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I'm off to bed now. Going to Gdansk in the morning. Obviously going to Solidarity Centre, can anyone tell me any good places? Never been before. Good suggestions will be rewarded with a photo. Thanks, Dave.
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You could go to the shipyards and see where my first ship was built. First ship, as in the first one I sailed on during my short (3 year) sea going career after leaving school. Joined Khorromshahr, Iran, September 78; left Kuwait March 79, after 2 round trips to Japan. Best job I ever had.....
P&O mv Stratheden, built Gdansk 1977. Her sister ships Strathesk, Strathewe, StrathElgin, Stratherrol, Strathettrick, were all built there too. Fine ships.
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Is that Lech Wallaser chap still alive? I would google and see, but I've no idea how to spell his name!
Beebo
Firm and Fruity
- Location
- Hexleybeef
Bless you!
Chromatic
Legendary Member
- Location
- Gloucestershire
I recently went to Gdansk on business. Can't help you with what to go and see, I was only there very briefly, flew out Monday morning, did a bit of work, flew home Tuesday night.
I mention it because on the way out I had seat A1, I've never had seat A1 before and my first flight since Cilla Black died I get that seat, coincidence, I think not!
I mention it because on the way out I had seat A1, I've never had seat A1 before and my first flight since Cilla Black died I get that seat, coincidence, I think not!
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Mr Walesa still knocking about. Will see if he fancies a pint!
Piemaster
Guru
- Location
- UK City of Culture
I spent 6 weeks in the shipyard several years ago during January/February. I wouldn't recommend it.
threebikesmcginty
Corn Fed Hick...
- Location
- ...on the slake
Just had a quick look, I'd head off to this gaff, looks pretty decent.
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snorri
Legendary Member
- Location
- East coast, up a bit.
You could visit The Crane, the biggest crane in medieval Europe, and the Maritime Museum..
Fnaar
Smutmaster General
- Location
- Thumberland
I met this snowman in Gdansk in 2006
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twentysix by twentyfive
Clinging on tightly
- Location
- Over the Hill
He's gone now. I blame the fags....
GrumpyGregry
Here for rides.
I was there for an overnight stay a few weeks ago visiting a service delivery centre belonging to an Indian heritage IT supplier.
Whole experience, apart from the people, was pretty underwhelming. I'd be in no hurry to go back. Other Baltic cities are available.
Whole experience, apart from the people, was pretty underwhelming. I'd be in no hurry to go back. Other Baltic cities are available.
You could go to the shipyards and see where my first ship was built. First ship, as in the first one I sailed on during my short (3 year) sea going career after leaving school. Joined Khorromshahr, Iran, September 78; left Kuwait March 79, after 2 round trips to Japan. Best job I ever had.....
P&O mv Stratheden, built Gdansk 1977. Her sister ships Strathesk, Strathewe, StrathElgin, Stratherrol, Strathettrick, were all built there too. Fine ships.
Oooh a Stulken heavy lift derrick !
Well spotted. 300 ton capacity. We lifted a 292 ton generator in Keelung, Taiwan, with it, destined for one of the Gulf ports. Put a bit of a list on the ship when it took the weight off the dockside! Same again when discharging it.
I remember the Chief mate who was in charge of the operation cacking himself when discharging as he was worried about the ship righting itself when the load was put on the dockside, and thus dragging the generator into the side of the ship. It didn't happen.
AFAIK all the Strath "E" ships are now scrapped. They were sold off by P&O a long time ago, in the early 80's.
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Well spotted. 300 ton capacity. We lifted a 292 ton generator in Keelung, Taiwan, with it, destined for one of the Gulf ports. Put a bit of a list on the ship when it took the weight off the dockside! Same again when discharging it.
I remember the Chief mate who was in charge of the operation cacking himself when discharging as he was worried about the ship righting itself when the load was put on the dockside, and thus dragging the generator into the side of the ship. It didn't happen.
AFAIK all the Strath "E" ships are now scrapped. They were sold off by P&O a long time ago, in the early 80's.
IMO: 7428809 DESPINA 17930 DWT, BLT JAN 1977
EX STRATHEDEN
Sold for demolition in India, August 2010
IMO: 7428811 DANOOSH 17928 DWT, BLT JAN 1978
EX STRATHESK
Sold for demolition in India, April 2010
IMO: 7428823 IRAN MAHALLATI 17930 DWT, BLT JAN 1978
EX STRATHEWE
Sold for demolition in India, August 2009
IMO: 7502722 DINNA 17930 DWT, BLT JAN 1978
EX STRATHELGIN
Sold for demolition in India, August 2009
IMO: 7502734 KIJEA 17928 DWT, BLT JAN 1979
EX STRATHERROL
Sold for demolition in India, August 2009
IMO: 7502746 GLORI 17239 DWT, BLT MAR 1979
EX STRATHETTRIK
Sold for demolition in India June 2001
The first 5 were sold to IRISL, who due to US sanctions could not buy replacements hence they had a longer life than most other ships of that age, the Strathettrik was sold to Greeks who scrapped her at 21 years old, which makes me think there must have been a reason, as she would have been good for another decade.