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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 3089
Howard McSweeney, Dover
Great photos all round as usual, Mike's one of the Reedham Ferry amused me as it just shows that there is still a place for the traditional small ferry even in the affluent South East. Must be a good pub to make the crossing worthwhile.
Tuesday, 26 April 2016 - 20:05
Tuesday, 26 April 2016 - 20:05
Post 3088
nigel stephens, littleport
the HENGIST as of today was laying on her side in pireus picture on shipspotters.com
Tuesday, 26 April 2016 - 19:54
Tuesday, 26 April 2016 - 19:54
Post 3087
Sarah, Ramsgate
Wonderful recent photos folks especially loving the lifeboat & Border Force photos 
Tuesday, 26 April 2016 - 07:44
Tuesday, 26 April 2016 - 07:44
Post 3086
Mike J., Dover
A few pix from the diveboat MAVERICK.
The berthing was interesting as the tug had little to do apart a nudge from time to time, nor were any DHB tugs needed - the barge, which has four thrusters controlled from its bridge, was able to manoeuvre itself & berth largely under her own power.
Berthing the barge didn't take long & the MTS INDUS retired to the Tidal Basin to lay alongside the DAVID CHURCH.
The transformer should have arrived Dover during the night & so the earliest the loading is likely to start is mid-morning Tuesday.
An interesting vessel - plenty of info about her if you Google TERRA MARIQUE BARGE
Another lifeboat view & a non-level BRAEMAR [we were bobbing about a bit].
Tuesday, 26 April 2016 - 06:47
The berthing was interesting as the tug had little to do apart a nudge from time to time, nor were any DHB tugs needed - the barge, which has four thrusters controlled from its bridge, was able to manoeuvre itself & berth largely under her own power.
Berthing the barge didn't take long & the MTS INDUS retired to the Tidal Basin to lay alongside the DAVID CHURCH.
The transformer should have arrived Dover during the night & so the earliest the loading is likely to start is mid-morning Tuesday.
An interesting vessel - plenty of info about her if you Google TERRA MARIQUE BARGE
Another lifeboat view & a non-level BRAEMAR [we were bobbing about a bit].
Tuesday, 26 April 2016 - 06:47
Post 3085
Sea News, Dover
Thanks for the comments Mike. Nice collection of pictures in the post below there...good to see those. And speaking of all things Lifeboat... here is a recent picture for aficionados everywhere of Dover Lifeboat in action, from GEORGE HOLLAND. All pictures in this post are by George. Well done George - Many thanks as ever. Bet Sarah H will like this picture...
The Braemar was with us yesterday...yes indeed Brian.
She left us about 4.30pm heading north for a 10-day cruise of German Waterways. These pictures from George of said ship are from a departure last week.
Great work George.
Tuesday, 26 April 2016 - 06:04
The Braemar was with us yesterday...yes indeed Brian.
She left us about 4.30pm heading north for a 10-day cruise of German Waterways. These pictures from George of said ship are from a departure last week.
Great work George.
Tuesday, 26 April 2016 - 06:04
Post 3084
Mike J., Dover
Nice VIGILANT pix in lumpy waters in 2627.
I was ‘oop north’ last week [as far north as Norfolk anyway] & saw VIGILANT’s running mate SEEKER in Lowestoft.
Also, for Sarah & other lifeboat- fanciers, a former lifeboat working out of Great Yarmouth that next year will be 60 years old.
The f/v ACHIEVABLE started life as a ‘Liverpool’ class lifeboat & was in RNLI service as the ISA & PENRYN MILSTED from 1957 to 1968 when she was sold & converted to a fishing vessel.
Nice to see that she keeps her RNLI paintjob.
Ferries even - but not as we know them at Dover.
The Reedham Ferry crosses the Yare between Great Yarmouth & Norwich & saves a 20+ miles detour for local traffic.
The ferry is quite busy with light vehicles & runs on demand & is operated by the nearby Ferry Inn.
Foot passengers are normally 50p, but free if they go to the pub !
Monday, 25 April 2016 - 21:11
I was ‘oop north’ last week [as far north as Norfolk anyway] & saw VIGILANT’s running mate SEEKER in Lowestoft.
