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Captain Darling

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Ben My Chree Bridge
« on: July 31, 2009, 18:07:55 »
Some pictures from the bridge of the Ben My Chree on the 27th July on my bridge visit, I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post photos with the equipment or controls for various security reasons.


However here are some without:

Boarding..



Before we could depart we had to wait for this dredger to come in


Some pictures looking over the bow..









View aft from starboard wing




Window in the floor of starboard wing..



Passing a oil rig..



A distant Manannan..



Land ahead!



On the approach..







Bow thruster wake in harbour..



I really enjoyed my visits to the bridge on that sailing (One underway and another to see the docking.)

The officers and Captain are really friendly, they showed me the equipment and controls they use, and the Captain was very brave to let me have a steer. Then they let me have a wander and take pictures, they were even very kind to take pictures of me at the helm and in the Captain's seat. ;D

A big thanks to them for the wonderful time! :)


Hope you like the pictures. ;)
« Last Edit: August 07, 2009, 13:51:46 by Captain Darling »
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Minime

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Re: Ben My Chree Bridge
« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2009, 18:15:33 »
you created one topic too much James, nice pictures though ;)
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Captain Darling

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Re: Ben My Chree Bridge
« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2009, 18:22:14 »
Quote from: Minime on July 31, 2009, 18:15:33
you created one topic too much James, nice pictures though ;)
Just noticed, weird. :P Just removed the other. ;D
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IRI5HJ4CK

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Re: Ben My Chree Bridge
« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2009, 18:24:30 »
Great pics James! Nice to be on the bridge, isn't it ;D

I'm sure you're allowed to post, there are pictures on Ship Spotting of bridges etc. I also asked captain Eccless of the Stena Leader if it was ok to take pictures, and he said it was fine, as well as the bunch on Brittany Ferries.

Jack.
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The Ferry Man

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Re: Ben My Chree Bridge
« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2009, 18:28:39 »
Some great pictures, Captain Darling  :2thumbs:

Which direction as you going?
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Captain Darling

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Re: Ben My Chree Bridge
« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2009, 18:31:12 »
Quote from: IRI5HJ4CK on July 31, 2009, 18:24:30
Great pics James! Nice to be on the bridge, isn't it ;D

I'm sure you're allowed to post, there are pictures on Ship Spotting of bridges etc. I also asked captain Eccless of the Stena Leader if it was ok to take pictures, and he said it was fine, as well as the bunch on Brittany Ferries.

Jack.
It is indeed. ;D

Here:

Not sure if it's Stena Leader or one of her sisterships.

Well I might post some later, The Captain was fine with me taking pictures, it's just uploading them to the internet that I'm not sure about.



What do you mean, TFM?
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The Ferry Man

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Re: Ben My Chree Bridge
« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2009, 18:32:07 »
Did you Go IoM -> Mainland or Mainland -> IoM?
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Captain Darling

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Re: Ben My Chree Bridge
« Reply #7 on: July 31, 2009, 18:33:45 »
Quote from: The Ferry Man on July 31, 2009, 18:32:07
Did you Go IoM -> Mainland or Mainland -> IoM?
Heysham to IOM. ;)

Quote from: IRI5HJ4CK on July 31, 2009, 18:32:24
That....is the Stena Pioneer, you can tear them apart by the structure at the car deck at the stern.

Jack.
Ah right :)

We did find out on the radar/AIS onboard, but I've forgotten now. ::)
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The Ferry Man

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Re: Ben My Chree Bridge
« Reply #8 on: July 31, 2009, 18:43:27 »
I see.

Thanks
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Captain Darling

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Re: Ben My Chree Bridge
« Reply #9 on: August 02, 2009, 17:39:02 »
Here are some more..
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Re: Ben My Chree Bridge
« Reply #10 on: August 02, 2009, 19:04:50 »
Quote from: The Ferry Man on July 31, 2009, 18:28:39
Which direction as you going?

I'm not a maritime expert... But it looks like forwards...  :-\
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Captain Darling

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Re: Ben My Chree Bridge
« Reply #11 on: August 07, 2009, 13:14:00 »
Quote from: IRI5HJ4CK on August 03, 2009, 10:40:16
They've got an interesting steering Column, usually they are seperate from the actual main console. All the bridge's I've been on so far have a seperate steering column, set back from the main panel.

Nice bridge though! - Thanks for sharing!

Jack :)
From pictures that NathanC has posted of the PoH/PoR bridges, it seems that steering column is also on the main console.

I guess it all depends on the ships designer and builder.
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Re: Ben My Chree Bridge
« Reply #12 on: August 07, 2009, 13:21:54 »
Yep, POR has a similiar bridge to that with the steering column attached to the main panel. Interesting pics James, thanks for sharing  ;D
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Captain Spencer

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Re: Ben My Chree Bridge
« Reply #13 on: August 07, 2009, 13:32:23 »
Very nice pictures - looks like you had a great time!! The largest boat I've ever piloted was 42' ;D
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Carlt95

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Re: Ben My Chree Bridge
« Reply #14 on: September 09, 2012, 16:28:00 »
I know its 3 years after but i hope someone can give me some info. Im at the stage of applyig for university and looking at doing nautical science, (learn to be a deck officer).

You say you took a visit to the bridge, im just wondering how i would go about doing this also because it would be a valuable 'work' experience for me and a great addition to my application. Also the ben my chree is of particular interest to me as i have travelled on it numerous times and is the type of vessel id look to work on in the future.

Thanks,
Carleton
 
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Captain Darling

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Re: Ben My Chree Bridge
« Reply #15 on: September 10, 2012, 18:21:37 »
I'll respond to your PM! ;)
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