cote d\'albatre

Unsual view of Cote d'Albatre at Newhaven, showing the large fender needed to align her with the ramp. She's beamy!

CDA passes Newhaven Breawater on her 08:30 sailing, Tuesday 11/4/06

CDA heads off towards Dieppe. 11/4/06 at 08:45

Having safely completed her swing, CDA heads out, led by the harbour pilot launch.

Those who know Newhaven know how restricted swinging room is. CDA was designed to fit - very snugly.

Only one caption fits, the good old cliche. "Open Wide!"

CDA starts her swing, to leave Newhaven for the first time.

Ah, evening light. Doncha just love it! Clouds in the right place too!

CDA's twin stern ramps - only one has been used so far, it would seem.

You get a little idea of scale now. Compare this with some of the old b/w shots of the passenger steamers of yore arriving.

CDA gets a fire hose greeting from RNLB Duke of Kent. Must have read my post....

CDA makes an imposing sight as she heads in.

CDA rounds Newhaven breakwater on her maiden arrival. Wot, no flags?

Dieppe anchors while CDA makes her way in.

Cote d'Albatre berthing at Newhaven, Sunday 5.3.06 13.45hrs. Here at last! More pix to be posted soon.

Cote d'Albatre lying off Newhaven, prior to maiden arrival, Sunday 5.3.06, 09.55hrs

At Last! Cote d'Albatre at anchor off Newhaven, Saturday 4.3.06 @19.45 hrs. Sorry about the shaky pic but wanted to let people see that she was really here!