If you don't like ships.. don't look!! 56k Warning!!

[AlexP]

Nice set of pics Dave. Portsmouth and the Historic Dockyard is somewhere I would like to visit at some point. Are all of the areas features accessible to Joe Public or do you still have contacts down there which aford you access behind the scenes?

Alex

[Garry Russell]

Thanks for the info Peter

I had no idea the Uganda played such an important role in the conflict.

I remember her well in the black and white of the educational cruise days but she looks a lot different like that.

I seem to remember there were three that did the cruises, Nevassa being another but I can't remember the third.

Fascinating though to see a pic like that and read up on it. To be able to give treatment and operations must have saved many lives so far from shore.

Makes one think of the reality of conflict and the so often unsung heroes of the medics and nursing personnel and the vital fist aid.

Garry

[Paul K]

Great photos Dave, though I have to say the RN seems a shadow of its former glorious self these days. Have we reached the point yet where we have fewer warships than the French ? :curse:

Which other ships were you on ? What did you do in the Navy and why do you call it the 'Andrew' ? We always called you lot the Grey Funnel Line.

[DaveB]

Hi Alex..

The Historic Dockyard bit is open to all (entrance by the old main gate on the Hard). You can either waltz in there and have a goof and simply pay for what you want to go on or.. pay £16.50 for a ticket (which is valid for a year) and pay no more. This gives you access to the Mary Rose Museum, Royal Naval Museum, HMS Warrior, Harbour Tour, Mary Rose Ship Hall, HMS Victory, Dockyard Apprentice museum and Action Stations.. the latter being for kids though I did successfully manage to repel an attack by two Exocet missiles and 2 helicopter gunships with a GPMG

Paul..
Indeed, the RN is only a shadow of it's former self I'm afraid. I think we have almost as few ships as the Irish Navy now It was always known as the 'Grey Funnel Line' in my day too.. the Pusser if you wanted to be more 'Jack' or the 'Andrew' which again, is older than God's dog I can't actually recall where the term comes from but I have difficulty remembering what I did yesterday so that's hardly surprising!! Oh, before I forget.. I was a killick Sparker I left having passed for Radio Supervisor but to have signed on would have meant another tour in the Gulf (Iran-Iraq war).. 3rd in a row.. and at the delicate age of 30, was considered too old for many jobs in civvie street so, I cut and ran. My better half was in the WRNS.. also a killick RO :roll:

I've uploaded another 20 or so shots to bore the pants off you all. I'll post em a little later

ATB

DaveB :tab:

[Pringle]

Good shots there shippers, enjoyed them :hi:

[Hot_Charlie]

Several candidates to join Victory and Warrior there. I suppose Fearless would be out of the question though due to the asbestos... Invisible though - or maybe we could swap Ark Royal or Illustrious for Hermes from the Indian Navy?

[Robin]

Heh Heh, HMS Bristol brings back some memories.

I was a member of the air cadets and we got the chance to go to HMS Bristol. I went time and time again. Is really good.

[Nigel H-J]

Brilliant shots Dave, thanks for posting.

Enjoyed looking at every photograph.

Regards Nigel.

[petermcleland]

I had no idea the Uganda played such an important role in the conflict.

Garry

Here is a short article written by Nica (Nicci Pugh) recently. My dear wife still uses her maiden name

[Garry Russell]

Thank you for posting this Peter

I had no idea that your wife was so high ranking and had such an involvement in the campaign until today.

An excellent article as well

Truly amazing lady and someone we can all be proud of.

Regards

Garry