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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 2328
Sea News, Dover
Monday, 24 August 2015 - 19:12
Post 2327
Sea News, Dover
It's one helluva horrible day here in the Pot of Dover...for the visit of the fabulous five masted Wind Surf..
The AIDA Cara is also with us as mentioned earlier, it is just out of shot in the pictures here, so another double header day for Dover. You wont need me to tell you that the weather is atrocious so the passengers wont see Dover at its best...but the eternal gloom does make for some interesting pictures. PaulB.
PS: they used to say that the English Summer was just two hot days and a thunderstorm, but we don't even get that anymore. Its now one hot day and two thunderstorms. Its crackling and grumbling all around us as we speak! Some of the passengers from the ships are sauntering about bravely wearing those pullover transparent rain macs. Such fun!
Monday, 24 August 2015 - 15:52
PS: they used to say that the English Summer was just two hot days and a thunderstorm, but we don't even get that anymore. Its now one hot day and two thunderstorms. Its crackling and grumbling all around us as we speak! Some of the passengers from the ships are sauntering about bravely wearing those pullover transparent rain macs. Such fun!
Monday, 24 August 2015 - 15:52
Post 2326
Sea News, Dover
TOMBSTONING SPECIAL !
On the blazing sizzling Saturday just gone...some teenagers in the sweltering heat got a ladder from somewhere, placed it against the central seafront shelter and went for it...leaping from a great height into the sea below. This is a dangerous manoeuvre for sure, not safe at all, because there are rocks below there and if the tide isn't just right it can lead to unmentionable difficulties. Somebody somewhere called the Police but while the kids did the leaping..well it made for some spectacular pictures. However it is not recommended, its not called tombstoning for nothing.The Police drew it to a swift conclusion.
Good stuff below there Ed and Kevin once again. Ace men.
The fabulous 5-master Wind Surf is in with us today. Fab. Very worth seeing. No pictures yet but later.. and if that fails we have the archive.
EXTRA: AIDA Cara also arriving..
Monday, 24 August 2015 - 07:01
On the blazing sizzling Saturday just gone...some teenagers in the sweltering heat got a ladder from somewhere, placed it against the central seafront shelter and went for it...leaping from a great height into the sea below. This is a dangerous manoeuvre for sure, not safe at all, because there are rocks below there and if the tide isn't just right it can lead to unmentionable difficulties. Somebody somewhere called the Police but while the kids did the leaping..well it made for some spectacular pictures. However it is not recommended, its not called tombstoning for nothing.The Police drew it to a swift conclusion.
Good stuff below there Ed and Kevin once again. Ace men.
The fabulous 5-master Wind Surf is in with us today. Fab. Very worth seeing. No pictures yet but later.. and if that fails we have the archive.
EXTRA: AIDA Cara also arriving..
Monday, 24 August 2015 - 07:01
Post 2325
Ed Connell, Dover
Braemar and Saga Sapphire seen from Prince of Wales in the drizzle at lunchtime. The bunker barge LS Concorde had moved from one to the other in between taking the photos after stopping for a cuppa in the café.
Monday, 24 August 2015 - 01:42
Monday, 24 August 2015 - 01:42
Post 2324
Kevin Charles, Dover
It's another double-header for Dover Cruise Port today with Fred Olsen's Braemar and Saga Sapphire making a fine sight.
Sunday, 23 August 2015 - 08:05
Sunday, 23 August 2015 - 08:05
Post 2323
Sea News, Dover
DOVER SEAFRONT SIZZLES !
The man from the weather bureau said we hit 27* yesterday here in dazzling downtown Dover but the general feeling was that we were a few degrees higher than that...maybe even 30*. We sizzled and sozzled and bathed and splashed...all fun was here. We even did a bit of tombstoning ..oh dear !! tut!tut! pictures in due course! It was high summer for sure as the population hit the beach...
In the midst of the blistering heat haze Trinity House vessel Galatea was offshore for a considerable time...the haze was such that pictures were nigh on impossible over the longer range. This was the best we could get.
From TRINITY HOUSE...
