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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 3189
Ed Connell, Dover
Yesterday, four DFDS captains rowed the equivalent of a cross-channel crossing in aid of the Make-A-Wish foundation which is a charity which offers magical experiences for children with life threatening illnesses. The French authorities do not permit rowing in French waters so they rowed out from Dover to mid-channel and returned. The amount raised was tripled by DFDS resulting in a donation to the foundation in the order of £15,000. They were accompanied by the safety boat "Sweet Charity" which is owned by another DFDS crew member, Gary Hardwick.
The captains involved in this valiant endeavour are depicted in this photo from the foundation website. Left to right they are Ryan Booth, Paul Mount, Steve Cockerill and Mark Miller.
Following their return, the boat was returned to the Sea Sports Centre by the DHB patrol launch and is seen here being recovered by members of the centre.
Thursday, 26 May 2016 - 05:15
The captains involved in this valiant endeavour are depicted in this photo from the foundation website. Left to right they are Ryan Booth, Paul Mount, Steve Cockerill and Mark Miller.
Following their return, the boat was returned to the Sea Sports Centre by the DHB patrol launch and is seen here being recovered by members of the centre.
Thursday, 26 May 2016 - 05:15
Post 3188
Ed Connell, Dover
Costa neoRomantica at the cruise terminals yesterday.
Thursday, 26 May 2016 - 04:49
Thursday, 26 May 2016 - 04:49
Post 3187
Mike J., Dover
Arrival of Dutch survey vessel IVERO vessel mid-morning Wednesday.
She had had been working in the Folkestone area on Tuesday.
She is currently moored alongside the DAVID CHURCH.
An ‘exclusion zone’ is being set up 50 metres to the east of the Prince of Wales pier to prevent swimmers & small boats & walkers approaching the pier during the demolition works.
Barriers have been erected at the side of the road & on the beach itself a line of rocks have been laid to the water’s edge.
Buoys have been laid the length of the POW to mark the exclusion zone & on Wednesday morning a floating rope supported by a line of floats was being towed out from the beach to the first of the buoys by a rubber dinghy.
Not often that you see a rowing boat in commercial service these days !
In the background the Safety Boat ROYAL CHARLOTTE & of course the COSTA NEOROMANTICA.
Further buoys have been laid right across to Eastern Docks to mark out the ‘recreation area’ with a ‘gate’ to permit small craft to access the beach.
Looks like almost six months after the closure of the Prince of Wales the ‘reduction in height’ of the landward end of the pier is about to start.
Wednesday, 25 May 2016 - 19:41
She had had been working in the Folkestone area on Tuesday.
She is currently moored alongside the DAVID CHURCH.
An ‘exclusion zone’ is being set up 50 metres to the east of the Prince of Wales pier to prevent swimmers & small boats & walkers approaching the pier during the demolition works.
Barriers have been erected at the side of the road & on the beach itself a line of rocks have been laid to the water’s edge.
Buoys have been laid the length of the POW to mark the exclusion zone & on Wednesday morning a floating rope supported by a line of floats was being towed out from the beach to the first of the buoys by a rubber dinghy.
Not often that you see a rowing boat in commercial service these days !
In the background the Safety Boat ROYAL CHARLOTTE & of course the COSTA NEOROMANTICA.
Further buoys have been laid right across to Eastern Docks to mark out the ‘recreation area’ with a ‘gate’ to permit small craft to access the beach.
Looks like almost six months after the closure of the Prince of Wales the ‘reduction in height’ of the landward end of the pier is about to start.
Wednesday, 25 May 2016 - 19:41
Post 3186
Mike J., Dover
Excellent ALBATROS pix - Thanks George!
Arrival of OCEAN DREAM Tuesday morning,
Very nice dawn light but of course the sun went in for a couple of minutes as she entered.
Typical.
Wednesday, 25 May 2016 - 13:06
Arrival of OCEAN DREAM Tuesday morning,
Very nice dawn light but of course the sun went in for a couple of minutes as she entered.
Typical.
Wednesday, 25 May 2016 - 13:06
Post 3185
Barry W-S, Dover
Great Pictures of the Albatros, George 
I'm amazed with Ed's Scoop on The Harmony of the Seas, it's an Oceanic Megalopolis! Eighteen decks Wow! Little known fact, if you are unable to get a cabin with an outside balcony, no need to worry, every cabin has a virtual window & balcony
Wouldn't it be great if Dover could handle a cruise ship of that size, she is BIG Wowser!!