Also, for Sarah & other lifeboat- fanciers, a former lifeboat working out of Great Yarmouth that next year will be 60 years old.
The f/v ACHIEVABLE started life as a ‘Liverpool’ class lifeboat & was in RNLI service as the ISA & PENRYN MILSTED from 1957 to 1968 when she was sold & converted to a fishing vessel.
Nice to see that she keeps her RNLI paintjob.
Ferries even - but not as we know them at Dover.
The Reedham Ferry crosses the Yare between Great Yarmouth & Norwich & saves a 20+ miles detour for local traffic.
The ferry is quite busy with light vehicles & runs on demand & is operated by the nearby Ferry Inn.
Foot passengers are normally 50p, but free if they go to the pub !
Monday, 25 April 2016 - 21:11
Post 3083
Sea News, Dover
Well done getting the pix of the barge Jeremy in the post below. Very fast ace work. I have a couple of pictures now to follow on from yours. Yes it is indeed the very barge coming to collect the huge transformer that will be grinding its way towards us afore long. See also Mike's posts below page nos...2625, 2626.
PaulB.
Monday, 25 April 2016 - 18:39
PaulB.
Monday, 25 April 2016 - 18:39
Post 3082
Jeremy Ward, Whitfield, Dover
Saw this Barge arriving this afternoon. Seems to be being towed also. Must be for the Transformer being transported to Germany.
Monday, 25 April 2016 - 15:58
Monday, 25 April 2016 - 15:58
Post 3081
brian, dover
I note that the bramar is berthed in ct 2.
Monday, 25 April 2016 - 13:34
Monday, 25 April 2016 - 13:34
Post 3080
Sea News, Dover
In his latest newsletter, Charlie Elphicke MP acknowledges the work of the 'vigilant ships' patrolling the English Channel..amongst his many concerns on the migrant issue and the Calais border controls. More below...but we have added to the Newsletter pictures of one of those very same vessels...Valiant of the Border Force...and here she is arriving with us here through the rough waters of Friday..
FROM CHARLIE ELPHICKE MP
Why our asylum policy must be driven by compassion
____________________________________________
Recent attempts by migrants to break into Britain by lorry and dinghy have caused renewed concern. Thousands of attempts are made every year. Thanks to our border controls being in Calais, the overwhelming majority do not succeed. They are caught by vigilant ships that patrol the English Channel. By eagle eyed border officers. And by highly trained dogs who sniff out people hiding in the fruit and veg.
Yet the problem of the Calais Jungle remains. There are some who say that we should simply take everyone from the Jungle into Britain. Others say we should take in unaccompanied children who are in Europe. This is the argument made by Save the Children.
This would not be the right approach. First because it would let European countries off the hook for their responsibilities. Especially France. If you are in Europe, you should surely be seen as being safe. Yet mainly because if we take in more people from Europe we will encourage more to come. That's more people who will make dangerous journeys that too often end in disaster.
We all remember little Aylan Kurdi, whose lifeless body lay limp, face down on the beach. Yet loss of life like this is frequent. Too frequent. Just the other day another overloaded boat sank with more lives lost. It's heartrending. We have to do all we can to stop people making these dangerous journeys. Especially vulnerable children who are at risk.
This is why I am pressing Ministers to focus on helping children at risk who are in North Africa and the Middle East. Not in Europe. That would mean we can care for vulnerable children who are at risk and in need while discouraging the making of these dangerous journeys. We should press European nations to adopt a similar approach. So we collectively seek to put an end to these treacherous journeys and defeat the people traffickers, while focussing our care on those most in need.
It's important we do all we can to keep our border in Calais. Yet it is also vital to make sure we co-operate with our European partners to catch people traffickers, stamp out cross border crime and protect the vulnerable - especially women and children - from being exploited. This is why the close co-operation by the UK and French Governments matters so much.
Moreover this is why I am so passionate that it must continue.
The migration crisis is not something that will just sort itself out. We know deep down that we cannot sort it out alone. We need to take action in co-operation with our fellow European nations. To help the people who are most in need in conflict zones while ensuring our border is maintained in Calais and is as safe and secure as it can be.
