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Happy Skipper in the news again

Last post by Propnut « Thu Jul 12, 2018 9:58 am
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by howie » Tue Jul 10, 2018 2:10 pm

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Lots of social media, lonely hearts club and other comment platforms have confirmed the following IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE:

(1) Winner of a (woops correction correction) Happy Skipper popped the...

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Well done Mark. Birds of a feather fly together. :good: :clap:

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Last post by Propnut
Thu Jul 12, 2018 9:58 am
Dream job for Happy Skipper

Last post by Bell 407 « Wed May 23, 2018 10:14 am
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by Raffles » Wed May 23, 2018 10:00 am

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The Daily Mail

Saddam Hussein's luxury boat has been converted to a hotel and recreation center for harbor pilots. Unfortunately not airline pilots. Check out the video.

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She needs a bit of a repaint on the outside though :thinking:

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Last post by Bell 407
Wed May 23, 2018 10:14 am
Missing Argentine Submarine

Last post by Raffles « Fri Dec 29, 2017 9:53 pm
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by Les Nessman » Wed Nov 22, 2017 12:09 pm

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An Argentine Navy submarine has been missing for several days with 44 crew on board.

The US Navy has detected a signal which could be from the missing submarine.

Read the full story at the Daily...

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Dunno - subs aren't my forte', Raffles - I like to keep my boats above the water.....

Welcome back Skipper! :welcome:

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Last post by Raffles
Fri Dec 29, 2017 9:53 pm
New toy for Happy Skipper

Last post by happyskipper « Sun Jun 25, 2017 6:24 pm
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by Raffles » Sun Jun 18, 2017 5:33 pm

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Submarine business jet style

More images and story at the Daily Mail

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Now now HS, lets not get ahead of ourselves, you forgot about new Diahatsu to use as a runabout.

Diahatsu? I'd rather slit my wrists, Propnutter.... :lol:

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Last post by happyskipper
Sun Jun 25, 2017 6:24 pm
U.S. Navy Destroyer Collides With Merchant Ship Near Japan

Last post by Raffles « Sun Jun 18, 2017 4:05 pm
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by Les Nessman » Sat Jun 17, 2017 4:26 am

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From the Wall Street Journal

Seven American crew members missing; USS Fitzgerald damaged

By Gordon Lubold and
Costas Paris
Updated June 16, 2017 9:29 p.m. ET

Seven U.S. sailors were missing off...

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Very sad, the explanation is going to be interesting.

I visited a US warship in the k@kplaas once, they have 24/24 gunners on the deck covering all 360° around the ship watching for hostile...

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Last post by Raffles
Sun Jun 18, 2017 4:05 pm
Where is Happy Skipper?

Last post by happyskipper « Tue Apr 25, 2017 1:20 pm
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by Raffles » Sat Feb 22, 2014 4:02 pm
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Roomer has it he's found another ride............

:worthless:

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HS, how much power do these ships provide?

111 MW power, I believe - more info Here
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Last post by happyskipper
Tue Apr 25, 2017 1:20 pm
Job Opportunity for Happy Skipper

Last post by Raffles « Wed Mar 08, 2017 7:28 pm
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by Raffles » Wed Mar 08, 2017 1:01 am

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Wed Mar 08, 2017 7:28 pm
Skiep, we need your help!

Last post by Bell 407 « Wed Jan 04, 2017 9:48 pm
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by Raffles » Wed Jan 04, 2017 8:09 pm

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Last post by Bell 407
Wed Jan 04, 2017 9:48 pm
The replica Titanic cost $435 million & is set to launch in 2018

Last post by bmused55 « Wed Dec 14, 2016 12:37 am
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by Les Nessman » Mon Dec 12, 2016 12:29 am

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Read the full story at The Vintage News

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This project will never float. He's been banging on about this since 2000 or so. Every year it is re-announced and the launch date shifts accordingly.

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Last post by bmused55
Wed Dec 14, 2016 12:37 am
South Africa Tells Stricken Bulk Carrier to Stay Away from Coast

Last post by Raffles « Sat Dec 10, 2016 9:48 am
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by Les Nessman » Sat Dec 10, 2016 9:47 am

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South African officials are prohibiting the stricken bulk carrier Antaois from coming to within 30 miles of the South African coast until all fuel oil has been removed from the ship.

The South...

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Since the crew is off and she is under tow, I guess that it is a good decision. Probably carrying GMO soybeans and corn.

