History of the Vikings

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Navy History

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Fleet Admiral

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QOD for Pat again

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For Those That Know

“That’s very old Nick but it’s also very good - are you going to have a go at my question about ships boats ?”

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11 months ago by SouthportPat

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A Serious Question

“The British do surface in the ice and I have never heard of any problems with the hydroplanes - that does not mean there has not been !! It is widely believe…”

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11 months ago by SouthportPat

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What I bought.

“A particularly happy purchase of late was a can of custom mixed RAL 5009 Azure Blue, that the restoration team at the Bluebird Supporters Club advised me on.…”

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12 months ago by jumpugly

Started 12 months ago by Wolle

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A question for our American shipmates.

“The last few weeks we have been working on downsizing and decluttering. As a part of that process, I have been posting stuff we want to purge on Facebook Mar…”

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12 months ago by DWBrinkman

Started 12 months ago by Nickthesteam

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Simons Town Dockyard

“When I lived in South Africa in the 70’s Simon’s Town was used by the British Navy. It is heart breaking to see how that beautiful country has declined.”

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12 months ago by Rockbag

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Pats QoD 29/07/25

“Well done Doug”

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12 months ago by SouthportPat

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R N traditions..

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Started 12 months ago by Nickthesteam

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HMS BULLDOG

“This time ive up loaded the actual boat made by its commander of both boats in its class all scratch built its 23 inches long and very light twin props and g…”

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1 year ago by Stephen T

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Pats QoD 18/07/25

“I would agree with most of that”

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1 year ago by SouthportPat

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Pats QOD 16/07/25

“Sorry Pat I have to correct you on the description of the Alexander von Humboldt. Your original picture shows the first AvH which was decommissioned around 2…”

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1 year ago by JockScott

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

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A particularly good study on the loss of the HMS Hood

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Started 1 year ago by jumpugly

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Pat QoD 13/07/25

“Right Shippers Here are the correct answers:- 1. FOST - Flag Officer Sea Training 2. FOD - Is Foreign Object Debris 3. Swinging the Lead - In this context - …”

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1 year ago by SouthportPat

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Pats QoD 14/07/25

“Well done to Doug - Exactly the correct answer”

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1 year ago by SouthportPat

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Pats QOD 15/07/25

“Hello Shipmates and budding Master Mind Winners Here are the answers Part 1 1. Bumkins are structure that protrude normally from the stern of a sailing ship …”

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1 year ago by SouthportPat

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Pat QoD 09/07/25

“Hello to all ship modelers, and especially those interested in the "human" question of the day. In response to the question: what emergency signal does a gro…”

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1 year ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

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Pat QoD 10/07/25

“Hi guys, aside from the quick "likes," I'm always late to delve into your topics. You've said it all. I'm far from my books now; I'm a bit helpless relying s…”

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1 year ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

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My latest "Boat" project

“100% awesome DW!!!! And I agree, our Lake Board (my wife Mary is a member) would not accept the diving board for precisely the reason you mentioned.”

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1 year ago by jumpugly

Started 1 year ago by DWBrinkman

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Pats QoD 04/07/2025

“Crushers, member of the Regulating Branch and I assume grinders are those with a penchant for hard work..”

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1 year ago by Nickthesteam

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Pats QoD 7/07/25

“Pat in ancient Greece an obol was put in the mouths of the deceased to pay the ferryman of Hades: Charon. Now I'm sure someone will want to reproduce Charon'…”

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1 year ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

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Pats QoD 03/07/2025

“I must get up earlier!”

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1 year ago by Nickthesteam

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Pats QoD 02/07/2035

“The three Colour Squadrons of the Royal Navy created in 1558 Nick. Historically, the English fleet was first divided into three squadrons distinguished by co…”

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1 year ago by RNinMunich

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

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Pats QoD 01/07/25

“Well Doug was right of course it was Shabab Oman II - could tell from the Omani Flag at the jack staff and it was Christian Radich - the only Norwegien Sqyar…”

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1 year ago by SouthportPat

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Pats QoD 30/06/25

“Correct on both counts”

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1 year ago by SouthportPat

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Pats QoD 26/06/25

“55 calibre meaning 55 x diameter of the round, not 5.5 inches. I think earlier marks were 4.7 inch as opposed to 4.5 inch. There is a marvelous video in you …”

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1 year ago by Nickthesteam

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

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Pats QoD 25/06/25

“The answers are as follows:- EdW was right stating that all the ships mentioned used the COGOG system of propulsion. The Type 21 used RR Tyne's and RR Olympu…”

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1 year ago by SouthportPat

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Three Days Left

“carry on please”

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1 year ago by thadlietz

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Pats QOD 24/06/25

“BTW one for Nick SCC in the context I stated here stands for Ship Control Centre ! But the answer I was looking for is as follows :- When the cracks were fir…”

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Pats QoD 23/06/25

“I remember watching the Vulcan as a kid at Scampton and Washington A very iconic sound just like the Spitfire and Hurricane- different times of cause”

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1 year ago by SouthportPat

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For Those That Have Served

“Good morning everyone, just trying to catch up and reading these fascinating stories from you all. Really interesting”

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1 year ago by Doogle

Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

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For THose Interested In Unusual Ships

“Well I will put you out of you misery now HMS Bristol went into Milford Haven whilst the fire was still burning down below”

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1 year ago by SouthportPat

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re Sea Queen

“Hi Stephen, I've sent you the plans that I have, Ihope that they help and you can make what you need to replace from them. Will”

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1 year ago by Madwelshman

Started 1 year ago by Stephen T

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Cant Find the Post Now

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Started 1 year ago by SouthportPat

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I'm still here, I think?

“Collin, as it has already been stated we are so happy to see you in action again. Be well. Len”

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1 year ago by Len1

Started 2 years ago by Colin H

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Good morning everyone

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Started 1 year ago by Doogle

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stanchions

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Started 1 year ago by Stephen T

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On my roof top this morning

“Well, at least they beat down the rat population!”

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1 year ago by jumpugly

Started 1 year ago by cjanik001

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