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Friday, January 31, 2014
VIXEN 'SCREAM' (REPOSTED FROM MYFOXESANDBADGERS SITE)
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
A FATAL FASCINATION
Spotted today, the Bonn Express moored perilously close to the exclusion zone around the Emsstrom wreck. Designated an 'A' Hazard cargo vessel, it is a strange choice of anchorage - albeit temporary - by the crew. There seems to be a sort of 'fatal fascination' of vessels mooring close to the wreck in the past few months.
The Emsstrom sank just over a year ago after being in collision with the tug that was towing it en route to the breakers yard.
The Emsstrom sank just over a year ago after being in collision with the tug that was towing it en route to the breakers yard.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
FIELDS OF MAIDENCOMBE HANDED OVER
Sepia sample map North fields |
A tiring but very worthwhile day. The Fields of Maidencombe North & South maps were handed over to the St Marychurch Ward Partnership and Torbay Council Monday evening to be placed on file. A council representative was grateful for the maps and commented that there had been confusion over a parcel of land within Maidencombe in the past when individual field names were unknown.
The map came into play a few moments later when the location of the South West Cliff Path subsidence was brought to the notice of the Partnership and TCCT and a discussion ensued over action to be taken. The field adjacent to the slip is Tiddly Pinch aka Tipley Finch to the south of the village.
Many thanks once more, Alan and Bob.
Saturday, January 18, 2014
A CORMORANT SUCCUMBS ...
Saturday afternoon on Maidencombe Cove the sad sight of a cormorant washed ashore which had evidently succumbed to the elements.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
SANKO MINERAL: A SHIP WITH NO DESTINATION?
The reason that the MV Sanko Mineral has been moored off Maidencombe in Babbacombe Bay (for over four months) became apparent as it emerged that the vessel may be or has been at the centre of a legal dispute.
Owned by the Sanko Steamship Company, the Sanko Mineral allegedly was in collision with a moored barge in the Mississippi River during Hurricane Isaac in August 2012. The owners of the barge sought compensation.
Three months prior to the incident, the Sanko Mineral was seized by federal authorities at the Port of Baltimore in connection with two federal maritime lawsuits filed by two shipping companies against the ship’s owner.
It has been reported that the company filed for bankruptcy in July of 2012.
The results of the two incidents are not known but it is evident that the Sanko Mineral cannot proceed at this time and may well be a vessel with neither destination nor home port for the forseeable future.
Owned by the Sanko Steamship Company, the Sanko Mineral allegedly was in collision with a moored barge in the Mississippi River during Hurricane Isaac in August 2012. The owners of the barge sought compensation.
Three months prior to the incident, the Sanko Mineral was seized by federal authorities at the Port of Baltimore in connection with two federal maritime lawsuits filed by two shipping companies against the ship’s owner.
It has been reported that the company filed for bankruptcy in July of 2012.
The results of the two incidents are not known but it is evident that the Sanko Mineral cannot proceed at this time and may well be a vessel with neither destination nor home port for the forseeable future.
TWO CRASHES IN MAIDENCOMBE
Last Monday a car went off the A379 near Gabwell Hill to the north of Maidencombe. It went down an embankment and lodged in the roof of a bungalow. The road was blocked for a time as specialist lifting equipment was brought in to remove it. Fortunately, there was no one in residence at the time. The driver was not injured.
This follows on from another traffic incident near Brunel Manor. A section of wall was demolished about a month ago on the west side of the A379 on the bend outside Little Acre.
The stretch of the A379 running through Maidencombe has now acquired an unenviable 'black spot' status and the council have been warned that it is only a matter of time before there is a fatality unless action is taken.
The 30 mph repeater sign at Maidencombe Cross now has little effect on traffic speed. Highways have stated that it is not possible to put up permanent speed restriction signage or 30 mph roundels due to central government policy.
This follows on from another traffic incident near Brunel Manor. A section of wall was demolished about a month ago on the west side of the A379 on the bend outside Little Acre.
The stretch of the A379 running through Maidencombe has now acquired an unenviable 'black spot' status and the council have been warned that it is only a matter of time before there is a fatality unless action is taken.
The 30 mph repeater sign at Maidencombe Cross now has little effect on traffic speed. Highways have stated that it is not possible to put up permanent speed restriction signage or 30 mph roundels due to central government policy.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
'HIGH AND DRY'
On our Night Patrol, early hours today, So Cruise and I were surprised to see this high powered sports car marooned at the top of Brim Hill in Bowden Close House's entrance.
It had apparently tried a turning manoeuvre which had 'turned out' disastrously wrong, leaving the vehicle balanced astride the low paving and unable to move.
Hopefully, there has been little damage to the chassis and the car can be recovered later today.
It had apparently tried a turning manoeuvre which had 'turned out' disastrously wrong, leaving the vehicle balanced astride the low paving and unable to move.
Hopefully, there has been little damage to the chassis and the car can be recovered later today.
Thursday, January 09, 2014
BLUE SKY O'ER THE COMBE
It was notable enough for me to go outside into the garden to take a few shots. The day has been dry up to now after many, many days of rain and wind. Probably merely a 'blip' and 'normal service' will, doubtless, be resumed soon.
Wednesday, January 08, 2014
MUD MUD MISERABLE MUD
The weather pundits who forecast a bitterly cold winter got it right - for the United States anyway - but are, thus far, wide of the mark with regard to UK weather. It has been one of the mildest winters on record as of the first week into January and the only records being set are for rain and wind.
Maidencombe is a sea of mud and miserable for all who try and get around. A spell of dry colder weather would be welcomed by many.
Maidencombe is a sea of mud and miserable for all who try and get around. A spell of dry colder weather would be welcomed by many.
Friday, January 03, 2014
PATARA SHELTERING
The Gibraltar flagged cargo vessel Patara currently sheltering off Maidencombe along with Rusich-2 (RUS), Bbs Sea (NED), Christina (ANT), Havstraum (NOR), Fri Langesund (GIB) and, of course, the Sanko Mineral (JAP) which has become a permanent fixture off Maidencombe.
SUBSIDENCE WARNING
More protracted wind and rain for Maidencombe which coming on already saturated ground means that there is a subsidence warning for all paths and trails within Maidencombe. A slide has already taken place on the SW Coast Path beside Tipley Finch in the south and it would be unwise to venture along this stretch.
The drain immediately above Rose Vine in Steep Hill is, as usual, blocked and water cascading down the hill from the fields is simply running down Steep Hill past the Thatched Tavern.
Similarly, the culvert opposite the Court House in Rockhouse Lane is also blocked and run-off from Rockhouse Lane is cascading down Orchard Lane which becomes Orchard stream at times of heavy rainfall.
The drain immediately above Rose Vine in Steep Hill is, as usual, blocked and water cascading down the hill from the fields is simply running down Steep Hill past the Thatched Tavern.
Similarly, the culvert opposite the Court House in Rockhouse Lane is also blocked and run-off from Rockhouse Lane is cascading down Orchard Lane which becomes Orchard stream at times of heavy rainfall.
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