falling like a lift, all 42 men were taken off the frigate. The rescued Canadians spoke afterwards of the work of their rescuers as "magnificent" and "almost miraculous". Two of the lifeboatmen were over 70, two were in their sixties and the average age of the crew was 55. The Maud Smith award for the bravest act of life-saving in 1944 was awarded to Coxswain William J Gammon for this service.

 

1947

On 23 April the Edward Prince of Wales lifeboat was capsized and wrecked with the loss of her crew of eight after she had gone to help the ss Samtampa with a crew of 39 off Sker Point. The Institution made a grant of £500 to the local fund and pays service scale pensions to the dependants. The death roll that night was no less than 47. The names of those lost were Coxswain William John Gammon, Second Coxswain William Noel, Mechanics William Gilbert Davies and Ernest Griffin, William Richard Scourfield Thomas, William L Howell, William Ronald Thomas and Richard Smith. William Gammon – Manchester and District (ON849) began service at a cost of £17,000.

 

1948

The Royal Humane Society awarded a Bronze Medal and the thanks certificate to Mechanic R J Gammon for his efforts on 18 November when a frogman doing renovation work lost his life.

 

1964

Silver Medal awarded to Coxswain Lionel Derek Scott and the Thanks of the Institution inscribed on Vellum awarded to Second Coxswain W Davies, Mechanic J Gammon, Assistant Mechanic W Tucker, Signalman J Bailey, K Kostromin, G Parsons, H Randall and J Whitford for the rescue of the crew of the Dutch motor vessel Kilo from their burning ship in a violent storm on the night of 17 November 1963.

 

1965

Inshore lifeboat station established in May with a D class lifeboat. Operational summer months only. The cost defrayed by the Rotary Club of Swansea.

 

1968

Bronze Medal to Coxswain Lionel Derek Scott and an additional monetary award to him and each of the lifeboat crew for the rescue of seven crew-members of the sand dredger Steepholm which grounded on the Tuskar Rock in a fresh west-south-westerly wind with a moderate to rough sea. Six of the crew were rescued from life-rafts after which the lifeboat returned to the casualty for the master. As he jumped aboard the lifeboat, the vessel was caught by a heavy sea and he fell between the Steepholm and the lifeboat, fortunately the second coxswain and a member of the crew were able to grab him before he fell into the water and he was pulled aboard unhurt.

 

1971

Silver Second-Service Clasp awarded to Coxswain Lionel Derek Scott BEM, in recognition of his courage when he put out in a small outboard motor dinghy and rescued a boy after his canoe capsized on 12 April 1971. Leaving his wife to call out the inflatable lifeboat Coxswain Scott, in poor weather and turbulent confused seas drove the unstable dinghy towards the boy, who by now was very exhausted. He unshipped the outboard, took him aboard, then re-shipped the engine and headed towards shore, meeting the inflatable lifeboat which took the casualty aboard.

 

The Thanks of the Institution inscribed on Vellum awarded to Helmsman Alan Richards Jones, crew members Peter Allan Algie and Anthony David Lewis for the rescue of three men from a cabin cruiser on 3 October.

 

1973

A Framed Letter of Thanks signed by the Chairman of the Institution, Commander F R H Swann, CBE, RNVR, was presented to crew member W Clements in recognition of his action when he leapt aboard the yacht Karfinn to secure a tow-line during the service by the lifeboat on 19 December in an east-south-easterly gale and a rough sea and during the tow back to Swansea with skill and determination managed to prevent the yacht from sheering uncontrollably.

 

1974

Pentland – Civil Service No. 31 (ON940) began service and served until 1985.

 

1980

Coxswain Lionel Derek Scott was presented with an engraved statuette of a lifeboatman by Mr Raymond Baxter, Chairman of the RNLI Public Relations Committee at the International Boat Show, Earls Court, on 9 January, in recognition of his radio and television broadcasts and numerous public talks over the years.

 

1981

The Thanks of the Institution inscribed on Vellum accorded to Coxswain Lionel Derek Scott BEM in recognition of his skill and determination when he put out in his rowing boat, and with great physical effort rescued the crew of two of a dinghy which had capsized approximately three quarters of a mile off Southend beach in a gentle breeze and a choppy sea with freezing temperature on 22 December.

 

1983

The Thanks of the Institution inscribed on Vellum accorded to Helmsman Anthony David Lewis in recognition of the calmness and determination he displayed when on 21 August he swam from the lifeboat to an unoccupied cabin cruiser which was burning fiercely and drifting towards a crowded Mumbles Pier. Having secured a line he returned to the lifeboat and towed the craft to deeper water where she sank.

