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Tribesman
04-07-11, 09:36 AM
Two small passenger ferries that have never sailed with passengers since being built

This mornings events
http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0407/galway.html

The previous ship that came to remove them
http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0331/connemara.html

It does seem like everyone who touched them since they left the yards has just poured money down the drain

Growler
04-07-11, 11:53 AM
Looks like everything involved needs to be used for torpedo or SSM practice... or sold off to the DPRK. :D

UnderseaLcpl
04-07-11, 02:18 PM
Luck like this is what makes superstition possible.

Tchocky
04-07-11, 02:27 PM
Rossaveal's a nice spot to run aground, though ;)

Penguin
04-07-11, 03:26 PM
This mornings events
http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0407/galway.html


You don't work at the docks, do you? :haha: :O:

bookworm_020
04-07-11, 10:46 PM
Third time lucky?

Oberon
04-08-11, 08:07 AM
I think HMS Astute is going to be put in this category soon:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-13014640

Tribesman
04-08-11, 09:21 AM
Rossaveal's a nice spot to run aground, though
No, the nice pub at the top of cashel bay is closed now.

bookworm_020
04-08-11, 04:44 PM
I think HMS Astute is going to be put in this category soon:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-13014640




Maybe she can torpedo the two ferries........

Oberon
04-08-11, 06:20 PM
Maybe she can torpedo the two ferries........

Dunno if I'd want to be the one to risk firing torpedoes...she'd be just as likely to Sidon... :doh:

Jimbuna
04-08-11, 06:35 PM
I think HMS Astute is going to be put in this category soon:


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-13014640


Rgr that.