"
Trinity House’s Multi Functional Tender (MFT), GALATEA, delivered in 2007, has been designed with buoy handling, wreck marking, towing and multibeam and side scan hydrographic surveying capability. At 84m long with a service speed of 13 knots, she is fitted to the highest and most modern technical standards.
GALATEA is a state of the art vessel enhanced by many additional features including DPAA dynamic positioning, a range of high specification survey equipment, a 30t lift crane, a 1.2m² moon pool, a large working deck with the facility to lock containers on deck with plug in to 230v or 400v supply, a helicopter-landing pad and a high-speed workboat. Available 24/7 with accommodation for an additional 40 people, GALATEA can be utilised for a wide range of projects at very competitive rates.
"
To see a better picture of Galatea use the Search Engine above..a good one in post 358 from Martin Collins RNLI.
Double header today again...regulars Saga Sapphire and the Braemar are back with us.
Sunday, 23 August 2015 - 07:15
The man from the weather bureau said we hit 27* yesterday here in dazzling downtown Dover but the general feeling was that we were a few degrees higher than that...maybe even 30*. We sizzled and sozzled and bathed and splashed...all fun was here. We even did a bit of tombstoning ..oh dear !! tut!tut! pictures in due course! It was high summer for sure as the population hit the beach...
From TRINITY HOUSE...
"
Trinity House’s Multi Functional Tender (MFT), GALATEA, delivered in 2007, has been designed with buoy handling, wreck marking, towing and multibeam and side scan hydrographic surveying capability. At 84m long with a service speed of 13 knots, she is fitted to the highest and most modern technical standards.
GALATEA is a state of the art vessel enhanced by many additional features including DPAA dynamic positioning, a range of high specification survey equipment, a 30t lift crane, a 1.2m² moon pool, a large working deck with the facility to lock containers on deck with plug in to 230v or 400v supply, a helicopter-landing pad and a high-speed workboat. Available 24/7 with accommodation for an additional 40 people, GALATEA can be utilised for a wide range of projects at very competitive rates.
"
To see a better picture of Galatea use the Search Engine above..a good one in post 358 from Martin Collins RNLI.
Double header today again...regulars Saga Sapphire and the Braemar are back with us.
Sunday, 23 August 2015 - 07:15
Post 2322
Sea News, Dover
We mentioned that unsung hero, the dredger David Church, in the very recent post below. You can see very little of her in that previous picture so like all hard toiling workhorses she deserves her proper moment in the limelight...and there we are above...
Saturday, 22 August 2015 - 07:33
Post 2321
Sea News, Dover
MERCHANT NAVY DAY APPROACHING SOON....
MERCHANT NAVY DAY 2015
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A service is being held at Dover Town Hall for Merchant Navy Day on Thursday 3 September from 10.30am, followed by a wreath laying ceremony on Dover Seafront at 12 noon. The service and ceremony are being organised by the Chairman of Dover District Council, Cllr Sue Chandler, with the Dover and District Merchant Navy Memorial Fund, and all are welcome to attend.
Standard bearers will march into the Town Hall at 10.30am, where there will be a Service of Celebration from 10.35am. The service will be followed by an address from Mr Donald Hunter, the Founder & Fundraiser of the Dover and District Merchant Navy Memorial Fund, and a speech from the Chairman of Dover District Council.
An official wreath laying ceremony is also being held at the Merchant Navy War Memorial on Marine Parade on Dover Seafront at 12 noon.
The event will tie in with a national campaign encouraging people to fly the Red Ensign on 3 September, which is National Merchant Navy Day. The Red Ensign has been the recognised flag of the British Merchant Navy since 1854. The campaign is supported by the Seafarers UK charity and the Merchant Navy Association.
The president of Seafarers UK, HRH The Earl of Wessex, has endorsed the national campaign, saying: "On this Merchant Navy Day, I very much hope you will support this campaign to remember the sacrifices, salute the courage and support the future of the often unsung personnel of our Merchant Navy."
Ends
The evenings are getting quite autumnal now in flavour. An 8pm departure for the AIDA Sol had a chilly feel to it, and the light was fading fast.
Yes indeed Ed - well worth putting U31 in the Search Box above.
