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Originally posted by Shadow View Post
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Originally posted by Sparky42 View PostNot a Naval Visit, but I see Charles and Herself are going to be visiting the base and touring one of the ships tomorrow.
King George V also visited Haulbowline and the Magazine fort on Rocky Island, during his tour of the realm following his coronation. He was widely welcomed throughout Ireland, in 1913.
There is an interesting story told of the new kings visit to the Magazine fort which is now the Island Crematoreum.
Because black powder was stored there, and risk of explosion was high everyone who visited had to wear wooden clogs, regardless of rank. George was there accompanied by Kitchener himself...
Kitchener barked at the attendant at the magazine to open the door to the visiting royals. The attendant indicated the rack of clogs , and Kitchener extended the leg to the attendant to assist removing his riding boot. The attendant ignored him and the Ballylongford earl struggled to complete the shodding himself.
Kitchener continued with the royal party but the attendant blocked their way, insisting that everyone don the clogs. Including the new king. Kitchener protested that such rules did not apply to royalty but the king was having none of it, and duly extended the royal leg in Kitcheners direction to seek assistance removing the royal boot.
And that is how an Irishman by the name of William Smith was the only irishman to make the king of England take off his boots.Last edited by na grohmiti; 13 June 2018, 23:41.For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.
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Originally posted by EUFighter View PostAmazing that she made it that far seeing she had problems outside Devonport yesterday!Covid 19 is not over ....it's still very real..Hand Hygiene, Social Distancing and Masks.. keep safe
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Originally posted by hptmurphy View PostSome wag reckoned she drifted in on the tide!...Oddly enough I haven't seen any photos of her either alongside or comming up the harbour!
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Sailing this morning from Cork. Very many thanks to @defenceforces @DF_COS @corkweektweet and the Irish Naval Service at Haulbowline Naval Base for your hospitality. #Cork300 #RoyalNavy #T45 pic.twitter.com/rbQ284Nw4B
— HMS Diamond (@hmsdiamond) July 22, 2018
Nice time to visit the harbour.
She was at Ringaskiddy for the duration. The location and current works make photography of the ship at berth impossible unless you are in a boat.Last edited by na grohmiti; 22 July 2018, 12:55.For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.
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