On 15/10/17, Alan C, discombobulated, unleashed: >We were able to visit Portsmouth on our UK trip. Without trying to bore >anyone, here are some shots. HMS Warrior is an Ironclad warship of the 19th >century with supplementary steam power. She never fired a shot in anger but, >such was her power, she was the perfect deterrent for over 30 years. You all >know HMS Victory which remains the Flagship of the Royal Navy with Captain & >Crew. The restoration of her rigging will only be completed in 2025. Note >that Nelson's bunk is between two cannons. In fact the whole crew lived >among the cannons. Warrior & Victory both had over 100 guns on several >levels & could deliver devastating broadsides. The Mary Rose exhibition, >only recently opened, is quite amazing. HMS Queen Elizabeth, the Royal >Navy's latest Aircraft Carrier, was in dock. The Emirates Spinnaker Tower is >impressive but we didn't get a chance to go up there, nor visit the >Submarine base on the other side of the harbour. If you contemplate a visit, >you will need a couple of days to do it justice. > >https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/albums/72157687082870121
Looks like the weather was kind to you Alan. Lovely shots! Back in 2012 I was fortunate enough to be able to film on Trafalgar Day (October 21st) when a small ceremony is held aboard Victory each year commemorating the Battle of Trafalgar and the falling of Lord Nelson. It's a surprisingly somber occasion, and a wreath is placed at the spot where he supposedly fell, on deck. I found an article relating to the 200th anniversary that you might be interested in, here: <https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2005/oct/21/military.markoliver> Being on board that ship surrounded by officers of the Royal Navy, it really was an impressive experience. Cheers -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ UK Shoot / Edit and || (O) | Live Broadcast News ---------- <www.seeingeye.tv> _____________________________ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
