Hi Ken
I note your reply, but basically you have not answered the two main points I raised. The first being why was a photo posted in 2005 suddenly put up for deletion, when we were assured that there would be no retrospective deletions. Secondly, after having done a little research on the vessel in the picture and ascertaining that it could be of historical significance, and having put a comment on the photo to that effect, why was it still deleted ? Did neither of the people responsible for deleting the photo (we are told there is a second opinion required prior to deletion) read my note, or was the posted information simply ignored ?
As you question why I have not put myself forward for any Admin position, I already give of my time to the hobby, as secretary of Solent Maritime Society. Although not particularly onerous in it's time demands per se, I do prepare a new slide show every year which I also present to a number of local World Ship Society branches, the preparation of which does consume a considerable amount of time. I also present a second slide show each December which is a review of Solent shipping for that year. I also have to eke out a living.
regards
Allan