Wednesday, 25 May 2016 - 11:17
I'm amazed with Ed's Scoop on The Harmony of the Seas, it's an Oceanic Megalopolis! Eighteen decks Wow! Little known fact, if you are unable to get a cabin with an outside balcony, no need to worry, every cabin has a virtual window & balcony
Wouldn't it be great if Dover could handle a cruise ship of that size, she is BIG Wowser!!
Wednesday, 25 May 2016 - 11:17
Post 3184
Sea News, Dover
ALBATROS SPECIAL FROM GEORGE HOLLAND
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Thanks for the gorgeous pictures of THE ALBATROS above George and apologies for the delay in getting them up. I am sure all will enjoy those.
Great work George!
"MS Albatros is a cruise ship operated by the Germany-based travel agency Phoenix Reisen. She was built in 1973 by Wärtsilä Helsinki New Shipyard, Finland for Royal Viking Line as Royal Viking Sea, and has also sailed under the names Royal Odyssey, Norwegian Star, and Crown. She is the second Albatros."
That's a little bit from the web there.
Huge thanks to Ed for all the fab pictures. Still stunned by the great scoop on Harmony of the Seas see post 2723 below. Don't miss it!
Re Mike's post 2726 yes indeed she has been coming in bow first for several days.
Many thanks once again to the ace roving correspondent Sarah H...see pix below.
Lol! Vic yes indeed.
Costa NeoRomantica in with us today.
Wednesday, 25 May 2016 - 07:32
Post 3183
Sarah, Ramsgate
Work boat SD Navigator
Tuesday, 24 May 2016 - 21:35
Tuesday, 24 May 2016 - 21:35
Post 3182
Sarah, Ramsgate
Our friend Valiant was back at Ramsgate today.
Windfarm Vessel - Windcat 35
The Little Ships have started to arrive for the gathering this weekend. Here is Mimosa who was here last year.
Pilot Boat - Estuary Warden
Tuesday, 24 May 2016 - 20:00
Windfarm Vessel - Windcat 35
The Little Ships have started to arrive for the gathering this weekend. Here is Mimosa who was here last year.
Pilot Boat - Estuary Warden
Tuesday, 24 May 2016 - 20:00
Post 3181
vic matcham, Dovor
Think the peace boat needs to be here at the weekend of the march.
Tuesday, 24 May 2016 - 14:00
Tuesday, 24 May 2016 - 14:00
Post 3180
Ed Connell, Dover
AIDAsol and Ocean Dream at the cruise terminals and Elsebeth at the DCT today.
Tuesday, 24 May 2016 - 13:07
Tuesday, 24 May 2016 - 13:07
Post 3179
Mike J., Dover
Slightly unusual sight of SPIRIT OF BRITAIN 'bows-in' on No.9 berth this morning.
Stern doors problems or an 'exercise' perhaps ?
Tuesday, 24 May 2016 - 10:54
Stern doors problems or an 'exercise' perhaps ?
Tuesday, 24 May 2016 - 10:54
Post 3178
Mike J., Dover
Further to Ed's coverage of his close encounter with the HARMONY OF THE SEAS there's excellent drone footage of the old tub arriving at Southampton on the 'GCaptain' marine news page.
Just do a Google on - gcaptain harmony drone - it will hopefully appear as the first item.
Tuesday, 24 May 2016 - 10:18
Just do a Google on - gcaptain harmony drone - it will hopefully appear as the first item.
Tuesday, 24 May 2016 - 10:18
Post 3177
Sea News, Dover
Wowser! That's quite a scoop below Ed. She has been all over the news. Was pinned to the top.
Tuesday, 24 May 2016 - 05:40
Tuesday, 24 May 2016 - 05:40
Post 3176
Ed Connell, Dover
The world's latest and largest cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas, pictured in the Northeast lane yesterday on her way from Southampton to the Netherlands on a four night shake-down cruise. Our Second Officer, Sam Kelly, was kind enough to draw this behemoth to my attention as we passed ahead of her on passage to Dunkerque.
Tuesday, 24 May 2016 - 02:55
Tuesday, 24 May 2016 - 02:55
Post 3175
Ed Connell, Dover
Schweiz Reefer at the DCT yesterday, with dive boat Maverick entering by Eastern.
