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Post 1556
  Sea News, Dover



LAND AND SEA EXHIBITION OF RARELY SEEN PORT OF DOVER ARTWORKS
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The Royal Cinque Port’s Yacht Club (RCPYC) and the Port of Dover are delighted to announce a new collaboration with the launch of an exhibition of rarely seen artworks from the Port of Dover’s collection entitled "Land and Sea".

The official opening will take place on Friday, April 10 in the newly refurbished Lord Nelson Suite of the Club where guests will enjoy an evening of art, poetry and music.

The exhibition forms part of the RCPYC’s Landscape Heritage Art Exhibition "Land and Sea" project in conjunction with the Port of Dover with heritage lottery funding from the "Up on the Downs" Partnership Scheme. The function room is designed to be opened up as an exhibition and workshop area for members of the public to gain access to significant artworks from the Port and attend free workshops, in association with Dover Arts Development (DAD), with the unique backdrop of Dover harbour. In addition to the opening weekend, the exhibition will run throughout the summer with a finale weekend in September.

Bernard Sealy, Commodore of the Yacht Club, said: "The Exhibition will provide the opportunity for the local community to come to the yacht club and see some historic paintings from the Port of Dover’s collection. We are also delighted to be collaborating with Dover Arts Development on this project which will be running throughout the summer with a finale weekend in September. Our thanks go to the Up on the Downs Landscape Partnership Scheme for their support."

"Land and Sea" will feature a collection of paintings and etchings of Dover harbour throughout the ages, some for that weekend only. Artworks will include Dover Harbour in 1856 by Henry Pether; South Prospect of Dover in the County of Kent; Misty Morning Dieppe by T U Kingsbury; On the Goodwin Sands by T U Kingsbury; Boating to Windward by T U Kingsbury; Dover Douvres by Spencer Smith and View of Dover from South Pier Head.

Tim Waggott, Chief Executive, Port of Dover, says: "We are delighted to partner with the RCPYC in enabling significant pieces of art to be made available for our community to view. Through the exhibition, we are creating a way in which we can celebrate and enjoy a shared maritime heritage together. I hope that the artworks will give great pleasure and inspiration to those visiting the exhibition and attending the workshops."

Members of the public will be able to view the paintings on Saturday 11 April and Sunday 12 April, with watercolour workshops on the Sunday which are free to all and led by Dover Arts Development (DAD), which has worked with the Port on several local art projects.

Joanna Jones, who will run the workshops with Clare Smith, said: "We are delighted to be involved in this project and hope that people will be inspired by the paintings from the exhibition and the fantastic view from the yacht club window. We want people to re-discover or discover their love of painting and drawing through an appreciation of Dover’s historic port and also what it brings today. So please do join us at these free workshops, whatever your age or ability, and re-discover or discover your love of painting and drawing!"



Hours of opening
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Saturday, 11th April
- 12 noon – 6pm – Public viewing of the art exhibition
For more information about the exhibition and summer opening times, please contact the RCPYC on rcpyachtclub@gmail.com

Sunday, 12th April
- 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm - Free watercolour workshops, open to all and led by DAD

For more information about the workshops, please contact DAD info@dadonline.eu
PORTrait - The exhibition is the latest contribution from the Port to its PORTrait initiative, which is focused on nurturing a shared cultural expression of Dover through the Arts.

ENDS

PICTURES: Top shot takes an enjoyable look at harbour yachting on Easter Sunday. The Harbour/Port was all abuzz with much activity over the period and great fun was had by all. The picture below is from a previous time but once again captures the excitement of sailing on the shimmering water.
Bottom shot shows the Boudicca again...managed to rescue another picture from a bad batch.




That's a brilliant idea above...getting all those paintings on show to the general public. Excellent indeed! Smiley


Thursday, 9 April 2015 - 06:23
 
Post 1555
  Sea News, Dover

Yes indeed another one here of the Boudicca arriving around about 4.30pm. The light was all blue haze and yours truly's camera went into meltdown for some bizarre reason...everything went blue so as a consequence that's the best pic I could muster above. Better go back to the drawing board with the programs! Our 'top model' seagull arrived to do his thing as you can see above, but he didn't get his pose quite right this time. We may have to have a word with his agent and maybe some of his fee will be deducted ! You just cant get the staff these days!
Smiley

