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Sea Pictures from Dover.
Sailing Ships just off Dover: Europa above and De Gallant below...
We have 340 plus pages below now...use our own SEARCH ENGINE just below to help you trawl through. All pictures are the copyright of the owners.
Editor: Paul Boland - dover7@msn.com
Post 4337
Ed Connell, Dover Strait
Monarch at the cruise terminals today with Dover Explorer entering by the Eastern Entrance.
Tuesday, 30 May 2017 - 18:43
Tuesday, 30 May 2017 - 18:43
Post 4336
Ray H, Dover
Re your fears about overdoing Cranes in post 3852 - Worry ye not and keep up the good work.
Tuesday, 30 May 2017 - 16:16
Tuesday, 30 May 2017 - 16:16
Post 4335
Sea News, Dover
Monarch through the mist this morning...not the worlds greatest picture by any means but it conveys the general situation...
Blimey Ed - what a cracker below. A real beauty, its a shame in a way to put anything above it on the page.
PB.
Tuesday, 30 May 2017 - 15:10
Post 4334
Ed Connell, Dover Strait
Belgian schooner Rupel in the Dunkerque fairway today.
Tuesday, 30 May 2017 - 13:09
Tuesday, 30 May 2017 - 13:09
Post 4333
Sea News, Dover
Phew! I'm having one of them days and its only early...
made an error so here we go again..
Almost overlooked in all the current excitements...here we have the Saga Pearl II departing on sunday evening. She was heading off to Stavanger, the first step in her North Cape Cruise as mentioned by ColetteB previously. An exhilarating trip for those onboard for sure. Hope they packed their anoraks... it gets chilly up there..
Below we have her earlier in the departing procedure as she turns amid the platforms etc. That's HMS Falken again to the left of shot below... with Arion in the foreground.
And now some more of the huge crane platform ENAK as she moves into the outer harbour with Tug Arion again in play.. that's Falken again there to the left in the background.
I've probably over done it with the cranes etc...so as a complete and total antidote and to keep a wider balance.. tomorrow we will have something different, the wild flowers currently showing along the seafront. Only because they are wild and woolly...
Great work from our roving reporter Sarah below there. Lovely shots Sarah.
Right in close to all the goings-on as ever.
Good ones of the Falken Mike. Nice work all round. Nice shot that of Grumpy at the tidal basin.
And grand contributions from Patrick, good story too .. capturing the moment.
Well done teamsters
PaulB
PS: Another great ship in port...Monarch. So far pictures hampered by mist, but hopefully things will improve.
Tuesday, 30 May 2017 - 07:27
made an error so here we go again..
Almost overlooked in all the current excitements...here we have the Saga Pearl II departing on sunday evening. She was heading off to Stavanger, the first step in her North Cape Cruise as mentioned by ColetteB previously. An exhilarating trip for those onboard for sure. Hope they packed their anoraks... it gets chilly up there..
Below we have her earlier in the departing procedure as she turns amid the platforms etc. That's HMS Falken again to the left of shot below... with Arion in the foreground.
And now some more of the huge crane platform ENAK as she moves into the outer harbour with Tug Arion again in play.. that's Falken again there to the left in the background.
I've probably over done it with the cranes etc...so as a complete and total antidote and to keep a wider balance.. tomorrow we will have something different, the wild flowers currently showing along the seafront. Only because they are wild and woolly...
Great work from our roving reporter Sarah below there. Lovely shots Sarah.
Right in close to all the goings-on as ever.
Good ones of the Falken Mike. Nice work all round. Nice shot that of Grumpy at the tidal basin.
And grand contributions from Patrick, good story too .. capturing the moment.
Well done teamsters
PaulB
PS: Another great ship in port...Monarch. So far pictures hampered by mist, but hopefully things will improve.
Tuesday, 30 May 2017 - 07:27
Post 4331
Sarah, Ramsgate
Selection from harbour activity in Ramsgate
Border Force "Eagle"
Sea Bronco
Ramsgate Lifeboat "Esme Anderson" called out twice in one day
Monday, 29 May 2017 - 21:58
Border Force "Eagle"
Sea Bronco
Ramsgate Lifeboat "Esme Anderson" called out twice in one day
Monday, 29 May 2017 - 21:58
Post 4330
Patrick, Marine Parade
Thanks Mike J. Just missed the 'splash' unfortunately, and the weather not too good for those great clear crisp photos we see on this forum.