Friday, 21 August 2015 - 07:19
Post 2320
Ed Connell, Dover
Pride of Kent on the DCT yesterday lunchtime just before I left the Delft Seaways to go on leave. Unfortunately I was not aware of the submarine which apparently passed earlier, curses. They are few and far between and the last one I saw was the U31 ages ago, see post 423 or put U31 in the search box above.
Thursday, 20 August 2015 - 12:01
Thursday, 20 August 2015 - 12:01
Post 2319
Sea News, Dover
We have a fantastic triple header in the Port today...the Hebridean Princess is with us, as is the huge AIDA Sol and also the Saga Pearl back with us again.
The Hebridean Princess arrived with us late yesterday evening just after 1700 hours ( 5pm) and here she is...
She is on a fabulous tour...to quote ColetteB from her recent Cruise Visits list..
"
First stop, the historic Port of Dover where the passengers will visit our medieval Dover Castle and secret wartime tunnels. Then on to Dieppe with a tour of the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours, picturesque Honfleur with a visit to the famous 15th century Saint Catherine's Church which is the largest surviving wooden church in France. Then Cherburg, Guernsey, Sark & Alderney. A mere snip at £5410pp. I need to start saving...
"
Thursday, 20 August 2015 - 07:59
The Hebridean Princess arrived with us late yesterday evening just after 1700 hours ( 5pm) and here she is...
She is on a fabulous tour...to quote ColetteB from her recent Cruise Visits list..
"
First stop, the historic Port of Dover where the passengers will visit our medieval Dover Castle and secret wartime tunnels. Then on to Dieppe with a tour of the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours, picturesque Honfleur with a visit to the famous 15th century Saint Catherine's Church which is the largest surviving wooden church in France. Then Cherburg, Guernsey, Sark & Alderney. A mere snip at £5410pp. I need to start saving...
"
Thursday, 20 August 2015 - 07:59
Post 2318
Sea News, Dover
Several of these ocean racers have been spotted about...
got a couple of extra pictures today, shown below, plus some information through from Sarah.
Is this the mystery yacht?
French coast Hella Trinite August 18, 2015 / Xinhua-PRNewswire / - August
15, 2015, Guo Chuan Chinese navigator, led by 6-member international fleet
driving trimaran " China Qingdao "from the French port city of the coast of
Hella Trinite departure, heading for the Arctic Ocean, began another tour of
sea limits. After two years of careful preparation, the world anti-fascist
war on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Victory, he and his team of
"Peace and Sport" of the mission, officially announced the challenge of
Northeast Arctic route, and create a sailboat in the Arctic Ocean without
power, uninterrupted No limit supply record world record voyage.
Red Power Guo Chuan rate Shikoku Challenge crew sailing yacht without power
limit
Guo Chuan has completed a single 40 ft class sailing voyage around the world
non-stop in 2013 feat, when he was at sea 138 days, more than 21,600 sea
miles, alone make history. Two years later, Guo Chuan starting again,
identity becomes the captain, other crew members including four navigators
from France, Germany and Russia, and one from the German media crew.
"China Qingdao" modified from IDEC trimaran, is about 30 meters, the
mainmast dry even higher than 10-story building in March this year, Guo
Chuan will ship the world's only five super-three Body sailing one of the
"Big Mac" put under the arm, and was named "China Qingdao number." Super
trimaran ship has a number of world records, in 2008 created a single-pilot
more than 60 feet sailboat with 57 days 13 hours 34 minutes and 06 seconds
the world record for sailing round the world non-stop, while holding a
single person across the Atlantic and 24 record for the fastest two hours of
sailing. This year, Guo Chuan will lead the team to drive it through the
Arctic Ocean sailing record, followed by the new Silk Road on the sea
voyage.
Due to weather and wind factors that delayed the departure time of 3 days.
According to the plan, sailboat traveling north after the bypass west
France, across the English Channel, the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea
backward 入巴伦 branch Sea (Barents),
docked at the northeastern tip of
Norway 科尔克尼斯 Hong Kong.
