Tag Archives: South West

“Cotidal” project.

Posted on 14/01/2022 by Tango Alpha

COTIDAL: The Appledore Chapter “What do you see when you see the sea?” What do YOU see when you see the sea and what would YOU like to share or tell others about the sea? With a deadline of February … Continue reading →

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Shipping notes No. 201 (December).

Posted on 03/01/2022 by Tango Alpha

Bideford Quay. As of 31st pm, Goliath still alongside at Bideford. Yelland Quay. No shipping. Appledore. As of 31st pm, Inyanga Entsha still alongside at Harland and Wolff yard (conversion from offshore supply vessel to cargo vessel). Bristol Channel Observations. … Continue reading →

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Shipping notes No. 200 (November).

Posted on 05/12/2021 by Tango Alpha

Who would have thought back in 2004 that I would reach this milestone of publishing the 200th edition of this shipping news – certainly not me. It has been an honour and a pleasure. In port – Bideford Quay. Celtic … Continue reading →

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Shipping notes No. 199 (October).

Posted on 11/11/2021 by Tango Alpha

Bideford Quay. No shipping since last issue. On Tuesday 19th news was announced by the council that the former Harbour Capt Paul Labistour died at home on the 18th . He had retired from the Harbour Master position in March … Continue reading →

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Behind the scenes at Richmond Dock, Appledore.

Posted on 16/11/2012 by Tango Alpha

Work progresses on the recycling of old vessels  –  photos Norman Hardaker. (Compare with our September article here ).

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“Matthew” calls at Bideford – 6th March.

Posted on 16/03/2012 by Tango Alpha

These photos, taken by “Buzz” shipping correspondent Norman Hardaker, show the “Matthew” as she visited Bideford on 6th March to take on stores. “Matthew” is a replica of the caravel used by John Cabot for his 1497 voyage from Bristol … Continue reading →

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