Monday, 23 May 2016 - 20:26
Monday, 23 May 2016 - 20:26
Post 3174
Sea News, Dover
" We're bound for Valparaiso round the horn "
ahh sure I couldn't resist a burst of that old Dubliners one. In actual fact the ship was bound for somewhere marginally less exotic....Southend. Its the Lord Nelson passing by Dover on sunday morning. A real beauty isn't she? Can you believe it..that's actually a colour picture. Twas a slate grey morning and no mistake. PB.
Monday, 23 May 2016 - 19:32
Post 3173
Sea News, Dover
More pictures from the Dover Marina Open Day....
the kids are definitely having a great time here enjoying the various activities.
The last pic there shows the Bronze Age Boat taking a tour around the harbour.
Huge thanks to my lady colleague down at the Port of Dover for the pictures above...always welcome BB.
PaulB.
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Now the latest financial news...exciting times for Dover indeed with the Docks being developed...
and now this hugely terrific news from L&G ...
L&G COMMITS £53M TO DOVER REGENERATION PROJECT
Legal & General Property ("LGP") announces, on behalf of its Managed Property Fund, that it has committed £53.25M to acquire and fund the development of St James, Dover, a new retail and leisure scheme at the heart of Dover town centre, supporting the Council’s wider regeneration work currently underway in the District.
The developer for St James, Dover is Bond City which has been involved with the scheme for more than ten years. Once developed, it will provide 156,915 sq ft of modern retail and leisure accommodation. The retail element is to be anchored by major brands including Marks & Spencer and Next, whilst the leisure component includes a six-screen Cine-UK (Cineworld) Cinema, a 108-room Travelodge hotel and six restaurants.
The scheme is currently 69% pre-let with a further 3% under offer. Work has already begun on site with completion due by autumn 2017. St James, Dover is expected to provide strong returns for the Managed Fund, giving the Fund access to a retail and leisure asset which is well positioned to capitalise on key attributes which define resilient retail destinations, including convenience, tourism and transport.
The development of St James, Dover is part of Dover District Council’s wider commitment to regenerating the town and fits with its growth agenda to ensure the town has the appropriate retail and leisure provision to support its growing population. The Council is working with developers to bring more than 10,000 new homes to the district by 2026, increasing to 14,000 new homes in the longer term. Moreover, there is significant investment being directed towards the local infrastructure, including the Port of Dover’s Western Docks Revival project and the Traffic Management Improvement scheme at the Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal.
Mark Russell, Senior Fund Manager at Legal & General Property, said: "Already significantly pre-let, St James, Dover will provide access to a diverse and resilient income stream derived from high quality tenants that are relevant to the intended market. Rents are affordable and will allow for profitable trading – important as we enter a phase in the market cycle where income and income growth is expected to form the greater part of total returns. The scheme will be modern, fit for purpose and highly prominent and we have already received significant tenant demand for the remaining vacant units."
Cllr Paul Watkins, Leader of Dover District Council, said: "This is a major vote of confidence in Dover from one of the UK’s leading investors who have clearly recognised the enormous potential of the St James, Dover development. We look forward to working with Legal & General to transform the retail and leisure offer in the town centre. These are exciting times for Dover."
Clive Lynton, Development Director, Bond City, said: "We are delighted to be working with Legal & General who have a strong track record in financing and operating major retail and leisure schemes across the UK. Our pre-construction plans are well advanced, and we will be making a series of announcements in the coming weeks about the construction phases and new tenants."
Gerald Eve acted for Legal & General Property, whilst Harvey Spack Field acted for Bond City.
-Ends-
Many thanks Kevin for the full info above.
Thanks once again Colette for the Cruise info..you're keeping us going there.
Well done Ed getting Schweiz Reefer..I couldn't get anywhere near it..
Thanks Gavin - Its very much hit and miss with lightning, luck plays a huge part. Keep trying.
Monday, 23 May 2016 - 06:51
the kids are definitely having a great time here enjoying the various activities.
Huge thanks to my lady colleague down at the Port of Dover for the pictures above...always welcome BB.
PaulB.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Now the latest financial news...exciting times for Dover indeed with the Docks being developed...
and now this hugely terrific news from L&G ...
L&G COMMITS £53M TO DOVER REGENERATION PROJECT
Legal & General Property ("LGP") announces, on behalf of its Managed Property Fund, that it has committed £53.25M to acquire and fund the development of St James, Dover, a new retail and leisure scheme at the heart of Dover town centre, supporting the Council’s wider regeneration work currently underway in the District.