The first section of a range of about 2,400 sea
miles, is expected to last nine days. Then Guo Chuan fleet will be the last
preparedness and supply, and then after a short voyage into the Russian
territorial waters, docked in the port of Murmansk 科尔克尼斯
Hong Kong.
When September 3 that the world anti-fascist war victory 70 anniversary,
they set sail from there formal challenge Arctic Northeast routes. As ever,
Red Bull will again provide an endless supply of energy Guo Chuan and his
team supported him realize their dreams.
Red Power Guo Chuan rate Shikoku Challenge crew sailing yacht without power
limit
"The purpose of this section is both sail let 'China Qingdao' sign near the
Arctic record starting point for navigation, namely Russia, Murmansk, is
also the first collaborative voyage of our fleet. We will accept the first
ocean-going fleet real test, "Kuo Chuan said at the sail," cold, ice, cold
and fog, and even Siberia drifting over logs is a challenge for this
sailing. Sailing must take advantage of the Arctic glacial melt window open
time, but not the same as the line to break the ice like a maze. Sailing can
not be like in the stadium ran one hundred meters , always encounter some
unexpected difficulties. "
Guo Chuan fleet sailors, Russian navigator Sergei said navigational hazard
and full of unpredictability. At the same time, running a new team members
will also be critical. Guo Chuan this confident, March delivery of the
vessel, the famous French navigator 乔伊恩
spent a few days time, he will be
for many years at the helm of the ship of all experiences are shared with
Guo Chuan. The next few months, Guo Chuan modified by holy vessels sailing
in France, adaptive training, and running-mate and foreign, have made full
preparations to meet the new challenges of the trip.
Hope it is of some help.
Regards
Sarah
Hope at least some of that is followable above..it is clearly a translation. See also the pix in 1858 and 1861.
Yes hopefully Ed will have captured the submarine Kevin.
The Hebridean Princess joined us at 5pm or just after.
Will have some pictures tomorrow.
Wednesday, 19 August 2015 - 19:46
got a couple of extra pictures today, shown below, plus some information through from Sarah.
Is this the mystery yacht?
French coast Hella Trinite August 18, 2015 / Xinhua-PRNewswire / - August
15, 2015, Guo Chuan Chinese navigator, led by 6-member international fleet
driving trimaran " China Qingdao "from the French port city of the coast of
Hella Trinite departure, heading for the Arctic Ocean, began another tour of
sea limits. After two years of careful preparation, the world anti-fascist
war on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Victory, he and his team of
"Peace and Sport" of the mission, officially announced the challenge of
Northeast Arctic route, and create a sailboat in the Arctic Ocean without
power, uninterrupted No limit supply record world record voyage.
Red Power Guo Chuan rate Shikoku Challenge crew sailing yacht without power
limit
Guo Chuan has completed a single 40 ft class sailing voyage around the world
non-stop in 2013 feat, when he was at sea 138 days, more than 21,600 sea
miles, alone make history. Two years later, Guo Chuan starting again,
identity becomes the captain, other crew members including four navigators
from France, Germany and Russia, and one from the German media crew.
"China Qingdao" modified from IDEC trimaran, is about 30 meters, the
mainmast dry even higher than 10-story building in March this year, Guo
Chuan will ship the world's only five super-three Body sailing one of the
"Big Mac" put under the arm, and was named "China Qingdao number." Super
trimaran ship has a number of world records, in 2008 created a single-pilot
more than 60 feet sailboat with 57 days 13 hours 34 minutes and 06 seconds
the world record for sailing round the world non-stop, while holding a
single person across the Atlantic and 24 record for the fastest two hours of
sailing. This year, Guo Chuan will lead the team to drive it through the
Arctic Ocean sailing record, followed by the new Silk Road on the sea
voyage.
Due to weather and wind factors that delayed the departure time of 3 days.
According to the plan, sailboat traveling north after the bypass west
France, across the English Channel, the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea
backward 入巴伦 branch Sea (Barents),
docked at the northeastern tip of
Norway 科尔克尼斯 Hong Kong.
The first section of a range of about 2,400 sea
miles, is expected to last nine days. Then Guo Chuan fleet will be the last
preparedness and supply, and then after a short voyage into the Russian
territorial waters, docked in the port of Murmansk 科尔克尼斯
Hong Kong.