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Last post by Raffles
Sat Dec 10, 2016 9:48 am
The Migaloo Private Submersible Yacht

Last post by Raffles « Mon Nov 28, 2016 8:23 pm
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by Bell 407 » Mon Nov 28, 2016 8:11 am

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The Migaloo Private Submersible Yacht: Luxury 20,000 leagues under the sea

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Park it in international waters and be president of your own country.

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Last post by Raffles
Mon Nov 28, 2016 8:23 pm
Appropriately named yacht

Last post by happyskipper « Fri Aug 26, 2016 5:05 pm
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by Raffles » Thu Aug 25, 2016 5:06 pm

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Fri Aug 26, 2016 5:05 pm
Massive Container Ship Disappears in the Bermuda Triangle During Hurricane Joaquin

Last post by Bell 407 « Sat Aug 13, 2016 8:48 am
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by Les Nessman » Sun Oct 04, 2015 8:48 pm

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Conspiracy theorists have long hinted at supernatural occurrences in the Bermuda Triangle in regard to missing aircraft and ships, but this most recent disappearance might have something to do with...

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And they found the black boxes too so hopefully some answers soon :good:

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Last post by Bell 407
Sat Aug 13, 2016 8:48 am
492ft Superyatcht has a Beach Club and elevated Master Cabin

Last post by happyskipper « Tue May 31, 2016 2:41 pm
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by Raffles » Mon May 30, 2016 8:08 am

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What’s a superyacht without a world-class view? Italian designer Gabrielle Teruzzi has provided an astounding example of a superyacht with a view with his concept design Shaddai, as reported in The...

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Moertoe - I once told the owner of a really top-heavy boat that was undergoing a re-fit on the hard, that he had better put anti-fouling paint on the top as well. He was not amused! :gooneybird:

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Last post by happyskipper
Tue May 31, 2016 2:41 pm
U.S. Coast Guard Searching for Missing Carnival Cruise Passenger Who 'May Have Gone Overboard'

Last post by happyskipper « Tue May 17, 2016 5:37 pm
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by Les Nessman » Tue May 17, 2016 12:57 am

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By DAVID CAPLAN
8 hours ago
Good Morning America

A Carnival Cruise Line passenger aboard the Carnival Liberty cruise ship went missing Friday, about 195 miles off the coast of Galveston, Texas, the...

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It was apparently caught on camera. She must have been alone, and when she was reported missing they saw it on the ship's video?

:rip2:
Hmmmm - I suppose nobody believed her friends when they said...

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Last post by happyskipper
Tue May 17, 2016 5:37 pm
Froback Friday : Allen Gardiner w/Happy Skipper

Last post by happyskipper « Sat May 14, 2016 10:37 am
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by Raffles » Fri May 13, 2016 12:46 am

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Sat May 14, 2016 10:37 am
Carnival cruise ship crashes into dock, causes gangway to hit parked cars

Last post by Raffles « Tue May 10, 2016 4:01 pm
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by Les Nessman » Tue May 10, 2016 3:23 pm

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A Carnival cruise ship struck a passenger gangway while docking in Baltimore on Sunday.

The cruise line says no one was injured during the incident, but the ship’s misaligned port entry caused a...

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Eish! They should have got Happy Skipper to park the ship for them :burner: :burner: :burner:

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Last post by Raffles
Tue May 10, 2016 4:01 pm
Boaty McBoatface: Government Reveals New Name

Last post by happyskipper « Sun May 08, 2016 1:50 pm
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by Bell 407 » Fri May 06, 2016 11:34 am

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Boaty McBoatface: Government Reveals New Name

The UK's new polar research ship will be named after the world-renowned naturalist Sir David Attenborough, despite Boaty McBoatface winning a public...

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Oh no, I knew it, HS comes up like the prophet of doom, "mayday mayday mayday" :bingo:

:lol: :ROFL: :lollol:

Prophet of doom??? :thinking:

Hmm - perhaps I should just name my next...

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Last post by happyskipper
Sun May 08, 2016 1:50 pm
U.K. Delays Financial Aid Payments to Mozambique

Last post by happyskipper « Sat Apr 30, 2016 8:59 pm
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by Raffles » Thu Apr 28, 2016 11:55 pm

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HS, sorry boet, no more handouts....

Wall Street Journal - requires login

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Sour grapes - all been sorted out already! :good:

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Last post by happyskipper
Sat Apr 30, 2016 8:59 pm
Tour the world's most luxurious submarine superyacht

Last post by happyskipper « Thu Apr 28, 2016 10:50 pm
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by Raffles » Mon Apr 25, 2016 8:03 pm

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Another one for the Skipper....................

Check it out at Fox News

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You guys know me too well! :cool2:

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Thu Apr 28, 2016 10:50 pm

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