Who launched the CLERK-MAXWELL?

Re: Who launched the CLERK-MAXWELL?

Postby tynebuoy » Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:42 am

It was a big challenge years ago but now thank goodness for my Sat Nav.
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Re: Who launched the CLERK-MAXWELL?

Postby northeast » Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:28 pm

Yes but you don't have to go via Sunderland!
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Re: Who launched the CLERK-MAXWELL?

Postby tynebuoy » Tue Nov 13, 2012 6:32 pm

It was either there or Blyth and, come on, who wants to go there!!!!!
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Re: Who launched the CLERK-MAXWELL?

Postby magoonigal » Tue Nov 13, 2012 11:40 pm

Well you would have had to get your bike waterproofed to get over the Tyne.
Paul Hood. + WSS Tyneside Branch Hon Sec.
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Re: Who launched the CLERK-MAXWELL?

Postby teesships » Fri May 24, 2013 6:59 pm

It's taken six months, but what I'm sure will be the correct answer has just arrived in my email inbox, as follows:
*****
Just noticed your query of Nov 2012 "who launched M V Clerk Maxwell"

The lady was the great great grand daughter of Clerk Maxwell

Kind regards

John Pope ( Chief officer of Clerk Maxwell on maiden voyage )
*****
Ron
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Re: Who launched the CLERK-MAXWELL?

Postby teesships » Mon Nov 25, 2013 10:37 pm

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