Re: Heads up for Tyne event

On Fri, 16 May 2008 21:58:33 +0100, Chris <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

Jim S wrote:
http://www.prlog.org/10071264-port-of-tyne-celebrates-success-with-champagne-reception-and-cruise-on-the-tall-ship-atlantis.html

Thanks you Jim. I managed some half decent photos
http://www.monkchester.co.uk/TyneVisitors/index.html
What about you?
Wonder what happened to the "flotilla of historical craft from the North
East Maritime Trust" that was promised?

Hi Chris

Nice set of photographs - you must have been scuttling along the Tyne
to get them <G>.

Makes me wonder how the Skipper could see to steer the ship with so
many bodies (100+) on the deck in front of the wheelhouse!

Of course aint it a shame that a Tall Ship from the Netherlands had to
be brought in to perform the duties - haven't we Brits got one that
could have done the job?

As to the historical craft - no idea why they didn't feature but most
of them (fishing vessels) can be seen at St Peters Marina.

Cheors

Steve E.
Whitley Bay, North East England
Tyneside & Northumberland Local History Group at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Tyneside_Northumberland/
For photographs of the Newcastle Upon Tyne area go to:
www.steve-ellwood.org.uk

"Geordie goes beyond mere geography and is a quality of heart"
Skype me at: steve_ellwood
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