FALAISE AT MARINE WORKSHOPS - Part 1

Opportunity for an off-duty visit - 1970

By Stephen Morris

During 1970 when I was experimenting with my first camera, a Voigtlander vito B, I had the opportunity to make a visit to the Falaise during her winter lay-up.

This was kindly arranged through Chris Fox who lived in Lewes Road and who knew who to ask at the workshops!

I have some interior pictures for another time.

Photo:Falaise alongside and what looks like a spare propellor in the dockside paraphernalia.

Falaise alongside and what looks like a spare propellor in the dockside paraphernalia.

Photo:Ship's bell clearly showing her name.

Ship's bell clearly showing her name.

Photo:Builder's nameplate showing her date of construction 1947, and builders Denny of Dumbarton.

Builder's nameplate showing her date of construction 1947, and builders Denny of Dumbarton.

Photo:Looking back from the bridge

Looking back from the bridge

Photo:Not a collision with the old swing bridge but a view showing the North Quay in busier times. Note the 2 minesweepers upriver awaiting demolition.

Not a collision with the old swing bridge but a view showing the North Quay in busier times. Note the 2 minesweepers upriver awaiting demolition.

Photo:Stern docking bridge

Stern docking bridge

Photo:Starboard bridge wing.

Starboard bridge wing.

This page was added by Stephen Morris on 23/08/2016.
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Many thanks for sharing these fascinating pictures of Falaise.  As one who sailed on her and was lucky enough to visit the bridge during the crossing the photos brought back a host of memories.  I look forward to seeing your interior views.   

By Derek Longly
On 29/08/2016
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