CHARLIE ELPHICKE MP FOR DOVER AND DEAL.
Thanks for that info below Mike. Yes a giant transformer due at Port.
Good pic of Nederland Reefer Ed...she has since left us. Fast turnaround as ever.
The AIDA Vita left us at 9.30PM last night in a blaze of glorious light...the sea was very calm so the reflections added to the spectacle. The cruise season certainly kicked into top gear on the weekend. The Braemar is in today too. PB
Monday, 25 April 2016 - 07:26
FROM CHARLIE ELPHICKE MP
Why our asylum policy must be driven by compassion
____________________________________________
Recent attempts by migrants to break into Britain by lorry and dinghy have caused renewed concern. Thousands of attempts are made every year. Thanks to our border controls being in Calais, the overwhelming majority do not succeed. They are caught by vigilant ships that patrol the English Channel. By eagle eyed border officers. And by highly trained dogs who sniff out people hiding in the fruit and veg.
Yet the problem of the Calais Jungle remains. There are some who say that we should simply take everyone from the Jungle into Britain. Others say we should take in unaccompanied children who are in Europe. This is the argument made by Save the Children.
This would not be the right approach. First because it would let European countries off the hook for their responsibilities. Especially France. If you are in Europe, you should surely be seen as being safe. Yet mainly because if we take in more people from Europe we will encourage more to come. That's more people who will make dangerous journeys that too often end in disaster.
We all remember little Aylan Kurdi, whose lifeless body lay limp, face down on the beach. Yet loss of life like this is frequent. Too frequent. Just the other day another overloaded boat sank with more lives lost. It's heartrending. We have to do all we can to stop people making these dangerous journeys. Especially vulnerable children who are at risk.
This is why I am pressing Ministers to focus on helping children at risk who are in North Africa and the Middle East. Not in Europe. That would mean we can care for vulnerable children who are at risk and in need while discouraging the making of these dangerous journeys. We should press European nations to adopt a similar approach. So we collectively seek to put an end to these treacherous journeys and defeat the people traffickers, while focussing our care on those most in need.
It's important we do all we can to keep our border in Calais. Yet it is also vital to make sure we co-operate with our European partners to catch people traffickers, stamp out cross border crime and protect the vulnerable - especially women and children - from being exploited. This is why the close co-operation by the UK and French Governments matters so much.
Moreover this is why I am so passionate that it must continue.
The migration crisis is not something that will just sort itself out. We know deep down that we cannot sort it out alone. We need to take action in co-operation with our fellow European nations. To help the people who are most in need in conflict zones while ensuring our border is maintained in Calais and is as safe and secure as it can be.
CHARLIE ELPHICKE MP FOR DOVER AND DEAL.
Thanks for that info below Mike. Yes a giant transformer due at Port.
Good pic of Nederland Reefer Ed...she has since left us. Fast turnaround as ever.
The AIDA Vita left us at 9.30PM last night in a blaze of glorious light...the sea was very calm so the reflections added to the spectacle. The cruise season certainly kicked into top gear on the weekend. The Braemar is in today too. PB
Monday, 25 April 2016 - 07:26
Post 3079
Mike J., Dover
I made an error re the transformer job.
The barge ETA for Monday morning is correct but the transformer won't arrive till Monday night, with an ETA of 0100 Tuesday at the docks.
Sorry !
High tides [for loading] will be -
Tuesday 1302
Wednesday 0117 & 1335
Sunday, 24 April 2016 - 22:05
The barge ETA for Monday morning is correct but the transformer won't arrive till Monday night, with an ETA of 0100 Tuesday at the docks.
Sorry !
High tides [for loading] will be -
Tuesday 1302
Wednesday 0117 & 1335
Sunday, 24 April 2016 - 22:05
Post 3078
Mike J., Dover
The specialised RoRo barge TERRA MARIQUE [post 2608] is running late but should arrive Dover mid-morning Monday, probably in tow of the MTS INDUS, to load a large transformer coming from Sellindge which is expected to cause traffic problems in Dover early Monday morning, running 'wrong road' into the port on the A20.
The transformer, still aboard the transporter, will be loaded aboard at Cruise-1 at high water.
