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Tag Archives: kent

A Sideways Launch — Shipbuilding in Faversham, Kent

Posted on January 27, 2018 by Rick SpilmanJanuary 27, 2018

A documentary about a shipyard in Faversham, Kent where over 1200 vessels were built and launched between 1916 and 1969. The narrowness of Faversham Creek was no barrier to the launching of such large ship. Vessels were simply launched sideways. The … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged Faversham, kent, shipbuilding

German WWI U-Boat UB-122 on the Mudflats of the River Medway

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Rick SpilmanDecember 21, 2013

There was a recent story in the press about  the wreckage of a German World War I submarine beached of mudflats on the banks of the River Medway in Hoo, Kent.   The sub is, believed to be the UB-122,  one … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, History, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged German WWI U-Boat, Hoo, kent, River Medway, UB-122

Largest offshore wind farm opens off Thanet in Kent

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Rick SpilmanSeptember 23, 2010

Off Kent, in the UK, the world’s biggest offshore wind farm has been officially opened.   With 100 turbines, the Thanet project  is expected to generate enough electricity to power 200,000 homes.  Currently the UK gets 3% of all its … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea | Tagged kent, offshore wind farm, Thanet
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