Very interesting Andy, don't forget that her anchor was missing during her last days.
Very interesting Andy, don't forget that her anchor was missing during her last days.
98%finish
no anker
98%finish
with anker
i am finish
she drive in the sunshine
the darkside
Andy, Congratulations yet again on a fantastic job with the Rodos. It is truly excellent and the shots of her at sunset and her bigger fleetmate in the background are absolutely superb. Well done!!.......Best regards Henry.
I am writing this in English since most of the previous discussions have been with two friends (Henry Casciaro and britanis) who converse better in English.
In these pages we have covered a lot of the mishaps of the wonderful tourist ship Rodos of Typaldos and little of its glorious days.
First, Miramar gives us the ship's history
For the rich naval life of Timbalier you can find a lot in the wonderful site http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/43/4354.htmIDNo: 6133260 Year: 1946
Name: TIMBALIER Launch Date: 18.4.43
Type: Seaplane tender Date of completion: 24.5.46
Flag: USA Keel: 9.11.42
Tons: 1766 Link:
DWT: 0 Yard No:
Length overall: 94.7 Ship Design:
LPP: 91.4 Country of build: USA
Beam: 12.5 Builder: Lake Washington
Material of build: Location of yard: Houghton
Number of screws/Mchy/ Speed(kn): 2DE-18
Subsequent History: [1961 cv to passenger ship, 2458gt] - 61 RODOS
Disposal Data: BU Eleusis 1992
From there I am pulling also a nice photo here
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In Greece, Rodos had a wonderful career from almost 20 years. Here is an announcement about a wonderful cruise to Aghion Oros, Thassos and Constantinople. December 6, 1966!
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Nicholas,
Happy New Year to you and thank you for your excellent information on this lovely vessel. Here are some illustrations to help visualise her colourful interiors. She was indeed a popular and happy ship.
Dedicated also to my good friends Ellinis,Britanis,Apollon,Appia etc. and all our other shipmates!
All the best
Henry
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