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2021 in images. Part 1 ? GB & Ireland

A selection of favourite images from 2021, starting with ships operating around the UK, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and northern France. Click the image for larger versions/the gallery.

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Blast from the past: SNCF’s Compiegne

Most of the ships coming under the category on this blog of ‘the pioneer car ferries’ date back to the 1960s. Although this is 30+ years after the appearance of…

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Things Seen – October 2009

It is nearly 15 years since the final train left Calais Gare Maritime. The adjacent quayside was once one of the most important in Europe – a late departure of…

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Picture of the Week – 2 February 2009

Seafrance Berlioz and Seafrance Rodin at Calais, 30 August 2008 (click for larger image) Last week’s picture

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