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tramontana 
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 Posted: 18 September 2007 at 3:30pm |
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yes her engines are Napier Deltics, bearing in mind China's demand for all metals and scrap prices going up through the roof she may now be worth a lot more! Able might scrap her(Ghost Ships) or the same company that scrapped 2772E. They could just leave it to the "travelling folk" they would have it "rendered to produce" in no time
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northeastuser
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Posted: 24 September 2007 at 7:39pm |
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So Tramontana do you know (out of curiosity) what size vessels can fit the locks and past the barrage? |
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tramontana
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Posted: 25 September 2007 at 6:19pm |
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neu, if you are thinking of getting the Kellington through the Barrage side lock forget it, if you have a drive to the barrage you will see what I mean about the little kink on the up river side of the lock, whilst you are there the barrage keepers will give you the info you want including max height, Tons have a high freeboard plus super -structure compared to what is underwater which is why they rolled on wet grass. It is a shame but British Waterways want her gone before she she sinks, so if you wanted to buy her your option is to scrap her as they "own" the river from the Barrage to it's source and it is highly unlikely that they will lower the river level because of the riverside developments that are now in place.
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northeastuser
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Posted: 26 September 2007 at 10:28am |
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No don’t be silly. I was just wondering if a 40ft seaplane tender would fit up past the barrage. |
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tramontana
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Posted: 26 September 2007 at 6:35pm |
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neu,Why didn't you say so I thought it was yet another boat you had put your name on as I had heard that a Warboat preservation group had been looking around it and when I saw the photo's I thought it could only be you
 and I was trying to help you, to get a S.T. through the lock it has to be able to float first and from what I have seen most of the floating one's are in good hands and they are unlikely to part with them after all the work they have done to get them to float. British Waterways are getting very fussy what they allow on the river that is why they want rid of the Kellington and are in the process of a clear up unless you had a boat on the river before they took over, I understand they have given those owner's a target date to conform to B.W. standards.
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wheelspanner
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Posted: 26 September 2007 at 7:21pm |
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bearing in mind that this site is about the kellington and you have asked for drawings of the Ton Class and submitted photo's of her NEU, I like tramontana assumed you were refering to the kellington, what this site does not need is sarcastic people like you when someone is genuinly trying to help. I hope other's will learn from this matter when you want information in the future and think twice about giving you genuine help
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northeastuser
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Posted: 26 September 2007 at 8:43pm |
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Anyone involved with the kellington would have done their homework and already discussed and dismissed various options like going out via the barrage locks. Yes when I was asking for ton class plans I was referring to the Kellington. Is that a problem?I just thought you guys would be interested in the pics,(and you are, or you'd not be here looking) nothing else in it. Sorry you feel like iv been sarcastic wheelspanner.. Though id like to know why my comments are sarcasm and others are humour. For instance I could have easily considered the suggestion that I would try and get such a large vessel out via the locks as sarcasm. I did not, I assumed it was light hearted banter,like tramontana's next reply regarding Seaplane Tenders. What is your problem Wheelspaner?why the personal attack?perhaps youd like to put your name to it as well? Regarding personal hep I can count the people on one hand who have even tried to do that (thank you again). They are fast becoming out numbered on this site by people who’d rather snip or make personal attacks. The way things are going on this forum it will end up with just armchair critics and people who won’t put their name to their profile. Enough to put off any newbie. Yes I know that I (like everyone else) have the option to leave if I don’t like it. For now I’m happy to stay and see what happens. But I will think twice about putting up interesting pictures or news. Edited by northeastuser |
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marksaab
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Posted: 26 September 2007 at 10:41pm |
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Hi Billy Keep posting mate! Not sure what wheelspinner sorry "spanner" was on about Hope to see more from you soon! Regards Mark |
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Only yield when you must, never "give up the ship," but fight on to the last "with a stiff upper lip!"
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northeastuser
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Posted: 26 September 2007 at 10:54pm |
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cheers mark.Perhaps im being a bit 'touchy'. On a lighter note has anyone Halo 3..omg how cool!!.my stepson just handed my my a**e on a plate!.I'm going to 'train' while he's at school and get my own back tomorow. Edited by ForumManager |
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dgray
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Posted: 27 September 2007 at 12:56am |
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Hi WheelSpanner,
NEU is thinking of buying a ST from me so his request about what size vessels can fit the locks and past the barrage wasn't sarcastic (nor was it even directed at you). As the lock was being talked about here, it seems a reasonable place to ask those in the know as they are watching this forum. No offence intended but suggesting that others re-consider giving advice to a regular member because you misunderstand a conversation two regular senior members is definitely "what this site does not need". Like I said, no offence intended as I'm sure it was an honest misunderstanding on your part. |
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