Le Samuel Beckett

[Dohville]

According to answers being given by the Minister on this side, max speed is supposed to be 23 knots, with a cruising speed of 15kts.
http://www.iarco.info/images/stories...wsletter21.pdf (page 5)

[a/tel]

Many thanks for all the info Norman, did you manage to get more than the one photo you posted of her returning to Babcock????

[Norman Hardaker]

Le Samuel beckett

Yes got lots but did not want to flood site. advise email address will send them direct

[Norman Hardaker]

Le Samuel Beckett

Have just learnt from the Harbour Master/Pilot that the vessel is due to leave on am tide Monday about 06.00 hrs weather permitting for further trials and return on Thursday will try for more photies on either occasion.

[nr637]

Hi Norman,

I would appreciate if you could forward your photos to me at nsplanning@eircom.net as I am very interested in LE Samuel Beckett.

Rgards
Niall

[Norman Hardaker]

Le Samuel Beckett

Will send photies later today have to go and cool down just had glorious argument with BT bloody pressure on the high side.

[nr637]

LE Samuel Beckett Sea Trial

Hi all,

BMA indicated that this vessel would depart again on the morning tide of 14th April and return on the evening tide of 17th April for a second set of sea trials.

Did this happen?

[Norman Hardaker]

Le Samual Beckett

The vessel left the berth at 05.40 hrs for further sea trials and expected to return to the yard on Thursday pm tide. According to he AIS history she was up to 24 knots of Lundy mid afternoon. Attached is a photie taken at first light passing Appledore.

[Dohville]

I'd say there is some wash hitting the shores of Lundy about now. Can't wait to get a closer look when she hits local waters.

[Dohville]

Amazing photo taken by James Lennie

14-04-14 The LE Samuel Beckett at Sunset off Lundy Island by James Lennie, on Flickr

[Norman Hardaker]

Le Samuel Beckett

Without boring you above vessel returned to Appledore this morning after 2nd series of trials

[Dohville]

You are not boring us. There is a large posse of us on this side of the pond waiting on your updates as we are still hearing nothing from official sources, either Naval or Civilian.

Keep up the good work. Great photo again, lovely light.

[Dohville]

Torridge District council website says Sam is due to leave on Monday next, 1745 approx for the last time. Hopefully us here will now finally get a chance to get some photos of her.

[Norman Hardaker]

le Samuel Beckett

Have just seen Roger's page and to tell you will try and get down to take photies of final departure and at least flying her national flag.

[nr637]

Torridge District council website says Sam is due to leave on Monday next, 1745 approx for the last time. Hopefully us here will now finally get a chance to get some photos of her.

It will take approximately 12 hours for the ship to cross over and arrive at the Naval Base in Haulbowline, Cork according to information from there.