Thread: Not local but could go with a bang.

Originally Posted by superquag

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.

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

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

Originally Posted by 4bee

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

On what was a warehouse... roof....

Originally Posted by superquag

On what was a warehouse... roof....

Oh dear, the same ship & shed?
Bloody Jerry built shed! 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.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

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.

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.

Originally Posted by 4bee

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

The tragic tale of Slapton Sands | Daily Mail Online

A decent bang on Black Tom, that threatened Liberty.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

A decent bang on Black Tom, that threatened Liberty.

JEEEEEEEEZZZUUUZZZZ! That would have made your ears ring.