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York

PostPosted: Fri Jul 09, 2021 7:38 pm
by Whickham
The launch of YORK from Palmers at Jarrow 17/07/1928. Photo sent to me by HHH.

York-1930.jpg
Photo courtesy of Kevin Blair

Re: York

PostPosted: Sat Jul 10, 2021 6:00 am
by northeast
A fine looking vessel when completed, victim to the Italians at Suda Bay
http://www.tynebuiltships.co.uk/Y-Ships/york1930.html

Re: York

PostPosted: Sat Jul 10, 2021 6:48 am
by Hornbeam
Superb Hull but to me a bit odd looking with that 'Woodbine' Funnel. Looks like it has been stuck on as an after thought, would have looked better with just the one big purposeful looking Funnel :)

Re: York

PostPosted: Sun Jul 11, 2021 10:52 am
by Whickham
Would never wish to disagree with Northeast but I believe she did have the reputation of being the ugliest vessel in the Navy. A combination of the overly high bridge structure (to accommodate a hanger that was never used), the gap between the bridge and the funnels and the uneven funnels themselves. As Hornbeam says the hull was fine.

This is another photo from HHH Kevin showing her nearing completion.

YORK.jpg
Photo courtesy of Kevin Blair.

Re: York

PostPosted: Sun Jul 11, 2021 11:20 am
by northeast
I thought he was HRHH?

Re: York

PostPosted: Sun Jul 11, 2021 11:28 am
by Hornbeam
I am sure the Hanger will have been well used as Plan B in case of bad weather when hosting the Cocktail Receptions for visiting Dignitaries like HRH :D

Re: York

PostPosted: Sun Jul 11, 2021 11:57 am
by Whickham
"R"? Ragged, ruffian, reprobate . . . .

Re: York

PostPosted: Sun Jul 11, 2021 12:19 pm
by northeast
I thought he was His Royal Highness of Hebburn.