GreyWolf Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 I think the Ben only anchored in PSM bay before going onto Douglas because the captain was Vernon Kinley a long serving respected captain and a local of the village. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Why is Manxman going around in circles in the Eastern Solent ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forestboy Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 4 minutes ago, Cypman said: Why is Manxman going around in circles in the Eastern Solent ? Yes very slow 2.8kn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Unlike many others I don’t think the Master believes that the Island to starboard is the Isle of Man !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forestboy Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 13 minutes ago, forestboy said: Yes very slow 2.8kn .5kn now!! hope no engine problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 There would appear to be some issue, maybe they forgot the fish suppers ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newaccount Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Maybe they had to leave the berth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 (edited) You could well be correct, there is a Southampton bound cruise ship in the Dover Straits. Edited June 30, 2023 by Cypman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Now proceeding out of the Solent at 8 knots, safe journey home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 It looks like she has just picked up or dropped off a pilot and is now up to cruise speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesypeas Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 11 hours ago, Cypman said: Why is Manxman going around in circles in the Eastern Solent ? Perhaps we’ve got Blackadder on board. “I usually just sail round and round the Isle of White till I get dizzy, then head for home” - John Pertwee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombay Bad Boy Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 *Captain Rum, played by Tom Baker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshoremanxman Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 31 minutes ago, Bombay Bad Boy said: *Captain Rum, played by Tom Baker He vaguely confused his Dr Who’s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malik Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 8 minutes ago, offshoremanxman said: He vaguely confused his Dr Who’s Just been watching a scene on YouTube. One laughable line “Oh God, mad as a brush”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesypeas Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 9 hours ago, Bombay Bad Boy said: *Captain Rum, played by Tom Baker Oh yeah. Sorry. Still bloody funny though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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