 

1985

150th Anniversary Vellum presented to the station. The Ethel Anne Measures (ON1096) begins service.

 

1994

New boathouse constructed on the existing site of the old D class boathouse. As well as housing the D class lifeboat it includes changing/drying room, toilet, crew room, kitchen, office, locker room and store rooms.

 

New D class lifeboat D-463 Nellie Grace Hughes was placed on service on 29 November

 

2002

Following the visit on 4 September 2001 by the Coast Review delegation, led by Commodore R C Hastie, it was agreed by the Search and Rescue Committee on 6 February 2002 and resolved by the Executive Committee at their meeting on 10 April 2002 that the station be earmarked for the allocation of an FSB2 in due course and that the replacement of the existing boathouse and slipway be progressed in order to ensure that the new facilities are available when required. It was also resolved that there be no change to the ILB coverage at this station.

 

2004

The new class of lifeboat IB1, D-623 Peterborough Beer Festival 2 was placed on service on Thursday 15 July. D-463 has been withdrawn.

 

2006

Ethel Anne Measures leaves and is replaced by Babs and Agnes Robertson (ON1127)

 

2009

For services to maritime safety in Swansea DLA Capt Roy Griffiths has been honoured by Her Majesty the Queen in the New Year Honours; Member, Order of the British Empire (MBE).

 

2013

The new station D Class lifeboat D-761 Mark Loft was placed on service 18 September 2013. This lifeboat was funded by the generous bequest of Dr Christine Elizabeth Quartley in memory of her nephew. Lifeboat D623 Peterborough Beer Festival 2 has been withdrawn.

 

2014

A new Tamar class lifeboat, ON1307 Roy Barker IV was placed on service on 8 February 2014. This lifeboat was funded by the generous legacy of Mr Roy Barker together with other bequests and gifts. Lifeboat ON1127 Babs and Agnes Robertson has been withdrawn.

 

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Resultado final / Campeonato Campeonato Brasileiro da Classe Star 2013:

 

1º colocado: Veleiro: COME TOGETHER. Timoneiro: Lars Schmidt Grael. Proeiro: Samuel Gonçalves

 

2º colocado: Veleiro: CLEMENTINE. Timoneiro: Marcelo Fuchs. Proeiro: Ronaldo Seifer

 

3º colocado: Veleiro: PARDAL ORELHUDO. Timoneiro: Guilherme Raulino. Proeiro: Alexandre Freitas

  

Final result / Brazilian Championship Star Class 2013:

 

1º place: Sail boat: COME TOGETHER. Helmsman: Lars Schmidt Grael. Bowman: Samuel Gonçalves

 

2º place: Sail boat: CLEMENTINE. Helmsman: Marcelo Fuchs. Bowman: Ronaldo Seifer

 

3º place: Sail boat: PARDAL ORELHUDO. Helmsman: Guilherme Raulino. Bowman: Alexandre Freitas

  

Résultat final / Championnat Brésilien de Classe Star 2013:

 

1º lieu: Bateau: COME TOGETHER. Timonier: Lars Schmidt Grael. Arbalétrier: Samuel Gonçalves

 

2º lieu: Bateau: CLEMENTINE. Timonier: Marcelo Fuchs. Arbalétrier: Ronaldo Seifer

 

3º lieu: Bateau: PARDAL ORELHUDO. Timonier: Guilherme Raulino. Arbalétrier: Alexandre Freitas.

  

Resultado final / Campeonato Brasileño de Clase Star 2013:

 

1º lugar: Velero: COME TOGETHER. Timonel: Lars Schmidt Grael. Arquero: Samuel Gonçalves

 

2º lugar: Velero: CLEMENTINE. Timonel: Marcelo Fuchs. Arquero: Ronaldo Seifer

 

3º lugar: Velero: PARDAL ORELHUDO. Timonel: Guilherme Raulino. Aquero: Alexandre Freitas.

  

Brasília 2013 - Iate Clube de Brasília.

