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Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by colintraveller, Nov 14, 2010.

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  1. colintraveller, Nov 14, 2010
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    colintraveller

    colintraveller Senior Member

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    Here is some pics I took whilst on my visit to see her , anchored in leith right behind a shopping centre , she is available for private functions .

    Sadly not for ocean going charter , will upload more shortly

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  2. K1W1, Nov 15, 2010
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    K1W1

    K1W1 Senior Member

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    Hi,

    While it is a good effort to try and show case the former Royal Yacht they photos would be better for those looking if you had added labels to them so viewers would know where they are.

    Here is the official website: http://www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/history/
  3. Fishtigua, Dec 10, 2010
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    Fishtigua

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    Still can't find a picture of Brittania with her Squaresa'ls on the foremast.

    When I was at school, we had a very early photo of her up on the wall with the mast showing the sails. An ex-pupil, Sir Hugh Casson, was one of the designers and gave the school the picture.

    Anyone else remember this shortlived adornment?
  4. Marmot, Dec 10, 2010
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    Geez, that is certainly a gay binnacle!

    What would Lord Kelvin think of his balls being displayed in such a gaudy fashion?
  5. Fishtigua, Dec 10, 2010
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    Fishtigua

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    Think of the poor helmsman, tucked down below, seeing nothing ahead of him (only a porthole to Port) and being guided by those balls above.

    Hey, hang on. Does any of this sound familiar? :rolleyes: