https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/clyde-paddle-steamer-waverley-crashes-into-pier-nv3czgdzv

I got up at daft o'clock and parked in the same car park as Kelvin just after 5am, no problem with leaving after a walk round Old Portsmouth and a stroll along Southsea and a cuppa.
I also wondered why they kept referring to her as HMS?

Photos to follow

Arriving Portsmouth tomorrow (16th August) @ 06.45

Might be a bit early for me  

Wonderful public relations exercise

Looks like the tug was SEA BRAVO

Tug looses it tow off Norfolk, UK.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/mystery-giant-pipes-8ft-wide-10968717

Due to arrive in Portsmouth soon

http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/defence/watch-hms-queen-elizabeth-meets-us-carrier-off-scottish-coast-1-8092732

Another one due tomorrow morning (Saturday)

Due Thursday with two escorts. Carrier to Stokes Bay and escorts to Portsmouth Harbour.

Seawaves Magazine shows Peruvian naval sail training ship BAP UNION due London on the 25th July whereas her AIS shows eta as 21st.
Keep an eye on PLA arrivals

The vessel will be opened to the public on the 25th (10.00-16.00 hrs.), 26th (10.00-15.00 hrs.), 27th (10.00-16.00 hrs.) and 29th July (10.00-15.00 hrs.). The Peruvian community and the general public are welcome to visit the BAP Union during those days at Thames Quay, West India Docks, Canary Wharf, E14 9SG.

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http://www.islandecho.co.uk/news/giant-aircraft-carrier-uss-george-h-w-bush-visit-solent

Thanks guys, maybe I'll find something better to do with my time 😌

Regards

Bob

Thanks Johnathan

I'm hoping to get a couple of hours there soon just to check out the old barges so will bear in mind the parking problems.

cheers

Bob

Hi

Is there any public access to Hoo Marina in Kent, UK?

Regards

Bob

Seawaves Magazine shows Peruvian naval sail training ship BAP UNION due London on the 25th July whereas her AIS shows eta as 21st.
Keep an eye on PLA arrivals

Incredible.
I've been looking for this on & off since 2000 without any success
It took 30 minutes from posting on this site to getting an answer

Thank you Juergen

Regards

Bob