I've Applied To Operate A Ferry....

10ClarionSt | 23:23 Sun 30th Dec 2018 | ChatterBank

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....between England and the continent. I've got over 650 quid in assets, which is ten times more than one company which has won a provisional contract in the event of a no deal Brexit. I've got lots of naval experience - well, my dad had when he served in the Royal Navy. He was a wheelman on HMS Eagle and told me how easy it was to go up and down Plymouth Sound steering an aircraft carrier. I've also been on the Isle of Man ferry from Llandudno to Douglas. I know it was many years ago but it should stand me in good stead when they ask about seagoing experience. I'm also friends with a great man who was a commodore in the RCN in WW2. As well as the naval side, I had lots of experience dealing with continental freight before I retired. I'm calling the company Oceanborne Dream Ferries. As you can see, my credentials are as good as one company that's been awarded a provisional contract. Our company motto is "Fool Britannia". What do you think? Will I get the contract?

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Bazile

I could help out by operating the radar ; but I would get confused by all those blips on the screen

Bazile

Splice the mainbrace

retrocop

I have a Coastal Skippers ticket, a Board of Trade Marine VHF radio operators licence and I can drink Pussers rum neat. My last commission was crow’s nest lookout on a RMS White Star liner. Do I get a berth?

sanmac

Just turn the pesky thing off, Bazile. But give me some notice so that I can warm up the valves on the radio prior to sending a CQD...Or is that SOS? I'll just send one of each to make sure.

retrocop

Don’t forget the rockets as well samac:-(

Baldric

Sounds like 'Sally Line' all over again, happy daze!

sanmac

Oh yes, Retro, of course, almost forgot. By the by, how did you get along with old Eddy Smith on that liner you was on?

retrocop

Like a ship on fire.

sanmac

If I remember correctly, he was born in or near Stoke-on-Trent.
(To those who might not know what we're talking about, Edward J. Smith was the captain of the Titanic.)

Baldric

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Smith_(sea_captain)

sanmac

Thanks, Baldric. I had to look-up your Sally Line post...Interesting.

10ClarionSt

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Well thanks for all the information, folks. What a well qualified crew we will have! Plenty of ideas and experience! The opposition don't stand a chance!
Land Ho!!!! ;o)