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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

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.

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.

A new member found us through: Judy G. Russell, “Weathering the storms,” The Legal Genealogist.
Interesting article!

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

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.

Taking on supplies? Awaiting orders from home, which may have been delayed? Vacation?
Just some random guesses.

In Unalaska, they paint the Commander's building, install a tennis court, feed orphans after the Spanish flu...

I remember that now.

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?

I vote for option #3!

It does sound good doesn't it? #3 - yummy

Ah that's a very cool ship Randi - great find!

And what do you know? She's an ex whaler!

Auguri Matteo!

Again

Happy Birthday, Matteo!

Hope it's a good one!