John Wright Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 50 minutes ago, Ringy Rose said: Interestingly (or perhaps not) the Condor Islander is the same design as the Ben my Chree. Different yard and “in the style” of Ben, rather than identical design. Of course she’s almost identical to the other conventional RoRo Condor own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Mainwaring Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 9 minutes ago, John Wright said: Of course she’s almost identical to the other conventional RoRo Condor own. Commodore Clipper? She's from the same yard as the Ben isn't she? As close to a sister as you'll get for Ben. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 5 minutes ago, Capt_Mainwaring said: Commodore Clipper? She's from the same yard as the Ben isn't she? As close to a sister as you'll get for Ben. Yes. Few changes and different lay out, and Clipper hasn’t had the post purchase modifications - but the van der Giessen de Noord design was intended to be a standard template. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Guernsey newly arrived vessel out of action again! https://guernseypress.com/news/2023/10/26/islander-out-of-action-because-of-technical-issue/?fbclid=IwAR19uPZrcyfUj25Das7N7F4EVZF1pT1c_FPxQZGlyZxSSYHo2e9biHcnkzE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc.fixit Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Oh good, that means it's ok for ours to break down again.🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 17 minutes ago, doc.fixit said: Oh good, that means it's ok for ours to break down again.🤣 Probably! But social media there is same as here eg it’s typical, politicians have cost us a fortune, bunch of crooks running ferries, no mail etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilly Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Is that the Ben anchored in the bay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hedgehog Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Lilly said: Is that the Ben anchored in the bay? Manxman has gone full time now. Time for the Ben to relax and chill in the sunshine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, Dave Hedgehog said: Manxman has gone full time now. Time for the Ben to relax and chill in the sunshine. And fast craft after Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilly Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 12 minutes ago, Dave Hedgehog said: Manxman has gone full time now. Time for the Ben to relax and chill in the sunshine. Ah! Thought it look rather relaxed gently bobbing around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 27 minutes ago, Lilly said: Ah! Thought it look rather relaxed gently bobbing around DBC are buying it to act as the new 'raft' for swimmers. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, WTF said: DBC are buying it to act as the new 'raft' for swimmers. Housing for the 15,000 new immigrants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilly Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, WTF said: DBC are buying it to act as the new 'raft' for swimmers. 59 minutes ago, The Phantom said: Housing for the 15,000 new immigrants? No wonder Ben is having a bit of a holiday first. You both are extremely creative Edited October 26, 2023 by Lilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 3 hours ago, Lilly said: Is that the Ben anchored in the bay? 1 hour ago, Lilly said: No wonder Ben is having a bit of a holiday first. Wonder if she’s going to meet up with her cousin. Condor Islander has been taken out of service ( already ) and is heading this way. Maybe they’ll have babies. Actually looks like dry dock in Birkenhead. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilly Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 1 hour ago, John Wright said: Wonder if she’s going to meet up with her cousin. Condor Islander has been taken out of service ( already ) and is heading this way. Maybe they’ll have babies. Actually looks like dry dock in Birkenhead. Wonderful, especially if they resemble The Lady. I have very fond memories of the tough old girl!😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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