Glad you were able to get that shot below Mike. Great stuff!
The ship left at 22.40 last night.
NOTE: see also John Mavin's post further below (1463) for the definitive close ups of the Boudicca...plus all the info.
EXTRA: A reminder from a previous post...
"
Introduction of Government-imposed Exit Checks at Port of Dover .....
The UK Government has introduced Exit Checks at all ports, airports and Eurotunnel effective from April 2015.
From Wednesday 8 April 2015, all ferry customers using the Port of Dover will now be asked to present passports or national identity cards at check-in. This new additional Government process at the Port will result in longer check-in procedures at Dover Ferry Terminal.
To accommodate Exit Checks and minimise disruption to the town and the Port of Dover, we will continue to seek the support of the relevant agencies with which we work closely in order to help us deliver their national security objectives. Port of Dover.
"

Wednesday, 8 April 2015 - 06:55
 
Post 1554
  Mike J., Dover
Fred Olsen's BOUDICCA came in from Southampton late Tuesday afternoon prior to commencing a short cruise to French & Spanish ports & was due to sail at 2300.






Tuesday, 7 April 2015 - 22:23
 
Post 1553
  Sea News, Dover
GREAT CRUISE LINERS AT THE PORT OF DOVER.

Above we have the striking AIDA Luna arriving Easter Monday morning early. It was cold and grey for the visitors for sure but nevertheless let's hope they all had a great time with us here in Dover. It is always fabulous to see the cruise liners coming thick and fast. If only the weather would warm up a tad we would really feel like it was Spring. She left last night about 8pm heading for Hamburg in a blaze of dazzling lights...it was an impressive departure as she surely had more lights than Manhattan, and all reflected in the calm waters.

Below we see our old friend the Esmeralda approaching with tug also on Easter Monday morning. She slipped in quietly into the slot just vacated by the Nederland Reefer and with no sound of bells at all ( the bells the bells!....grrrr I said I wouldn't do that one again !! Smiley)


Excellent post below Mike. I saw the activity over there in the distance but wasn't sure what was afoot. PB. Smiley



Tuesday, 7 April 2015 - 07:08
 
Post 1552
  Mike J., Dover
Shipbuilding at Dover !
A self-propelled Jack-Up rig actually.

On Saturday afternoon COASTAL EXPLORER was being re-assembled in front of Western Docks station/Cruise-1 having probably been brought down by road as a kit of parts.
A very large mobile crane was in attendance,



By Sunday evening she looked to have been completed & was standing in the former Jetfoil basin.
The pipes seen in the first photo were part of her 'legs' - usually called 'spuds'



Presumably she is here for contracting works in the harbour & was recently in use drilling rock samples @ ‘soil investigation’ off Cowes.

The Western Docks redevelopment is finally starting to take place - apart from the A20 modifications the Customs Shed in Western Docks was demolished earlier in the year & 2015 may be the last year that the public will have access to the Prince of Wales Pier.
In Eastern Docks the Travel Centre has gone & the new parking areas starting to appear.



Monday, 6 April 2015 - 07:32
 
Post 1551
  Sea News, Dover



Above we see the arrival of the Nederland Reefer yesterday Easter Sunday. The top shot is very long range and you can just see the atmospheric shimmer, taken as the tugboat went out to meet her. The second one closer to home as you can see...arrived at last. She has already departed for foreign shores and we have the Esmeralda approaching us as we speak.

Below we see the yachts from the Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club in action on Saturday, they were out there mingling with the small sail boats. When you see them all up close together you notice the great difference in scale. But here we are with a picture of the ever so genteel yachts...it was a bit grey on Saturday. There was a repeat performance on Sunday too.

NOTE: The impressive AIDA Luna is in today. Looking fab. See also post 1461.



Thanks Jacqui glad you liked that one. SmileySmiley

Monday, 6 April 2015 - 07:13
 
Post 1550
  Jacqui, Dover
What a beautiful photo and poem Paul, thank you. I've made that one my desktop wallpaper as I have with several of your previous ones - wonderful stuffSmiley

Sunday, 5 April 2015 - 12:20
 
Post 1549
  Sea News, Dover
THE FULL MOON ON THE CHANNEL EASTER SATURDAY NIGHT


The sea is calm to-night,
The tide is full, the moon lies fair
upon the straits; — on the French coast the light
gleams and is gone; the cliffs of England stand,
glimmering and vast, out in the tranquil bay....

