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Sailing Ship.

Postby lochend » Fri May 18, 2012 10:01 pm

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!
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Re: Sailing Ship.

Postby Ship called Dignity » Fri May 18, 2012 10:04 pm

Yes, been wondering what the boat is etc - impressive

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

Postby jdcarra » Fri May 18, 2012 10:10 pm

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.

Postby Mary G » Sat May 19, 2012 12:12 am

Beautiful vessel, jdcarra. Thanks for posting the pictures. :)
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Re: Sailing Ship.

Postby lochend » Sat May 19, 2012 11:19 pm

Thanks for pictures JD.
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Re: Sailing Ship.

Postby LANDROVER ROGER » Sun May 20, 2012 4:56 am

Superb photos JD as ever! :D
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