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#556
Discussion Board / Re: Just Wondering
July 11, 2008, 11:11:43 PM
Ohh, hard choice...
#557
Discussion Board / Re: 19th century Ferries to Cork
April 03, 2011, 12:17:11 AM
It looks like there was a Bristol-Cork packet sailing too  at that time from some looking online, need to look up newspaper archives to get some idea of timetables though....
#558
Discussion Board / Re: 19th century Ferries to Cork
March 31, 2011, 05:46:26 PM
When you mentioned Portsmouth, all I could think of was Fr Browne, that where the liners idea came from. The Cork Steampacket would have existed, but I don't know what routes they operated that early in their history...I'll have to go digging in archives when I have time.
#559
Discussion Board / Re: 19th century Ferries to Cork
March 27, 2011, 02:10:07 PM
I would guess that they wouldn't necessarily have traveled by ferry, but by liner (as one of the main routes to the states was Southampton - Le Havre - Queenstown).
Ferries would have been operated by small packet ships owned by the railways at that point, and I never really researched that area, I'll look into it...
#560
Discussion Board / Happy Christmas
December 24, 2010, 01:42:11 PM
Hello,

Just a quick note to say happy Christmas to everyone.

It has been the sites busiest year yet, and I would like to thank everyone for their continued support and contribution over the past year.

I am currently working on a final draft of a redesign/overhaul for the site (hence the lack of christmas decorations this year), hopefully it will be online early in the New Year.
#561
Discussion Board / Re: Swansea-Cork
October 31, 2010, 01:18:02 PM
It's great to see things going so well for them, especially in the current "economic climate."
#562
Discussion Board / Re: Swansea-Cork
October 04, 2010, 02:54:08 PM
Could be to allow more padding delays too....
#563
Discussion Board / Re: Swansea-Cork
July 17, 2010, 02:07:59 PM
QuoteWonder why the internal watertight doors were being opened/closed 10 miles S of Milford Haven?

Some doors are kept closed at all time, and only opened when someone needs to pass through them.
#564
Discussion Board / Re: Swansea-Cork
June 15, 2010, 10:42:32 AM
QuoteThis happened just after 8pm after passing cobh on her way out. She then circled around for about an hour,the Pont-Aven was well gone?
Could have been a problem getting a pilot off her or some a medical evac needed or something along those lines...
#565
Discussion Board / Re: Swansea-Cork
May 23, 2010, 10:47:17 PM
QuoteTheJULIA was off Mumbles head today at 04.26. Low tide was around 08.00 why not dock?

Ships usually do a lot of the crossing at a high-ish speed that is efficient, then cut power if they are very early.
#566
Discussion Board / Re: Swansea-Cork
April 27, 2010, 02:17:45 PM
QuoteFastnet, if you happen to monitor this site, will you please consider offering a 36 hour return deal from either side (Briar Star used to do something similar, although a little longer period I think)? Payment 28 days in advance, non refundable, with restrictions, would be perfectly acceptable, in return for a realistic short period return fare with cabins. PLEASE?

They do, but your better off e-mailing them (as you have said you have).
#567
Discussion Board / Re: Swansea-Cork
April 21, 2010, 09:40:23 PM
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There were definately a few foot passengers carried on Friday without compulsory seats/cabin - but possibly, now the aviation crisis is easing, it has reverted back to how it was, with accomodation being a requirement of booking?

The compulsory cabin can, for other operators at least, must be over written manually (can't be done with online bookings). If that was the case it could only be done in the port or in the call center...
#568
Discussion Board / Re: Swansea-Cork
April 18, 2010, 11:07:00 AM
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Would it be possible to fit extra sailings around the existing timetable (obviously the off service Monday had the scope)?

Yes, she could go to Swansea and back in one day if needs be (the tide in Swansea will be the only problem)...
#569
Discussion Board / Re: Swansea-Cork
April 17, 2010, 05:23:39 PM
QuoteSailing Update- Extra Sailings Added for Monday, April 19th

The Julia will sail on Monday April 19th from Cork to Swansea at 09:00hrs arriving at 19:00hrs

The Julia will sail Monday April 19th from Swansea to Cork at 21:00hrs arriving at 07:00hrs on Tuesday, April 20th

There may also be extra sailings during the week, but this hasnt been confirmed yet...
#570
Discussion Board / Re: Swansea-Cork
April 03, 2010, 03:50:14 PM