Second large chunk retrieved this morning by 'ENAK's' large grab. This appears to be the last one as the barge has now returned to the other side and the 2 small yellow marker buoys at the 'drop zone' have disappeared.
Grab size clearly visible here showing the workpersons in orange below - somewhat dwarfed by the size of the grab. The retrieved block was set down just beside and behind the first on right of shot.
Monday, 29 May 2017 - 15:20
Second large chunk retrieved this morning by 'ENAK's' large grab. This appears to be the last one as the barge has now returned to the other side and the 2 small yellow marker buoys at the 'drop zone' have disappeared.
Grab size clearly visible here showing the workpersons in orange below - somewhat dwarfed by the size of the grab. The retrieved block was set down just beside and behind the first on right of shot.
Monday, 29 May 2017 - 15:20
Post 4329
Mike J., Dover
A fascinating sequence from Patrick - well done !
Must have been a helluva splash when the block slipped from the grab.
The ENAK is going to be working on the Dunkirk Jetty demolition for a month, will be worth keeping an eye on.
Nice FALKEN pix from Paul, here's a few from the Ad.Pier.
She was en route Ostend from the Solent & had anchored overnight off Samphire Hoe.
The FALKEN was built in 1947 & is operated by the Swedish Navy as a training ship.
A most attractive vessel.
Extremely low water on Sunday morning.
First time that I’ve seen weed at the side of the entrance to the Tidal Basin. the channel is cut thru the chalk.
Monday, 29 May 2017 - 11:08
Must have been a helluva splash when the block slipped from the grab.
The ENAK is going to be working on the Dunkirk Jetty demolition for a month, will be worth keeping an eye on.
Nice FALKEN pix from Paul, here's a few from the Ad.Pier.
She was en route Ostend from the Solent & had anchored overnight off Samphire Hoe.
The FALKEN was built in 1947 & is operated by the Swedish Navy as a training ship.
A most attractive vessel.
Extremely low water on Sunday morning.
First time that I’ve seen weed at the side of the entrance to the Tidal Basin. the channel is cut thru the chalk.
Monday, 29 May 2017 - 11:08
Post 4328
vic matcham , Dovor
I would love to be working down there at this time just my kind of work.
Monday, 29 May 2017 - 10:37
Monday, 29 May 2017 - 10:37
Post 4327
Patrick, Marine Parade
Floating Crane barge 'ENAK' was working on Saturday removing large concrete block from the Dunkirk Jetty demolition. The block, with mooring bollard clearly visible, was being moved round the Prince of Wales into the outer harbour for apparent deposit next or onto the pier.
It seems that it may have been somewhat unfortunate in that the grab split the block whilst in transit along the eastern side of the pier and it fell into the water.
On Sunday the hunt was on to locate abd retrieve said block. 'ENAK' carefully manoeuvred to the spot; spent quite a while in the search and finally retrieved at least the larger part - now deposited on the Prince of Wales
Today (Monday morning) 'ENAK' is back in the same spot - apparently looking for the remaining bit(s).
Of course this may all be no more than a training exercise or just not the case at all! Any News?
Monday, 29 May 2017 - 10:07
It seems that it may have been somewhat unfortunate in that the grab split the block whilst in transit along the eastern side of the pier and it fell into the water.
On Sunday the hunt was on to locate abd retrieve said block. 'ENAK' carefully manoeuvred to the spot; spent quite a while in the search and finally retrieved at least the larger part - now deposited on the Prince of Wales
Today (Monday morning) 'ENAK' is back in the same spot - apparently looking for the remaining bit(s).
Of course this may all be no more than a training exercise or just not the case at all! Any News?
Monday, 29 May 2017 - 10:07
Post 4326
Sea News, Dover
The picture below is from a different camera, taken a tad later, its a bit too bright...but..
Below we have HMS Falken. She came into port yesterday for several hours arriving at 09.50. She is gone again now. We have had pictures of this one before under full sail too...check it out in the search engine. I knew the name rang a bell...
