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Originally posted by restless View PostI thought eithne was next for decommissioning? followed by the peacocks, if so why would they swap a gun over from ciara when she has another 3/4 years left in her. Curious indeed.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 Rhodes View PostAn old grainy picture of one of the LPV's without its gun fitted.
I've no date for this picture but it has no hull number painted on it so could be during seas trials or delivery.
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I remember Roisin had a number of problems after delivery with the mounting of the Fire Control unit. (In addition to issues with Bilge keel falling off).
When Niamh arrived the Fire control unit was mounted differently to Roisin. Niamh was delivered with armament, I think.For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.
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Originally posted by na grohmití View PostI remember Roisin had a number of problems after delivery with the mounting of the Fire Control unit. (In addition to issues with Bilge keel falling off).
When Niamh arrived the Fire control unit was mounted differently to Roisin. Niamh was delivered with armament, I think.
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Originally posted by DeV View PostAccording to the link, Niamh wasn’t fitted to armament (DoD was suggesting Deirdre’s 40mm)
Bilge keels falling off ships may have been an instance of weld failure requiring re-tacking to a better standard or was a bilge keel completely missing as implied ? P 50 was severely tested in October 2004 while attempting to close Canadian SSK Chicoutimi running on the surface NW of Co. Mayo in the aftermath of an internal fire. P 50 had some damage and had to break off from her part in the required assistance. Her problems emanated from her attempt to proceed at speeds or courses beyond her seakeeping capabilities. The incident would have been a first live test of capability in storm force aftermath. Most ships in severe gales are ship minding , on non-destructive courses, with speed adjusted to maintain a safe response to Rudder (s).
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Originally posted by na grohmití View Post
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Originally posted by ancientmariner View PostInteresting. It looks like the opening for a through deck gun system is in place, with a capping cover to keep out the weather.
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Originally posted by DeV View PostCan’t find the pic of the NS 76mm lift but here is a Danish one https://www.naval-technology.com/pro...tachment/fly4/
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It could be nothing more then a supply delay, if the shipyard needs it's assembly building and the ship in it is ready to float, then get it out and move on to the next project, Appledores fitting out area is a drying out berth, the weapon can go in while she is sitting comfortably on the mud.IMHO"We will hold out until our last bullet is spent. Could do with some whiskey"
Radio transmission, siege of Jadotville DR Congo. September 1961.
Illegitimi non carborundum
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