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« Reply #135 on: June 22, 2024, 15:13:44 » |
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An engaging collection of images of Penzance station and environs on Curnow Collection's link below. It includes one of a large station nameboard on one of the platforms, the entire scene looking to be from a different era. Behind the sign, a view to the south pier, and, alongside, a vessel which turns out to be the current Scillonian 3 ... a bit of a time-traveller. Mark
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« Reply #136 on: June 23, 2024, 09:03:52 » |
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An engaging collection of images of Penzance station and environs on Curnow Collection's link below. It includes one of a large station nameboard on one of the platforms, the entire scene looking to be from a different era. Behind the sign, a view to the south pier, and, alongside, a vessel which turns out to be the current Scillonian 3 ... a bit of a time-traveller. Mark
https://curnowcollection.com/penzance-infrastructure/I would think that photo' is pre 1977 which means that it would be the Scillonian 2 but, as you say, it is a very good collection |
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« Reply #137 on: June 23, 2024, 09:39:52 » |
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Thanks for querying that. You're right, not the current Scillonian. Not a Scillonian at all. That's the 'Queen of the Isles' that came (briefly) into service in 1965 and saw Penzance intermittently for the next five years or so. Mark http://www.queenoftheisles.com/ |
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« Reply #138 on: June 23, 2024, 10:48:27 » |
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Also, 'Scilly Ferries'. Wasn't there a time when the islanders themselves would use 'Scilly' 'The Isles of Scilly', but leave the phrase 'The Scilly Isles' to the visitors?
I've always known and referred to them as "the Isles of Scilly". Mind you, I also habitually say "the Mendip Hills" rather than "the Mendips" . |
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« Reply #139 on: June 23, 2024, 13:29:00 » |
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« Reply #140 on: June 23, 2024, 20:20:04 » |
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« Reply #141 on: July 20, 2024, 09:50:07 » |
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The new fast ferry, "The Atlantic Wolff", arrived in Newlyn last Wednesday (17th) and was due to start in service Monday 22nd July, but another delay was announced yesterday and it is now due to start on Tuesday 30th.
Interestingly also announced yesterday was the resignation, or "taking a leave of absence" of Harland & Wolff CEO▸ John Wood after failing to secure a £200m loan extension....
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« Reply #142 on: July 26, 2024, 11:12:28 » |
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...first sailing now postponed to 20th August, "due to unforeseen reasons, beyond it's control"
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« Reply #143 on: July 27, 2024, 07:00:14 » |
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In view of the continual delays, may we perhaps just take off the "delayed until mid-July" from the title please?
Just make it "New Isles of Scilly ferry service".
Bearing in mind in 2025 plans will be drawn up for the Scillonian replacement.
With perhaps a year for building.
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« Reply #144 on: July 27, 2024, 07:08:06 » |
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In view of the continual delays, may we perhaps just take off the "delayed until mid-July" from the title please?
But the title does not say mid-July in which year ... Yeah, makes sense to make the change though |
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« Reply #145 on: July 27, 2024, 08:38:12 » |
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...first sailing now postponed to 20th August, "due to unforeseen reasons, beyond it's control"
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« Reply #146 on: July 27, 2024, 08:54:50 » |
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...first sailing now postponed to 20th August, "due to unforeseen reasons, beyond it's control"
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« Reply #147 on: July 27, 2024, 11:53:28 » |
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Sadly, recent press articles about Harland & Wolff's financial difficulties indicate a shortage of cash might be the problem.
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« Reply #148 on: July 27, 2024, 14:49:34 » |
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In view of the continual delays, may we perhaps just take off the "delayed until mid-July" from the title please?
Just make it "New Isles of Scilly ferry service".
Bearing in mind in 2025 plans will be drawn up for the Scillonian replacement.
With perhaps a year for building.
Agreed, and done. I've also moved the topic to this board, where other ferry issues are covered. Hope this helps! CfN. |
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« Reply #149 on: August 01, 2024, 08:55:30 » |
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Atlantic Wolff has ceased trading (before it started). Harland and Wolf have advised they've cased all Scilly operations. It's reported on local radio, but nothing on the BBC» web as yet. Cornwall Live (complete with many clicks) https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/live-scilly-ferries-announce-sudden-9451528 |
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