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Sailing Ship.

PostPosted: Fri May 18, 2012 10:01 pm
by lochend
I have just seen the very impressive sailing ship moored alongside the pier,can anyone give me an idea of where it's from and why it is there.Must be a very impressive sight close up!

Re: Sailing Ship.

PostPosted: Fri May 18, 2012 10:04 pm
by Ship called Dignity
Yes, been wondering what the boat is etc - impressive

You can see it on the webcam at http://www.campbeltownwebcam.com/ under Main Harbour

Re: Sailing Ship.

PostPosted: Fri May 18, 2012 10:10 pm
by jdcarra
It is the Stavros S Niarchos and very impressive.

See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stavros_S_Niarchos_(ship)

Couple of shots last night on my mobile phone

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Re: Sailing Ship.

PostPosted: Sat May 19, 2012 12:12 am
by Mary G
Beautiful vessel, jdcarra. Thanks for posting the pictures. :)

Re: Sailing Ship.

PostPosted: Sat May 19, 2012 11:19 pm
by lochend
Thanks for pictures JD.

Re: Sailing Ship.

PostPosted: Sun May 20, 2012 4:56 am
by LANDROVER ROGER
Superb photos JD as ever! :D