Not local but could go with a bang.

An interesting section 3T.


I particularly could relate to the Operation Tiger. Slapton Sands.


I have visited Slapton & Dartmouth & read the story on the monument. It was difficult to imagine that incident & as for the Story of hundreds of unknown Service personell Bodies buried inland to cover this disaster, it may never be verified, but one day someone may spill the beans.


What a balls up!

Exercise Tiger: Disaster at Slapton Sands

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Never mind flying boilers, how about a ship being picked up and dumped ON a wharf. !
- You want a long read ? - pics from the book, including the ships... before and after the bang.
Benjidog Ship Histories|History of Fort Stikine

Another description, scroll to about half-way down, large text box. Jack was the Salvage Officer in Bombay (now Mumbai) harbour at the time.


The First and Last Voyage of the Fort Crevier: Epilogue



https://www.shipsnostalgia.com/showthread.php't=36278 He had the gift of the gab, which it is alleged, was passed on to Yours Truly.
Jack passed away aged 74.

I recall a story about a bar of gold being found some miles away... we know that because.....the Indian Gentleman who found it, handed it it in to Police. [biggrin]

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, how about a ship being picked up and dumped ON a wharf. !

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On a Wharf? How about the one on a Warehouse Roof?:Thump:

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On a Wharf? How about the one on a Warehouse Roof?:Thump:

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On what was a warehouse... roof.... [biggrin][biggrin][biggrin]

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On what was a warehouse... roof.... [biggrin][biggrin][biggrin]

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Oh dear, the same ship & shed?
Bloody Jerry built shed![biggrin] Council Building Specs obviously didn't foresee a ship landing on a roof.

Well you wouldn't would you?

I've always been more than happy with the results of Jerry built projects, even if he did build his own house with a snow-shedding pitch, north of Brisbane. [bighmmm][bigwhistle]

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I've always been more than happy with the results of Jerry built projects, even if he did build his own house with a snow-shedding pitch, north of Brisbane. [bighmmm][bigwhistle]

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He/she obviously knows summat you don't know,

I realise Brissie weather can be changeable but that scenario is extreme to say the least. No surfboard sales but plenty of Skis, woolly hats & funny boots.

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An interesting section 3T.


I particularly could relate to the Operation Tiger. Slapton Sands.


I have visited Slapton & Dartmouth & read the story on the monument. It was difficult to imagine that incident & as for the Story of hundreds of unknown Service personell Bodies buried inland to cover this disaster, it may never be verified, but one day someone may spill the beans.


What a balls up!

Exercise Tiger: Disaster at Slapton Sands

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The tragic tale of Slapton Sands | Daily Mail Online

A decent bang on Black Tom, that threatened Liberty.

https://youtu.be/SlzjfxqosFA

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A decent bang on Black Tom, that threatened Liberty.

https://youtu.be/SlzjfxqosFA

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JEEEEEEEEZZZUUUZZZZ! That would have made your ears ring.[bigsad]

An interesting read on the "lost" mines near Ypres in Belgium. 80,000 pounds of explosive makes a large bang.

Myths of Messines: The ‘Lost Mines’ | Simon Jones Historian

We stayed at Ypres and had a look around the battle fields and the Menin Gate a couple of years ago, a fascinating and sombre place to visit.

Regards,
Tote