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I thought that too, Stuart. They don't look very excited by their glorious end do they? :? Snuggled by tatties and neeps, warmed by pools of gravy, followed by the sweet deliciousness of cranachan, and washed down with a fine single malt to the droning of the bag pipes, you'd think they'd look a bit more cheerful :D
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Michael wrote: Wed Jan 26, 2022 1:05 am Here are the highest wet-bulbs recorded for each ship when the wet-bulb temperature was 90 F or above.

...Storis 1948-07-29 16 110 ...

It's a puzzle for the boffins to sort out. :D
Indeed it is. I just have to look at things like '110' to feel uncomfortable. It'll be interesting to see how these readings match up to what is happening now.
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A new member found us through: Judy G. Russell, “Weathering the storms,” The Legal Genealogist.
Interesting article!
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8-) 8-) 8-)
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Randi wrote: Sat Jan 29, 2022 1:03 am A new member found us through: Judy G. Russell, “Weathering the storms,” The Legal Genealogist.
Interesting article!
Good to know that we are still geeky and good :)
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I often wonder what our ships do when they are on a voyage and stay in the same port for sometimes up to a month or so.
The log page usually does not give any info except painting, firing salutes and Court Martials. :?
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Taking on supplies? Awaiting orders from home, which may have been delayed? Vacation?
Just some random guesses.
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In Unalaska, they paint the Commander's building, install a tennis court, feed orphans after the Spanish flu...
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I remember that now.
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I can't recall which ship it was, and which hot port they were anchored in, but keeping the local icecream dairy in business was clearly important. I have a vague memory that they got sent to sea abruptly, with some crew left behind and only part of the icecream on board. Now - you're stranded on the dockside with a load of icecream that is about to go off, do you
a) send it back to the dairy and ask for a refund
b) tip it into the harbour, or
c) just settle down on the pier head for a nice sunny afternoon with a borrowed bowl and a spoon? :lol:
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:lol: :lol: :lol: I vote for option #3!
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It does sound good doesn't it? #3 - yummy :P
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Happy New Year of the Tiger! Gong Xi Fa Cai!
HMS Tiger (1928)
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Happy New Year !
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The third USS Tigress, chartered during 1873 to mount an Arctic rescue mission.
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Ah that's a very cool ship Randi - great find! 8-) 8-) 8-) :D

And what do you know? She's an ex whaler! :lol:
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:D :D :D
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Happy Birthday
Matteo


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Auguri Matteo!

Again :D
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Happy Birthday, Matteo!

Hope it's a good one!
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A Very Happy Birthday Matteo
Buon compleanno :D :D :D

A cartographic teapot for your cuppa to go with Randi's yummy cake... ;) :D

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