That was one heck of a storm last night. It woke yours truly violently from his slumbers, as the observation tower began to rattle and shake. My sweet dreams came to a shuddering halt around 2am. I was dreaming about that Rhine maiden too...
or..to make it clear..my maiden aunt who lives by the Rhine
Great work below there from Andy and Nigel. Amazing angles from on high. Cracking shots indeed!
Well done doing that post Mike
Glad you got that shot of Lombok Strait Ed...that's one ship that eludes me. I cant seem to get a decent pic.
Yes I think I saw the Red Baron too Brian...quite a plane that
PaulB.
Monday, 29 May 2017 - 06:42
Post 4325
brian, dover
so that's why the red baron was lerking around. lol
Sunday, 28 May 2017 - 16:47
Sunday, 28 May 2017 - 16:47
Post 4324
Mike J., Dover
Another splendid drone photo from Andy Wood of the EUROPEAN SEAWAYS on the Cairnryan/Larne route, standing-in while one of the regular ships on the run is away for refit.
I wish that drones had been invented earlier, I could have got VERY keen on them . . . . ..
Also two of many excellent pix from Nigel Scutt who has done a couple of photographic 'sorties' in the last few days, covering mostly Dover harbour but with other local non-shipping views as well as views from the lower Thames estuary.
Some were taken from the red biplane [an ex-USN Stearman] that appears over Dover from time to time & lives just off the M20.
More pix on his Dover Marina Facebook page. Recommended.
Many thanks to Andy & Nigel for permission to post these.
Sunday, 28 May 2017 - 15:43
I wish that drones had been invented earlier, I could have got VERY keen on them . . . . ..
Also two of many excellent pix from Nigel Scutt who has done a couple of photographic 'sorties' in the last few days, covering mostly Dover harbour but with other local non-shipping views as well as views from the lower Thames estuary.
Some were taken from the red biplane [an ex-USN Stearman] that appears over Dover from time to time & lives just off the M20.
More pix on his Dover Marina Facebook page. Recommended.
Many thanks to Andy & Nigel for permission to post these.
Sunday, 28 May 2017 - 15:43
Post 4323
Ed Connell, Dover Strait
Lombok Strait at the DCT today.
Sunday, 28 May 2017 - 13:30
Sunday, 28 May 2017 - 13:30
Post 4322
Sea News, Dover
The Finnlines ferry Finneagle paused outside port yesterday. She was visited by one of our George Hammond boats. You can see the small boat returning in the shot above. The ferry was heading on down to Savona on the Italian Coast and was soon on her way again.
Below we have another one of Arion towing the big crane platform Enak .
Great contributions from all the teamsters below.
Nice work again Sarah from over there in Ramsgate. Right in the midst of the action.
And Nice work too from Ed out there mid channel. Cracking shot of the helicopter and .. its always good to see people pix for sure. Always enjoyable.
Great work again Mike..you're on fire.
Thanks once again Colette for the cruise listing. Lets us know where we are.
Vic I appear to have some good shots of the piling..still in camera- will get those up probably tomorrow now as we have great pix to enjoy below today.
Sunday, 28 May 2017 - 06:45
Post 4321
Sarah, Ramsgate
Fantastic photos guys, loving them.
The Royal Navy visited Ramsgate today. Photos of HMS Archer are below
Saturday, 27 May 2017 - 22:11
The Royal Navy visited Ramsgate today. Photos of HMS Archer are below
Saturday, 27 May 2017 - 22:11
Post 4320
Colette B, Dover
CRUISE VISITS
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Here are the last cruise calls for the month of May.
Starting Sunday May 28th Saga Pearl ll embarks on her 14 night North Cape Adventurer cruise. She is on an Arctic adventure to Norway’s remote North Cape to discover a wilderness bathed in the ethereal glow of the midnight sun, taking in fjords including the beautiful Geirangerfjord. She arrives at CT1, 08.00, departing 16.00 hours, T/R.
