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Sometimes when exploring the local beaches you find a gem. The calm water seen in the 25 sec exposure belies the 45 mph winds I experienced, coupled with sinking sands around the boat made for a challenging capture!
After a little research here is the story of the SS Nornen;
In March 1897 a howling south westerly gale swept up the Bristol Channel, bringing with it high seas, driving snow and sleet.
The Norwegian barque SS Nornen had tried out to ride out the storm but had found her anchors dragging. She was being driven towards Berrow mud flats. The crew desperately tied to save her, but were fighting a losing cause.
Launched down the rails on the jetty, the local lifeboat lifeboat with its crew of ten oarsmen battled through high seas and winds to the SS Nornen. Despite the gale, the lifeboat managed to get alongside the helpless ship, just as she was being driven onto the sands.
The ship's crew of ten, together with their dog, were taken off by the lifeboat and landed safely at Burnham at three o'clock in the afternoon.
Definitely one to revisit, I'm keeping my eye on the fog forecast and calmer winds...
A view down the waterfront at Bristol. We walked about 7 miles around Bristol and enjoyed every minute. On the trail of a certain sheep by the name of Shaun, we found quite a few :)) The sheep treasure hunt is in aid of Children's Charities and all the sheep (various themes) will be auctioned off for the charities. This shot was taken as we were walking up to the bridge to take us across to the SS Great Britain...and yet more sheep! :)
SS Great Britain
Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel for the Great Western Steamship Company's transatlantic service between Bristol and New York. The SS Great Britain was the first iron steamer to cross the Atlantic, she did it in 14 days in 1845. Other ships had been built of iron or equipped with a screw propeller, Great Britain was the first to combine these features in a large ocean-going ship.
36. Trains or Boats or Planes. Theme for 115 pictures in 2015
Originally a private steamship on Lake Muskoka, Ontario, the Ella Marie later ferried resort guests to Bigwin Inn on Lake of Bays. After the resort declined, the boat rotted for decades. Volunteer efforts helped raise and restore it. The restored SS Bigwin was launched in 2012 and now does commercial summer cruises between Dorset, Bigwin Island and other locations on Lake of Bays. This photo predates its launch.
I'm sorting old photos and uploading some of interest. This image was posted to Flickr on Nov. 2, 2019.
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Uh oh. I can't even begin to guess what this SS means. It's not Swallow Sidecar or Super Sport.
2023 Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance: On Route Highway 1: 1930 Mercedes-Benz 710 SS Special Roadster
Built in 1911, the SS Ayrfield now rests in the waters at Wentworth Point in Sydney. It is a floating forest, rich with mangrove trees.
Brunel's iron ship in Bristol this morning. 4.30am start reminded me why i do not take many images at this time of year. Would have liked a slightly clearer reflection of the ship in the water but the morning light made up for this i feel. I used a Lee 9 stop grad to balance the sky.
Rotterdam (1959) is a former Holland -Amercia-Line passenger ship.
The ship lies in Rotterdam at the 3e Katendrechtse Hoofd.
Made this photo and added the fuji velvia 50 color profile later in photoshop.
An example of the kind of portraiture I like to provide to my customers. What will you create? And is the world ready to see? Hmm...
SS Great Britain is a museum ship and former passenger steamship, which was advanced for her time. She was the longest passenger ship in the world from 1845 to 1854. She was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel
A great night's entertainment in good company kindly arranged by Ray McBride, shooting the remains of the SS Denham. The old survey boat met its tragic end with the loss of 8 lives a year into peacetime when it hit a mine a mile off the coast of the Wirral.
Despite the great sky for sunset, I don't think I really did it justice compared to the other lads who posted some really excellent shots. A great subject and another one I will have to go back and have another go.
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SS Great Britain in dry dock at Bristol in 2005.
History
Name:SS Great Britain
Owner:Great Western Steamship Company
Builder:William Patterson
Cost:
Projected: £70,000
Actual: £117,000
Laid down:July 1839
Launched:19 July 1843
Completed:1845
Maiden voyage:26 July 1845
In service:1845–1886
Homeport:Bristol, England
General characteristics
Type:Passenger steamship
Displacement:3,674 tons load draught
Length:322 ft (98 m)
Beam:50 ft 6 in (15.39 m)
Draught:16 ft (4.9 m)[1]
Installed power:2 × twin 88-inch (220 cm) cylinder, 6 ft (1.8 m) stroke, 500 hp (370 kW), 18 rpm inclined direct-acting steam engines
Propulsion:Single screw propeller
Sail plan:
Original: Five schooner-rigged and one square-rigged mast
After 1853: Three square-rigged masts
Speed:10 to 11 knots (19 to 20 km/h; 12 to 13 mph)
Capacity:
360 passengers, later increased to 730
1,200 tons of cargo
Complement:130 officers and crew (as completed)
SS Great Britain is a museum ship and former passenger steamship, which was advanced for her time. She was the longest passenger ship in the world from 1845 to 1854. She was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel for the Great Western Steamship Company's transatlantic service between Bristol and New York. While other ships had been built of iron or equipped with a screw propeller, Great Britain was the first to combine these features in a large ocean-going ship. She was the first iron steamer to cross the Atlantic, which she did in 1845, in the time of 14 days.
The ship is 322 ft (98 m) in length and has a 3,400-ton displacement. She was powered by two inclined 2 cylinder engines of the direct-acting type, with twin 88 in (220 cm) bore, 6-foot (1.8 m) stroke cylinders. She was also provided with secondary sail power. The four decks provided accommodation for a crew of 120, plus 360 passengers who were provided with cabins and dining and promenade saloons.
When launched in 1843, Great Britain was by far the largest vessel afloat. However, her protracted construction and high cost had left her owners in a difficult financial position, and they were forced out of business in 1846 having spent all their funds re-floating the ship after she was run aground at Dundrum Bay after a navigational error. In 1852 she was sold for salvage and repaired. Great Britain carried thousands of immigrants to Australia from 1852 until converted to sail in 1881. Three years later, she was retired to the Falkland Islands where she was used as a warehouse, quarantine ship and coal hulk until scuttled in 1937.[2]
In 1970, following a cash donation by Sir Jack Hayward that paid for the vessel to be towed back to the UK, Great Britain was returned to the Bristol dry dock where she was built. Now listed as part of the National Historic Fleet, she is an award-winning visitor attraction and museum ship in Bristol Harbour, with between 150,000 and 200,000 visitors annually.
Exhibit
Sacred Sites \ Sacred Sights: Architecture, Ethics, and Spiritual Geographies
Rapson Hall, HGA Gallery
University of Minnesota, College of Design
April 4, 2008 through April 30, 2008