I go along with Derek and Dave they are Great And you put them in the right Thread I would think so any way cheers mateĪ couple of shots of the 'Folkestone' Class sloop HMS SCARBOROUGH when visiting Canada in the 1930's. Great pictures Bob I liked very much the one of HMS HOOD. I didn't quite know where to put these pics so move them if you so desire. The pictures came out great Barry well done Hope this is a bit better, I made out the ships pennant numbers. Sorry, that's the best I have with my camera.įor a further idea of how small some old ships were, there is a replica of the "Golden Hind" in a dry dock on the south bank of the Thames in London. I have a previous post giving the history of this ship from WW II. In the first photo you can also see the tug LT-5 tied up next to them. The museum is dedicated to the naval history of Oswego and the Great Lakes. Always find it so amazing how small these ships were! They are tied up along side the H.L.White museum in Oswego. Just thought someone might be interested in this - replicas of the Nina and Pinta payed a visit to Oswego NY awhile ago and were open for tours. Also contains numerous minesweepers, smaller ships and a Sub hidden away, Circa 2007 HMNB CLYDE ( FASLANE ), the two large warships in the background are USS COLE AND McFAUL. Shot was taken in 1992ĭidn't really know where to post this one as it contains various ships and vessels if you look closely. She patrolled the Irish sea and was also used for more sneaky beaky work on more than one occasion. Bird class patrol boat HMS KINGFISHER berthed behind HMS Humber in the docks in Liverpool. Still trying to replace the missing photos that vanished when the server crashed. Misc Ship Photo's - World Naval Ships Forums Archive ()įorester, yep by all means help yourself, thanks for the comments. Guided group tours: Monday-Friday, Feb.20% FURTHER PRICE REDUCTIONS ON HUNDREDS OF LIMITED EDITION ART PRINTSīUY ONE GET ONE HALF PRICE ON THOUSANDS OF PAINTINGS AND PRINTSįOR MORE OFFERS SIGN UP TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTER.Self-guided tour prices: Adults $8, seniors 65 and over $7, students 5-16 $6.10-21 and every Saturday-Sunday through April 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum's Schooner Pier Complex, 367 Beach Blvd., Biloxi.Construction method: manual using traditional 15th Century tools."I don't think there's anywhere you get a better feel for what it was like to sail with Columbus across the Atlantic Ocean," Sanger said. Other than some modern upgrades, the ship functions the same as the original. Other differences include a diesel engine, modern stove and running water which make life easier for the crew as it sails around the nation offering tours. We built it longer and wider so we could accommodate more people on board." "So, it's 15 feet longer and 6 feet wider. "Our Pinta is 85 feet long and 24 feet wide and sits 7 feet in the water," Sanger said. He said many expect a larger ship when in fact, the original Pinta was smaller than the reproduction. One thing Sanger said often surprises guests is the size of the ship. On guided tours, the crew dresses in period clothing and an actor portrays Columbus. Sanger said there are reproduction items throughout the ship such as tools used in sailing hundreds of years ago. On the tours, both guided and self-guided, guests learn much more about life on a ship in the 15th Century. Mississippi restaurants: 5 dining destinations where everyone should eat Pinta was not a large ship He explained that lower ranking crew members slept toward the bow and higher ranks slept toward the stern which offered a smoother ride and more protection. "Other than that, everyone was sleeping on the deck and depending what your rank was determined where you slept on the deck," Sanger said. The ship only had one cabin and that was for the captain. "Back in the day they would have had cows, horses, sheep, chickens and goats." "They would carry a year's worth of supplies not knowing how long the voyage was and return," Sanger said. The cargo space allowed the explorers to carry everything needed for the journey and colonization. Sanger said the ship was a Portuguese Caravel design and was originally used for fishing and shipping trade goods. More: How to make your yard a hummingbird paradise and attract them spring, summer and fallĬrawfish season: This 'hole in the wall' restaurant serves some of the best steaks, oysters and crawfish Pinta was not a ship of luxury
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