Which high water ? I dunno.
Sunday, 24 April 2016 - 21:13
The transformer, still aboard the transporter, will be loaded aboard at Cruise-1 at high water.
Which high water ? I dunno.
Sunday, 24 April 2016 - 21:13
Post 3077
Ed Connell, Dover
Nederland Reefer at the DCT today.
Sunday, 24 April 2016 - 18:51
Sunday, 24 April 2016 - 18:51
Post 3076
Sea News, Dover
AIDA VIta arriving a few minutes ago as I write...09.00. Bit of a cold bleak welcome weatherwise for the new arrival .. unfortunately...as you can see in the picture. Hopefully it will brighten up later so the visitors can see us at our best.
Sunday, 24 April 2016 - 09:06
Post 3075
Sea News, Dover
Well done Jeremy with the picture below. I was inspired by your post so had a stab at the slowly moving beast myself. There was no name listed but as you say she was being towed by TeraSea Osprey. Yes looks like an oil rig/platform and quite a whopper as all can see. Never a dull moment on the English Channel.
PaulB.
PS: AIDA Vita due in this morning - we believe this to be a first.
Sunday, 24 April 2016 - 06:04
Post 3074
Jeremy Ward, Whitfield, Dover
Caught this passing by the White Cliffs NT this afternoon. Long distance shot so not very good quality. Looks like some sort of Oil Rig being towed by Terasea Osprey according to AIS. 
Saturday, 23 April 2016 - 15:51
Saturday, 23 April 2016 - 15:51
Post 3073
Sea News, Dover
Great set of pictures below Ed and very fast - you out-scooped us all. Left them in top slot for all to enjoy fully. Good to see Wayne and Byron enjoying the arrival of the AIDA Diva. I think the arrival of this cruise ship caught us by surprise. But regrouped and here is an extra pic to add to the collection..
Ace work below!
Saturday, 23 April 2016 - 14:56
Ace work below!
Saturday, 23 April 2016 - 14:56
Post 3072
Ed Connell, Dover
AIDAdiva entering this morning, with Wayne our QM and Byron our First Officer posing for a photo.
Saturday, 23 April 2016 - 08:07
Saturday, 23 April 2016 - 08:07
Post 3071
Sea News, Dover
Some murky oul pictures above there of the Hansa Bremen, see also Ed's picture earlier. She was off to Rotterdam in gloomy weather and rough seas a couple of days ago. Note the Pilot boat close by in the choppy water.
The picture below from yesterday shows what looks like a newly tarted-up Coral Water back in general action. You might remember she was replaced last week for a time with the Coastal Water. Normal service is now resumed by the looks of things...
Great to see those pictures from Sarah there of the ol' Dun Laoghaire lifeboat. Fond memories indeed...only this past week I have been having some dealings with Dun Laoghaire County Council...once lived in said Borough. JFK himself was very big in Ireland due to the Kennedy clan being or Irish descent. But to amalgamate JFK with Sarah is absolutely spot on. Lovely pictures once again.
Well said Colette re Sarah's pictures.
The sunrise pictures were left totally natural and as is...in an effort to try and capture reality rather than do anything fancy. I will watch camera poised for the scheduled cruise liners.
Saturday, 23 April 2016 - 07:34
Post 3070
ColetteB, Dover
Sarah, its great to see the Dun Laoghaire lifeboat John F Kennedy there in Ramsgate, brings back some good memories for me So she is moving to pastures new, Eastbourne I see and they have named her after you...... lifeboat photographer extraordinaire 
'Here comes the Sun' brings me back a bit, my favourite Beatles album ever, Abbey Road of course. When George Harrison said 'And I say, Its all right' I believed him like all the girls did
Spectacular early morning photos MrB. Now back to reality
Friday, 22 April 2016 - 19:04
So she is moving to pastures new, Eastbourne I see and they have named her after you...... lifeboat photographer extraordinaire 'Here comes the Sun' brings me back a bit, my favourite Beatles album ever, Abbey Road of course. When George Harrison said 'And I say, Its all right' I believed him like all the girls did
Spectacular early morning photos MrB. Now back to reality Friday, 22 April 2016 - 19:04