Matthew Arnold





Sunday, 5 April 2015 - 11:26
 
Post 1548
  brian, dover
your right paul,managed to get to Canterbury no problems.Smiley

Saturday, 4 April 2015 - 16:18
 
Post 1547
  Sea News, Dover

The picture above taken a couple of days ago shows that Dover can be just as exotic a cruise destination as anywhere else, we can more than hold our own with the best of them...although perhaps it doesn't quite feel that way in the dismal drizzle this morning....
but, on a good day!!Smiley

In today is the Braemar, back with us once again with more cruise ships to come over the coming week. See Post 1461 for the latest listing. We will continue to let everyone know in advance just what ship is coming. Bon Voyage!

Brian the traffic seems to have eased this morning..so far touch wood. So you will be able to emerge from Aycliffe and go get some groceries and maybe even some fags and beer!
Good luck!Smiley

Below we have another shot in difficult light of the exiting Discovery Bay this time with tug and pilot boat in attendance. We were more or less fogbound for much of the day yesterday. No nautical pictures to be had, yours truly just did some thumb-twiddling while listening to the haunting wailing bell. PB.




Saturday, 4 April 2015 - 07:33
 
Post 1546
  brian., aycliffe.
tell me about it, not evan a tank brigade could get through.

Friday, 3 April 2015 - 13:18
 
Post 1545
  Sea News, Dover
GOING NOWHERE FAST.......

Will these trucks get home for Easter? very busy Port again as you would expect. Picture taken 09.20 ( a few minutes ago ) Visibility getting worse...

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If you are using the Port of Dover this year then sign up to its new travel news twitter account and make your journey to the Port as hassle-free as possible.

The Port of Dover’s new twitter account (@PoD_travelnews) is dedicated to providing weather and traffic information in order to keep customers up to date with the very latest travel and weather information at Europe’s busiest ferry port.

Over Easter this year, 225,000 passengers are expected to use the Port of Dover as they head off for their well-earned break. By joining the Port of Dover’s dedicated travel news service, they can make sure they are aware of the latest information before and during their journeys.

Barbara Buczek, General Manager – Business Development, says:

"We are committed to improving customer service and keeping our community informed with the latest traffic and travel situation. This is another example of how we are playing our part to keep Dover, Port and UK economy moving."

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See also below to Visit the Dove of Peace today...but NOTE that it closes at 1PM.


Friday, 3 April 2015 - 09:23
 
Post 1544
  Sea News, Dover


Port of Dover announces viewing dates for Dove of Peace sculpture
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The Port of Dover has announced dates when the iconic sculpture, the Dove of Peace, by Anthony Heywood, which was unveiled at a ceremony in Cruise Terminal 1 at the end of last year, will be available to view.

The sculpture is a full size white spitfire made from a special type of paper developed at the former Buckland Paper Mill in Dover. The Dove of Peace symbolises heroism, individualism and belief, and self-preservation, fear and the shattering of young lives.

The opening times are:

Friday, 3 April between 11am and 1pm
Monday, 18th May between 5-7.30pm at the Port of Dover’s Annual Consultative Meeting
Parking will be FREE in the cruise terminal car park

Tim Waggott, Chief Executive, Port of Dover, said:
"This is a fantastic opportunity for the community to view an impressive artwork and showcase the newly refurbished CT1 in all its former glory."

The installation of the Dove of Peace is part of the Port of Dover’s commitment to commemorating both World War I and II. The Cruise Terminal 1 building, which hosted the event, played a significant role as a staging post during both world wars for troops leaving to fight and returning home, and actually saw troops and supplies heading to the Western Front as its first passengers.


ENDS Smiley






Great to have all that info in the post below John and the pictures are fab.
Glad Colette put up that Cruise listing below in 1461 to keep us all informed as the AIDA Cara is indeed in harbour today.
You were spot on Brian!
Smiley


Pictures above show the Discovery Bay departing through the western exit yesterday morning early (wed) with the tugboat's help.
Second picture shows the AIDA Cara arriving very early this morning...there was just about enough light.

NOTE: to see pictures of the DOVE OF PEACE type in same in our SEARCH ENGINE facility above.




Thursday, 2 April 2015 - 15:02
 
Post 1543
  John Mavin, Dover
Boudicca was originally one of three built for the Norwegian Royal Viking Line. They were all built and later stretched by 93 ft. at roughly the same time. When Royal Viking disposed of them they all went their separate ways. Fred Olsen acquired what was to be the Black Watch whilst the third now sails for Reisen as the Albatros.

Following a varied career and about 9 changes of name what was then called the Grand Latino was bought by Fred Olsen and, following her refit at Blohm & Voss, her first arrival as the Boudicca was at Dover in Feb 2006. True, she's not been a regular caller at Dover which is the principal port for Balmoral and Black Watch.