When September 3 that the world anti-fascist war victory 70 anniversary,
they set sail from there formal challenge Arctic Northeast routes. As ever,
Red Bull will again provide an endless supply of energy Guo Chuan and his
team supported him realize their dreams.
Red Power Guo Chuan rate Shikoku Challenge crew sailing yacht without power
limit
"The purpose of this section is both sail let 'China Qingdao' sign near the
Arctic record starting point for navigation, namely Russia, Murmansk, is
also the first collaborative voyage of our fleet. We will accept the first
ocean-going fleet real test, "Kuo Chuan said at the sail," cold, ice, cold
and fog, and even Siberia drifting over logs is a challenge for this
sailing. Sailing must take advantage of the Arctic glacial melt window open
time, but not the same as the line to break the ice like a maze. Sailing can
not be like in the stadium ran one hundred meters , always encounter some
unexpected difficulties. "
Guo Chuan fleet sailors, Russian navigator Sergei said navigational hazard
and full of unpredictability. At the same time, running a new team members
will also be critical. Guo Chuan this confident, March delivery of the
vessel, the famous French navigator 乔伊恩
spent a few days time, he will be
for many years at the helm of the ship of all experiences are shared with
Guo Chuan. The next few months, Guo Chuan modified by holy vessels sailing
in France, adaptive training, and running-mate and foreign, have made full
preparations to meet the new challenges of the trip.
Hope it is of some help.
Regards
Sarah
Hope at least some of that is followable above..it is clearly a translation. See also the pix in 1858 and 1861.
Yes hopefully Ed will have captured the submarine Kevin.
The Hebridean Princess joined us at 5pm or just after.
Will have some pictures tomorrow.
Wednesday, 19 August 2015 - 19:46
Post 2317
Kevin Charles, Dover
Spotted a submarine passing Dover this morning. Always interesting to see a submarine on the surface heading through the English Channel. Doesn't show up on Marine Traffic for obvious reasons, but I don't think it was a British sub. I wonder if Ed managed to catch it?
Wednesday, 19 August 2015 - 08:09
Wednesday, 19 August 2015 - 08:09
Post 2316
Sea News, Dover
LITTLE LYVIA'S BIG DAY OUT
Young prize winner takes VIP port tour and a seal
________________________________________
Last week the Port of Dover laid on a special welcome to a local eight-year-old girl, Lyvia Eades, who won the kid’s competition at this year’s Dover Marina Open Day.
Having won a VIP tour of the Port, Lyvia visited Port Control right at the end of the Eastern Arm to see how the Port safely handles over 140 vessel movements a day. She then went out on the water on-board the Harbour Patrol Launch ‘Dovorian’, one of the Port’s dedicated vessels, as she found out about the different types of vessels that work in the Port and even learnt about a real family of seals that live in the harbour.
Antony Greenwood, Media & PR Officer, at the Port of Dover, said:
"I was delighted to welcome Lyvia and her mum and show them what the Port does. It is so important that local people have an association with the Port and an understanding of its role. The main thing, though, was that everyone had a great day out."
A special part of the visit was to present Lyvia with Sammy the Seal, a cuddly toy won as part of the competition, which was about exploring the different wildlife that lives within the harbour.
Lyvia said: "The boat ride was brilliant and Sammy will remind me of a great time at the Port. Everyone was really nice."
Mr Greenwood added: "My congratulations to Lyvia and I am sure Sammy will give his seal of approval when he arrives in his new home."
ENDS
Well done to Lyvia above. A very enjoyable day out and a very enjoyable event the Dover Marina Open Day .. with room to grow.
That's Lyvia with her mum Marisa and Antony Greenwood in the top shot. And Lyvia with Sammy the Seal in pic 2.
Thanks for the further comments below guys. Great stuff! PB.
Wednesday, 19 August 2015 - 06:21
Post 2315
Ed Connell, Dover
Jack-up Barge "Thor" passing up the Dover Strait yesterday. Used for wind farm installation in the North Sea.
