The end of an era for naval legend

andy · Post by **andy** » 20 Jul 2006, 19:27

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hamp ... 197364.stm

20 years in service doesn't seem to be very long, or have I missed the plot?

Post by **DaveB** » 20 Jul 2006, 20:42

Ironic that you've posted that off the BBC Steve as I think it's also the end of an era for pronunciation on the BBC!!! Twice today while travelling up to and back from the Midlands, I heard Radio2 news lady, Fran something or other refer to HMS Bulwark as HMS Bullock :shock:

Silly mare!!

ATB

DaveB :tab:

andy · Post by **andy** » 20 Jul 2006, 20:45

Maybe wishfull thinking on her part, Dave.

Robin · Post by **Robin** » 20 Jul 2006, 21:05

heh heh heh.

Nick · Post by **Nick** » 20 Jul 2006, 22:14

Didn't hear "bullock" today Dave, but my local BBC news insisted on calling the poor ship HMS Bollwark all day long! :huf:

Nick

david balmer · Post by **david balmer** » 20 Jul 2006, 22:36

Well this is a very sad day for me, having served on sir galahad and having fond memories of the ship and fellow shipmates. It's had to think of this ship now going for razor blades. the crew quarters were the best i've had and only having a small crew, it was more of a home that a floating tin can. engineroom staff was eight motormen and one PO and CPO. whilst tied up in dock we were able to go computer controlled and all crew could then go off watch's and have time ashore.
i'll just sign off and have a short cry in my tea. :crying: :crying:

TobyV · Post by **TobyV** » 20 Jul 2006, 22:51

If this one is only 20 years old then I would imagine it would be sold on to a developing country rather than scrapped? :think:

andy · Post by **andy** » 20 Jul 2006, 22:57

Had the MOD started leasing 20 years ago?

If so, maybe they're just handing her back, to get a newer model.

david balmer · Post by **david balmer** » 20 Jul 2006, 23:02

Well the MOD do strage things, when i served on RFA Tidespring i was on the last refit with her. 7.5 million was spent and then less than three months later she was sold for scrap to india. ( figure that one ). Sir Galahad might be sold on to a private firm, i would think for the med/ greece or something. or she could go the same as the tidespring.
just a view as who knows what the MOD have in store for the not so old lady.

david balmer · Post by **david balmer** » 20 Jul 2006, 23:05

that me on the flight deck, northern norway 1992.