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223 weeks
Maritime trivia: some facts about crews.

Good [fill in for appropriate time zone] folks,
Today I felt like sharing some little things about ship crews and shining a light on stuff that may not be known about in the wider world. You tell me if you like the random trivia, maybe that might become a thing later.
*The difference between navy and merchants: the ranks.
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4 comments · 436 views
240 weeks
Along New Tides: Ship Presentation, M/V Fugro Symphony

Hi there folks,
Today's blog will be about the third ship to join the fleet in my story: M/V Fugro Symphony.
Link here to her data sheets. (First version 17Sep2019 , does not include vehicle or weapon inventories since, as of chapter 46, she doesn't have any)
Useful links:
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1 comments · 327 views
246 weeks
Along New Tides: Ship Presentation, M/V Rhine Forest

Hi there folks,
Today I'll be talking about the second ship to join the fleet in my story: Rhine Forest.
Link here to her data sheets.
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2 comments · 371 views
263 weeks
Along New Tides: Ship Presentation, M/V Amandine

UPDATE 29Aug19: New date sheet and crew list. Warning: the new sheet may contain spoilers up to chapter 44, use this version at your own risk.
Hi there folks,
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1 comments · 453 views
276 weeks
Chart a course around that plot hole - useful tools for tales of the sea.

Greetings folks,
Thought I would share another of the 'tools' I use to accurately set up my stories, this time I'm talking about charting tools. Googles maps and satellite views are good for setting up your story ashore, but it gives very little detail when you distance yourself from the shore.
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5 comments · 363 views

Jan

17th

2020

Maritime trivia: some facts about crews. · 5:51pm Jan 17th, 2020

Good [fill in for appropriate time zone] folks,

Today I felt like sharing some little things about ship crews and shining a light on stuff that may not be known about in the wider world. You tell me if you like the random trivia, maybe that might become a thing later.

*The difference between navy and merchants: the ranks.

Report Merchant Mariner · 436 views · Story: Along New Tides · #boat #ship #navigation #merchant

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