Navy movements

Brian · 14 September 2004, 18:06

A large group of warships has just passed my house.
They are about 15-20miles out, running roughly along a line between Start Point and Portland Bill.
They may have come from Plymouth and be on their way to Portsmouth?
The group consists of at least one aircraft carrier and 8 escorting frigates/destroyers.
Does anyone have a clue as to what this is all about?
It is an unusually large number of vessels. Unfortunately they were too far away to be able to distinguish their nationality.

You dont think they were on their way to salute JK at The Boat Show do you?

TQBoater · 14 September 2004, 18:18

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Originally Posted by Brian

A large group of warships has just passed my house.
They are about 15-20miles out, running roughly along a line between Start Point and Portland Bill.

Hi Brian

Maybe they want to be included in the census they are doing out there at the moment?

How are you feeling this week?

Rupert

chrisallse · 14 September 2004, 18:19

You could get shot for posting information like that

Stephen-RIB · 14 September 2004, 18:58

Loose lips sink ships!

Manos · 14 September 2004, 19:13

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Originally Posted by Brian

A large group of warships has just passed my house.

WOW You live in the middle of the sea

??

Alan · 14 September 2004, 20:13

Brian, the Russians are coming!!!!

Biggles · 14 September 2004, 20:44

Do the Royal Navy have that many ships?

Are you sure it wasn't a mirage.

If they were going into Portsmouth you can get all the planned shipping movements here:

http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/ViewArti...ticleID=718729

Who says we don't give the enemy a head start by broadcasting all our military movements.

You can even watch them on webcam on that page.

Manos · 14 September 2004, 20:48

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Originally Posted by Biggles

Who says we don't give the enemy a head start by broadcasting all our military movements. You can even watch them on webcam on that page.

Always said that the the Brits are a very sporty bunch

Petrov · 14 September 2004, 21:08

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Brian, the Russians are coming!!!!

Yes i am

Brian · 15 September 2004, 09:07

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Biggles Do the Royal Navy have that many ships?

I have a complete list of all RN ships with tonnage, NATO pennant no., crew size, tonnage and date of build in Excel format.
Anyone who want a copy, send me an e-mail.

I print mine out, laminate it and add it to my ships papers on-board.
Then whenever I see a warship in the distance I can impress the hell out of my mates by saying "Oh yes F123, HMS Bloggs, 3047 tons I think" (after taking a crafty peep at the list of course).

mstacey · 15 September 2004, 12:48

Always wondered how the heck you did that

EdwardH · 21 September 2004, 01:19

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Originally Posted by Brian

I have a complete list of all RN ships with tonnage, NATO pennant no., crew size, tonnage and date of build in Excel format.

was bad enough... but then...

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Originally Posted by Brian

I print mine out, laminate it and add it to my ships papers on-board.

Brian - you REALLY need to get out more...

roohairy · 21 September 2004, 01:47

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Originally Posted by Stephen-RIB

Loose lips sink ships!

And charted rocks - near enough!

TQBoater · 21 September 2004, 06:21

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Originally Posted by roohairy

And charted rocks - near enough!

That wouldn't be HMS Nottingham your on about would it ?

Jon Brooks · 21 September 2004, 07:58

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Originally Posted by Brian

I have a complete list of all RN ships with tonnage, NATO pennant no., crew size, tonnage and date of build in Excel format.
Anyone who want a copy, send me an e-mail.

I print mine out, laminate it and add it to my ships papers on-board.
Then whenever I see a warship in the distance I can impress the hell out of my mates by saying "Oh yes F123, HMS Bloggs, 3047 tons I think" (after taking a crafty peep at the list of course).

Brian

One could say you need to get out more and keep that anorak of yours done up!!

But I am not that mean!!

Brian · 21 September 2004, 13:39

Anoraks of the world unite!

Jon,
You are absolutely right, of course, but in my life-long quest for the totality of knowledge of b*****r all, I include below a list of the other laminated documents I carry on-board. Other anoraks amongst you may (FOC) use this as a checklist.

Useful phone numbers (esp. those cruising with “my” group)
The aforementioned NATO list (you never know!)
Insurance Certificate
Bill of Sale showing I have paid EEC VAT
Declaration of CE conformity
Certificate of British Registration
Copy of CG66
Owners manual and Hull Identification Number
Recommended check and servicing schedule and engine fluids diagram
Copy of boats current radio validation document
DSC Flowchart and operational procedures
My personal licenses:
Short Range Radio Certificate
ICC
Sea Survival
PBL’s 1,2 and Advanced
Commercial Endorsement
Copy of passport
VHF Channel numbers of all ports/marinas and harbours in GB (and it’s various island groups) and Ireland
Marina names in geographic sequence for GB, Ireland and all European countries down to Gibraltar
Copies of all manuals for the engine, leg and all instruments including wiring diagrams (not that I understand them-but somebody might)

Jon, you were just sneakily asking me for a copy of the Navy ship’s list without losing your "street cred." weren’t you?
That would make you the 35th person to ask for it so I feel quite comfortable snuggling back down into my anorak.

Alan · 21 September 2004, 14:35

Its clear why you need such a big RIB Brian!

Brian · 21 September 2004, 14:52

Alan
What amazes me is that it has been over an hour now since my above posting, and Richard and Louise have not yet posted any additions/corrections/deletions or arguments over my list.
With heavy heart, I assume this to be that they are about to produce an exhaustive tome of such magnitude that it is taking them a little time to assemble it.

Louise · 21 September 2004, 15:08

at your post, Brian.

Well I learnt the teensy weensy bit I (think!) I know (?) from Richard and he learnt everything he knows from masters such as yourself and Alan. I wouldn't dare to add, correct, delete or argue with anything you post!!

Alas, Richard is a different beast and is probably typing his post as we speak!

Jon Brooks · 21 September 2004, 15:15

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Originally Posted by Brian

Jon, you were just sneakily asking me for a copy of the Navy ship’s list without losing your "street cred." weren’t you?
That would make you the 35th person to ask for it so I feel quite comfortable snuggling back down into my anorak.

Street cred? me? you are joking!!, I wear my pants outside my trousers!!!
Plus I work and play with radio....you should see my collection of waterproof coats

But the list would make very interesting bed time reading next to my copy of Ham radio for dumies and FHM!

Regards