The developer for St James, Dover is Bond City which has been involved with the scheme for more than ten years. Once developed, it will provide 156,915 sq ft of modern retail and leisure accommodation. The retail element is to be anchored by major brands including Marks & Spencer and Next, whilst the leisure component includes a six-screen Cine-UK (Cineworld) Cinema, a 108-room Travelodge hotel and six restaurants.
The scheme is currently 69% pre-let with a further 3% under offer. Work has already begun on site with completion due by autumn 2017. St James, Dover is expected to provide strong returns for the Managed Fund, giving the Fund access to a retail and leisure asset which is well positioned to capitalise on key attributes which define resilient retail destinations, including convenience, tourism and transport.
The development of St James, Dover is part of Dover District Council’s wider commitment to regenerating the town and fits with its growth agenda to ensure the town has the appropriate retail and leisure provision to support its growing population. The Council is working with developers to bring more than 10,000 new homes to the district by 2026, increasing to 14,000 new homes in the longer term. Moreover, there is significant investment being directed towards the local infrastructure, including the Port of Dover’s Western Docks Revival project and the Traffic Management Improvement scheme at the Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal.
Mark Russell, Senior Fund Manager at Legal & General Property, said: "Already significantly pre-let, St James, Dover will provide access to a diverse and resilient income stream derived from high quality tenants that are relevant to the intended market. Rents are affordable and will allow for profitable trading – important as we enter a phase in the market cycle where income and income growth is expected to form the greater part of total returns. The scheme will be modern, fit for purpose and highly prominent and we have already received significant tenant demand for the remaining vacant units."
Cllr Paul Watkins, Leader of Dover District Council, said: "This is a major vote of confidence in Dover from one of the UK’s leading investors who have clearly recognised the enormous potential of the St James, Dover development. We look forward to working with Legal & General to transform the retail and leisure offer in the town centre. These are exciting times for Dover."
Clive Lynton, Development Director, Bond City, said: "We are delighted to be working with Legal & General who have a strong track record in financing and operating major retail and leisure schemes across the UK. Our pre-construction plans are well advanced, and we will be making a series of announcements in the coming weeks about the construction phases and new tenants."
Gerald Eve acted for Legal & General Property, whilst Harvey Spack Field acted for Bond City.
-Ends-
Many thanks Kevin for the full info above.
Thanks once again Colette for the Cruise info..you're keeping us going there.
Well done Ed getting Schweiz Reefer..I couldn't get anywhere near it..
Thanks Gavin - Its very much hit and miss with lightning, luck plays a huge part. Keep trying.
Monday, 23 May 2016 - 06:51
Post 3172
ColetteB, Dover
CRUISE VISITS
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Another Double Header due this Tuesday 24th May, with the forever smiling AIDAsol at CT2, PoC.
We have a new visitor to Dover on the same day, with the arrival of the Peace Boat 'Ocean Dream'. She travels the world as a 'floating peace village' for 3 months, visiting between 15 and 20 countries engaging in on board and in port programmes on Peace, Human Rights, sustainability and respect for the environment, CT1, PoC.
On Wednesday 25th May we have another Costa cruise ship (TBA) but I believe it is the Costa neoRomantica which was here May last year. She will be calling at CT2, PoC.
Saturday 28th May brings us another double header with the return of the AIDAsol, CT2, PoC. Also gracing our shores is our good friend Saga Pearl II, at CT1, TR.
Then on Sunday 29th May, saving the best till last, with a sprinkle of fairy dust, is a cruise ship we love to see, the 'Disney Magic' last seen in Dover August 2015, CT2, TR. 'When you wish upon a Star, Your Dreams come True'
That concludes the Cruise May schedule. Be back soon with lots more for June
Brilliant work Guys and 'Sarah' with the wonderful array of photos ranging from all things nautical, plus the 'striking lightening'
Sunday, 22 May 2016 - 14:42
Post 3171
Ed Connell, Dover
Schweiz Reefer approaching Dover at lunchtime.
Sunday, 22 May 2016 - 12:45
Sunday, 22 May 2016 - 12:45
Post 3170
Gavin, St Margarets
Amazing lightening photo. I keep trying but fail to get a photo of any significance
Sunday, 22 May 2016 - 10:32
Sunday, 22 May 2016 - 10:32