Edinburgh Castle

[Whickham]

EDINBURGH CASTLE at the Walker OTP facility. Was this when she was to be renamed THE BIG RED BOAT II ? Uncle Kev will know I'm sure.

She was built in Italy as the EUGENIO C in 1966 and lasted till 2005 when she met her fate at Alang.

[Tony Frost]

Yes before she became THE BIG RED BOAT II here she is as orignial.

[Whickham]

Here she is as THE BIG RED BOAT II at Bede Quay. That white colour on her sides is obviously a subtle shade of red. Sorry don't know the date of the photo. But taken from one of Paul's favourite spots.

[tynebuoy]

Dave, That would be between middle of January and 20th February 2000.
This is her sailing from Cammell Laird, Hebburn yard 20th February 2000 at the ungodly time of 02:00 for the Bahamas.

[Whickham]

And our intrepid reporter was there to record the event (and from inside the yard). Thanks Kevin.

[northeast]

Wasn't this the time when his home was a canvas sheet in the yard?

[tynebuoy]

Nightshift security with the lads.

[Whickham]

Would have licked any trespassers to death.

[northeast]

Aw ain't they lovely .... would have enjoyed a good hippo steak or three.

[tynebuoy]

He was given a good wash on each visit.