Thanks for the info re the yacht, Steve. I am still saving up for my first one!
Wednesday, 19 August 2015 - 05:04
Thanks for the info re the yacht, Steve. I am still saving up for my first one!
Wednesday, 19 August 2015 - 05:04
Post 2314
Steve, Midlands
Re post 1858 and 1861.
That was a very interesting yacht that you caught yesterday, but it is not a Sunseeker 88 as that is a luxury motor yacht. I would probably say it was some class of extreme racing yacht. Looking at your photo I think I can see a Red Bull logo on the side. I have had a look around the web but can't find anything on this yacht. A very interesting catch!
Tuesday, 18 August 2015 - 17:13
That was a very interesting yacht that you caught yesterday, but it is not a Sunseeker 88 as that is a luxury motor yacht. I would probably say it was some class of extreme racing yacht. Looking at your photo I think I can see a Red Bull logo on the side. I have had a look around the web but can't find anything on this yacht. A very interesting catch!
Tuesday, 18 August 2015 - 17:13
Post 2313
Sea News, Dover
Following on from Ed's Post 1858 there we are above with another pic of the striking and dashing red racer Haier scything down the channel last evening. See Ed's post for the complete comprehensive details on this very expensive piece of equipment. You can see the Chinese flag on the sail there. A great looking yacht.
Very exciting to see it indeed..
It was a gorgeous evening out there on the channel and one could see Boulogne quite clearly from right here in Dover. I had a stab at a picture, pushing the boat out as it were, and there we are above...Boulogne basking in an evening glow.
You can see the fabulous Cathedral Notre Dame there on top of the hill in the olde town. The old town is well worth a visit if you haven't been. It is easy to get to and is great fun - an al fresco delight. In the picture you can see an ominous giant moving into shot. A great brooding monster, still in the shade...with the giant words Hyundai on its side just out of shot. At a guess cars moving in from Korea....
PB.Tuesday, 18 August 2015 - 15:43
Post 2312
Ed Connell, Dover
Fegulus at the DCT today.
Tuesday, 18 August 2015 - 12:03
Tuesday, 18 August 2015 - 12:03
Post 2311
Sea News, Dover
Two visiting classic older sailing boats spent the weekend in the outer harbour enjoying the mostly good weather. The one above is called the Barbarossa... almost certain the name is right there but no AIS available. The one below is the Prinses Mia and both look great. Look at the relaxed demeanour of that guy on the final shot below...ahhhh that's the life....
"He's bound for Valparaiso round the Horn"
AIDA Bella back in with us again today.
Fascinating one below there Ed. I saw that guy out there last eve. I had a stab at it with the camera myself although it was a long way out. I may be able to join you with a pic when I have a look.
..yes a long day there for the Dungeness Lifeboat Kevin.
Tuesday, 18 August 2015 - 07:00
Post 2310
Ed Connell, Dover
Chinese yacht Haier passing up the Dover Strait this evening. Quote: "The Haier, a Sunseeker 88 that cost more than 50 million yuan, takes pride of place at Qingdao's Olympic Sailing Center. It's one of four yachts owned by Haier Group, a well-known consumer electronic and home appliance company headquartered in Qingdao. All of the company's vessels are used as venues for business receptions. "Summer is a busy time. I have to prepare receptions on The Haier every two or three days," Mu Bing, the director of the company's yacht club, said, adding that the management fees for the Sunseeker 88, which include regular maintenance and cleaning, are about 1 million yuan per annum, and the insurance costs about 800,000 yuan a year. According to Hou Haiqing from the Qingdao International Yachting Club, the yachting culture is gaining greater recognition among a growing number of large Chinese big companies, who see sailing as a perfect way to bolster team performance."
Monday, 17 August 2015 - 23:00
Monday, 17 August 2015 - 23:00
Post 2309
Kevin Charles, Dover
Some more great shots of the Dungeness lifeboat from Sarah. To keep this thread going, the Dungeness lifeboat is entering Dover on service now. Looks like she has had a long afternoon tow of a cabin cruiser presumably broken down.
Monday, 17 August 2015 - 19:55
Monday, 17 August 2015 - 19:55