A blog about boats, fishing, water sports and having fun on the ocean
In this category you’ll find all our posts, tips and advice in regards to boats. Big boats, small boats, expensive boats, cheap boats and luxury boats. You’ll find it all here.
Is U-Boat a luxury watch? U-Boat watches each have their own personality yet are united by their hefty designs. Founded by Italo Fontana, this Italian luxury watch manufacturer crafts timepieces inspired by the watches Fontana’s grandfather, Ilvo Fontana, designed for the Italian navy in 1942.
How much does a U-Boat Worx cost? The idea of a superyacht that pampers guests with luxury both atop and below the waterline is one that has long tickled the imaginations of everyone from adventurous children to demanding billionaires.
How many U-boats are in a wolfpack? interception of convoys …of marshalling U-boats into “wolf packs” of 8 or even 20 submarines that would intercept convoys and attack them at night en masse.
Where is U-534 now? A Royal Air Force bomber sank her on 5 May 1945 in the Kattegat 20 kilometres northeast of the Danish island of Anholt. U-534 was salvaged on 23 August 1993 and was moved to Woodside Ferry, Birkenhead to form the ‘U-Boat Story’ museum. This attraction opened on 10 February 2009 and closed in 2020.
What is a Turkish gulet? A gulet is a wooden classic yacht built usually in Bodrum or Marmaris from the southwestern coast of Turkey. The average size of the gulet is 20 to 30 meters in length and feature 4 to 8 cabins. All gulet type boats come with a crew and they are used for private charter in different countries.
How long does it take to go from Greenwich to the Tower Bridge by boat? About the Cruise Join us for a 30-Minute (Single or 2-Hour (Return) cruise from Greenwich Pier to Tower Bridge Quay (St. Katharine Pier).
Who is the author of Three Men in a Boat? Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog), published in 1889, is a humorous account by English writer Jerome K. Jerome of a two-week boating holiday on the Thames from Kingston upon Thames to Oxford and back to Kingston.
Where is Jack Shepherd now? Jack Shepherd is now an inmate at category A jail HMP Frankland in County Durham. The prison is home to some of the most dangerous prisoners in the UK.
Who has passed away from The Love Boat? Actor Gavin MacLeod, aka “Captain Stubing” of the 1977-1986 hit TV series, “The Love Boat,” died Saturday at the age of 90 in Rancho Mirage, CA. The show put modern cruising “on the map” by showcasing it as a vacation choice for people from all walks of life, not simply for the rich and famous.
How often do Uber boats come? Yes, our scheduled service runs every 20 minutes throughout the day. Alight at North Greenwich Pier for The O2, it’s a short walk from the pier. Check the timetable before travelling.