Boudicca in 2006




Albatros and Black Watch a year later (I'd love to get a picture of all three ex-Royal Vikings together - but I don't think anyone ever has).

Thursday, 2 April 2015 - 01:01
 
Post 1542
  brian, dover
yes Colette it has been hear before,in the last 3 years.

Wednesday, 1 April 2015 - 18:55
 
Post 1541
  ColetteB, Dover
Terrific topics & photos as always on Sea News SmileySmileySmiley

And now for some April cruise calls Smiley

The first April cruise call is tomorrow 2nd April, AIDACara will call at CT2, POC.
Then on Easter Saturday 4th April our familiar friend the Braemar will arrive at CT2, TR.

On Easter Monday 6th April we welcome the AIDALuna at CT2, POC
The following day, Tuesday 7th, Fred Olsen's Boudicca arrives at CT2 for Embarkation, I can't remember this one in Dover before, Anyone? Smiley

Then nothing until Friday 10th April when the AIDALuna arrives back here from its short cruise, at CT2, POC.
Then no cruise calls until Tuesday 14th April, be back soon Smiley

Wednesday, 1 April 2015 - 13:36
 
Post 1540
  Sea News, Dover


The cargo ship Discovery Bay above arriving yesterday Tuesday in nice bright if blustery conditions. The cargo bay continues to flourish here in the Port of Dover. Just a few moments ago at 07.30 this morning the ship departed once again, leaving through the western exit...heading for Flushing in Holland with a full load.





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The gorgeous location - Dover Seafront.

Ah yes indeed we remember that one below - nice picture once again Ed. Smiley

Wednesday, 1 April 2015 - 07:33
 
Post 1539
  Ed Connell, Dover
Transmanche ferry Cote d'Albatre stooging about in the Dunkerque waiting area at lunchtime presumably on her way to drydock at Damen (was Arno's). She operated for some time from Dover under the LD banner.




Tuesday, 31 March 2015 - 13:10
 
Post 1538
  Sea News, Dover

OPEN LETTER
30 March, 2015

from



Tim Waggott
Chief Executive – Port of Dover

The suggestion that Shakespeare Beach is the dirtiest beach in Kent came from a recent survey by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) conducted on one day last September. The idea that the beach is dirty purely because of wet wipes is untrue and yet another example of how we seem to be doing ourselves and our community down.

The MCS points out that no judgment can be made on which is the dirtiest beach from any of their results and monitoring. Working together with the White Cliffs Countryside Partnership, scores of local volunteers, including those from the Port of Dover, have been playing their part to keep Shakespeare Beach clean.

The beach is part of Dover and another of the assets we should all be using and preserving for everyone’s benefit and we actively support initiatives such as the Great British Beach Clean which saw scores of volunteers working selflessly for our community. The amount of litter collected in the September survey is a reflection of just how many people were volunteering to play their part, caring for and being proud of their home town.

Most of the litter found on Shakespeare Beach is in fact marine litter washed up from the sea. If we want cleaner beaches and to make better use of them, more local businesses to thrive and more people to visit Dover, then we all have to work together. I can categorically say that the Port is and will play its part.

Without any political inference, it is true to say the economy is on the up; we know this at the Port as our freight traffic figures and passenger numbers are growing year on year. Whilst dealing with the practicalities of how we handle this, which we are doing together with our partners, we must grasp the benefits of this for us all – from the opportunities for local businesses to the wider community. Through a whole variety of ways, we are seeing the Port and the town of Dover come together with so many opportunities to grasp.

So let’s pull together and talk about what we are doing to talk Dover up instead of down. We must all get behind what matters to make this community strong and prosperous.


Tim Waggott
Chief Executive – Port of Dover

Ends

Smiley


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The tug Afon Goch of Holyhead Towing beginning her day early yesterday morning in the brief sunshine. She was heading to join the barge Charlie Rock.
You got a bit of a scoop with that one below Ed. Interesting times. Smiley

Tuesday, 31 March 2015 - 07:20
 
Post 1537
  Ed Connell, Dover
The new acquisition by DFDS to replace the departed Dieppe Seaways on the Dover-Calais route. This is the Stena Nordica en route to Dunkerque East for drydocking prior to going on the run.

Approaching Dunkerque Pilot off Calais.


Berlioz in background.


Dover Patrol Memorial on Cap Blanc Nez in background.


Pride of Burgundy in background.


Monday, 30 March 2015 - 08:38
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