Clive made me think back to the transatlantic crossing in the NORWAY, 11 September, 2001.
The photo? Well, this chipmunk 'appeared' in my cabin. First job was to get rid of this damn thing! I put it in one of the lifts and the rest of the 'gang' was trying to chase it. No further detail require
Norway in a very early morning arrival at Southampton. Her boats are being lowered prior to being removed. The ship was heading up to the drydock. I do not recall when this was but it was around 2002 or 03.
Even though the additional decks did nothing for her looks she still had a majestic aura abou
Passenger-Refrigerated Cargo Liner, Motor Vessel Meteor, (IMO Number: 5233535; Official Number: GRC: 4307), launched, Thursday, 06/05/1954, to yard number 104, by Aalborg Vaerft, Aalborg, Denmark, and completed and delivered, Friday, 14/01/1955, to Det Bergenske Dampskibsselskab, Bergen, Norway, reg
As seemingly shy beast indeed, as I cannot find any other internet images of this vessel, so if anyone knows of any, I would be interested to learn.
General Cargo-Passenger Ferry, Motor Vessel Sand, keel laid, Monday, 20/11/1944, as a type LCG(M)1, (Medium Support Landing Craft-Gun), and launched,
Passenger-Refrigerated Cargo Liner, Motor Vessel Meteor, (IMO Number: 5233535; Official Number: GRC: 4307), launched, Thursday, 06/05/1954, to yard number 104, by Aalborg Vaerft, Aalborg, Denmark, and completed and delivered, Friday, 14/01/1955, to Det Bergenske Dampskibsselskab, Bergen, Norway, reg
Petroleum Products Tanker, Steam Ship Vally, launched, Thursday, 30/10/1952, to yard number 1220, by Smiths Dock Company Limited, South Bank, Middlesbrough, and completed and delivered, March 1953, to Thorvald Halvorsen Rederi A/S, Bergen, Norway; Gross Registered Tonnage: 2,761; Net registered Ton