  

Veleje você também – Sail you too - Vous naviguer aussi – Navega tu tambíen

 

TEIGN C Damen Stan 1405

 

IMO: - N/A

MMSI: 235082804

Call Sign: MWBM9

AIS Vessel Type: Dredger

 

GENERAL

 

DAMEN YARD NUMBER: 503705

Avelingen-West 20

4202 MS Gorinchem

The Netherlands

Phone: +31 (0)183 63 99 11

info@damen.com

DELIVERY DATE August 2001

BASIC FUNCTIONS Towing, mooring, pushing and dredging operations

FLAG United Kingdom [GB]

OWNED Teignmouth Harbour Commission

 

CASSCATION: Bureau Veritas 1 HULL MACH Seagoing Launch

 

DIMENSIONS

 

LENGTH 14.40 m

BEAM 4.73 m

DEPTH AT SIDES 205 m

DRAUGHT AFT 171 m

DISPLACEMENT 48 ton

  

TANK CAPACITIES

Fuel oil 6.9 m³

 

PERFORMANCES (TRIALS)

BOLLARD PULL AHEAD 8.0 ton

SPEED 9.8 knots

 

PROPULSION SYSTEM

MAIN ENGINE 2x Caterpillar 3406C TA/A

TOTAL POWER 477 bmW (640i hp) at 1800 rpm

GEARBOX 2x Twin Disc MG 5091/3.82:1

PROPELLERS Bronze fixed pitch propeller

KORT NOZZELS Van de Giessen 2x 1000 mm with stainless steel innerings

ENGINE CONTROL Kobelt

STEERING GEAR 2x 25 mm single plate Powered hydraulic 2x 45, rudder indicator

 

AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

BILGE PUMP Sterling SIH 20, 32 m/hr

BATTERY SETS 2x 24V, 200 Ah + change over facility

COOLING SYSTEM Closed cooling system

ALARM SYSTEM Engines, gearboxes and bilge alarms

FRESH WATER PRESSURE SET Speck 24V

 

DECK LAY-OUT

ANCHORS 2x 48 kg Pool (HHP)

CHAIN 70 m, Ø 13mm, shortlink U2

ANCHOR WINCH Hand-operated

TOWING HOOK Mampaey, 15.3 ton SWL

COUPLING WINCH

PUSHBOW Cylindrical nubber fender Ø 380 mm

 

ACCOMMODATION

The wheelhouse ceiling and sides are insulated with mineral wool and

panelled. The wheelhouse floor is covered with rubber/synthetic floor

covering, make Bolidt, color blue The wheelhouse has one

helmsman seat, a bench and table with chair Below deck two berths, a

kitchen unit and a toilet space are arranged.

 

NAUTICAL AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

SEARCHLIGHT Den Haan 170 W 24 V

VHF RADIO Sailor RT 2048 25 W

NAVIGATION Navigation lights incl towing and pilot lights

 

Teignmouth Harbour Commission

The Harbour Commission is a Trust Port created by Statute.

The principal Order is the Teignmouth Harbour Order 1924

as amended by the Teignmouth Harbour Revision Order 2003

 

A vintage beach vignette. Bob and Julie among the shell seekers with their plastic bags. These kids look like they've seen enough shells for now.

 

This must be one of Mother's photos - trying to carry on after Dad left. Trying to "mother" - to take photos to take trips. I can only imagine how odd, how hard all of this seemed to be for her in those days. Those of us on the up-end of the birth order had left. I suppose you could say that we had fled. I feel ashamed now to think of how I put as much distance as I could between myself and Florida out of some instinctive sense of self-preservation. Maybe it takes a lifetime to learn to cultivate a compassion heart and a helping nature. I'm sure some people are born to that quality of kindness. I was not.

 

*

SWIMMING

Some nights, I rise from the latest excuse for

Why not stay awhile, usually that hour when

the coyotes roam the streets as if they've always

owned the place and had come back inspecting now

for damage. But what hasn't been damaged? History

here means a history of storms rushing the trees

for so long, their bowed shapes seem a kind of star -

worth trusting, I mean, as in how the helmsman,

steering home, knows what star to lean on. Do

people, anymore, even say helmsman? Everything

in waves, or at least wave-like, as when another's

suffering, being greater, displaces our own, or

I understand it should, which is meant to be

different, I'm sure of it, from that pleasure

Lucretius speaks of, in witnessing from land

a ship foundering at sea, though more and more

it all seems related. I love the nights here. I love

the jetty's black ghost-finger, how it calms

the harbor, how the fog hanging stranded just

above the water is fog, finally, not the left-behind

parts of those questions from which I half-wish

I could school my mind, desperate cargo,

to keep a little distance. An old map from when

this place was first settled shows monsters

everywhere, once the shore gives out - it can still

feel like that: I dive in, and they rise like faithfulness

itself, watery pallbearers heading seaward, and

I the raft they steady. It seems there's no turning back.

- Carl Phillips

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