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Essex born and bred. Do milestones and waymarkers (see https://xitter.cf/t.co/QOUPZKQtwD) as well as passing the time watching ships go by on the the Thames.

Essex, United Kingdom
Joined May 2016
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Have you (those who still have a landline) also noticed a total absence of cold calls over the last few weeks?
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Maybe better than 24/7 TV watching.
Looking for something to do while in #isolation? Build a paper Vulcan! Click on the link to download either camo or white (or both): vulcantothesky.org/build-you… Share your photos and videos with us using #VulcanXH558 #twitterVforce #AvroVulcan #isolationcreation
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But where is BLACK WATCH off to? Left anchorage about 8am and heading out to sea.
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Down the river today... SPIRIT OF DISCOVERY inbound for lay up in Tilbury Docks MAGELLAN laid up at London Cruise Terminal Car carrier GRANDE HOUSTON on Tilbury ro-ro NEPTUNE 11 on Tilbury2 @jason_photos @CMVoyages @2000MX5 @ThamesPics
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Was this you @Rosstugcapt readying to pick up SPIRIT OF DISCOVERY? @jason_photos @pah1974 @paulbaskervill1
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Today at Tilbury. CITY OF LONDON inbound for West Thurrock GPS BATTLER BEETHOVEN outbound from Thunferer Jetty CO2 tanker HELLE inbound for Tilbury Docks @jason_photos @pah1974 @deancable @wavecrestglen @ThamesPics
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Tilbury today. Tuggy stuff. SVITZER CECILIA SVITZER BOOTLE GPS ANGLIA GPS LONDON @jason_photos @2000MX5 @pah1974 @ThamesPics @liquid_highway1
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Tilbury today. NORSTREAM outbound from Tilbury Docks STAR ARUBA inbound for Jurgen's FIONIA SEA (former DFDS FIONIA SEAWAYS) inbound for Tilbury Docks CELESTINE inbound for Ford's @jason_photos @GeoffreyWatson2 @pah1974 @wavecrestglen @2000MX5 @deancable
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Are you happy for this red one @paulbaskervill1 SD SEAL heading off down to Gateway
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A few tugs from today (8 March) for you 🐵. DUTCH PEARL heading back to Holland after dropping off SKYLIFT 2 at Tilbury 2. CHRISTINE. SVITZER BRUNEL GINGER @2000MX5
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FRIDTJOF NANSEN departure from Tilbury 7-3-2020 @jason_photos @pah1974 @2000MX5 @wavecrestglen
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FRIDTJOF NANSEN at Tilbury filmed from the ferry about an hour before departure time. @jason_photos @2000MX5 @pah1974 @HurtigrutenUK
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Any info on tug PROSPER (former FROY TERRIER) currently working between Dagenham and Coldharbour? @liquid_highway1
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Plagues.... 1. Water to Blood: 2. Frogs: 3. Lice or gnats: 4. Wild animals or flies: 5. Pestilence of livestock: 6. Boils: 7. Thunderstorm of hail and fire: 8. Locusts: 9. Darkness for three days: 10. Death of firstborn: 11. Coronavirus: Just stop drinking Corona.
At last... My first look at pilot boat LEADER.
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Short clip of VENUS CLIPPER heading down Gravesend Reach on trip to Gateway. @jason_photos @thamesclippers @liquid_highway1 @ThamesPics
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Heroes all!
Incredible @Hastingsrnli footage captured today by a member of public. Everyone onboard is safe and well. Casualty made it to shore. Thanks to your support our lifeboat crew receive the best training and lifeboats, to withstand these types of conditions. #PerfectStorm #StormCiara
Anyone have info on HOOCREEK? Discharging timber at Leigh-on-Sea c.1961. Only found one of same name built 1982. @GeoffreyWatson2 @Krispen_Ships @liquid_highway1
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