Then on Tuesday May 30th we welcome the Monarch back to Dover, she last visited us in September 2016. She is on her way back to Warnemunde, Germany after visiting many ports including Lisbon, Vigo and Cherbourg. Arriving here at CT2, 08.00, leaving 20.00 hours, PoC.
The following day Wednesday May 31st we have the Albatros back with us, last here also in September 2016. She is calling into Dover following her 18 day cruise on her way back to Bremerhaven, Germany after sampling the delights of Monte Carlo (one of my favourites) Barcelona, Benidorm ,Tangier and Bilbao to name but a few. She arrives at CT2, 08.00, departing 20.00 hours, PoC.
That’s the last of our cruise calls for May, I will be back soon with the first of our June visits which start on June 1st, Enjoy!!
Shame it was hazy when Disney Magic arrived on Wednesday but she will be here again on Wednesday June 28th. Hopefully we will have some clear sunny weather on the day. We can always 'Wish upon a Star'
Still some good photos there guys Saturday, 27 May 2017 - 14:06
Post 4319
Mike J., Dover
Another sunny afternoon, another stroll up the Admiralty Pier, another long wait. another bacon roll at the fishermens' caff by the Turret & another angle on Paul and Ed's photos of the arrival of the German tug ARION & the crane barge ENAK.
The ENAK is capable of lifting up to 600 tons & is operated by the long-established German marine contracting company BUGSIER & will be involved in the removal of the Dunkirk Jetty for the next month or so.
DHB Notice to Mariners 34/17 gives further details of the work involved which will involve occasional closure of the access channel to the Tidal Basin & inner docks.
Googling ‘Dover Harbour Board Notices to Mariners’ should find the N to Ms.
The ARION & ENAK came down from Bremerhaven & docked on Cruise-2 without assistance from any other tugs on quite a blustery afternoon, altho’ the AFON GOCH hung about nearby.
The ENAK can move under her own power if necessary.
Late Thursday afternoon the Dutch coaster HARINGVLIET came in from Rotterdam with more piles & docked on the Prince of Wales.
She sailed late Friday night for Dintelnoord, in the Netherlands.
Talking of Bugsier, one of their flat-top barges, loaded with a big grab, probably for the ENAK, has just been brought into the harbour by the tug MISTRAL.
The ARION went out to meet the tow & help to bring her into the harbour.
Saturday, 27 May 2017 - 08:31
The ENAK is capable of lifting up to 600 tons & is operated by the long-established German marine contracting company BUGSIER & will be involved in the removal of the Dunkirk Jetty for the next month or so.
DHB Notice to Mariners 34/17 gives further details of the work involved which will involve occasional closure of the access channel to the Tidal Basin & inner docks.
Googling ‘Dover Harbour Board Notices to Mariners’ should find the N to Ms.
The ARION & ENAK came down from Bremerhaven & docked on Cruise-2 without assistance from any other tugs on quite a blustery afternoon, altho’ the AFON GOCH hung about nearby.
The ENAK can move under her own power if necessary.
Late Thursday afternoon the Dutch coaster HARINGVLIET came in from Rotterdam with more piles & docked on the Prince of Wales.
She sailed late Friday night for Dintelnoord, in the Netherlands.
Talking of Bugsier, one of their flat-top barges, loaded with a big grab, probably for the ENAK, has just been brought into the harbour by the tug MISTRAL.
The ARION went out to meet the tow & help to bring her into the harbour.
Saturday, 27 May 2017 - 08:31
Post 4318
vic matcham , Dovor
As ever thank you for great photos,so much going on in the port in the way of work ,this page is the only way to keep up with it all.
Saturday, 27 May 2017 - 07:34
Saturday, 27 May 2017 - 07:34
Post 4317
Ed Connell, Dover Strait
Sheerlegs Enak and tug Arion alongside at CT2.
View of DWDR cranes.
Coastguard helicopter overhead yesterday having dropped a man onboard for practice - right outside my cabin!
Some of our catering crew in group photos pinned to a noticeboard.
Saturday, 27 May 2017 - 05:54
View of DWDR cranes.
Coastguard helicopter overhead yesterday having dropped a man onboard for practice - right outside my cabin!
Some of our catering crew in group photos pinned to a noticeboard.
Saturday, 27 May 2017 - 05:54