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Berthed at Penzance Harbour on August 30, 1993 is the historic brig MARIA ASUMPTA which at the time was the oldest tall ...
12/06/2026

Berthed at Penzance Harbour on August 30, 1993 is the historic brig MARIA ASUMPTA which at the time was the oldest tall ship still in commercial service.

Camera: Minox 35GT compact - Ilford FP4 Plus

MARIA ASSUMPTA was launched at Badalona in 1858, and was involved in the textile trade between Argentina and Spain.

In the 1930s an engine was installed, and she was renamed PEPITA. With the installation of the engine, her rigging was reduced, and in 1953 she was again renamed, this time CIUDAD DE INCA. She was renamed MARIA ASSUMPTA in 1988 and was a familiar sight at many ports.

Unfortunately less than two years after I took this photograph the ship was lost off Padstow after having just refitted at Gloucester Docks. Three crew lost their lives and the ship's master was subsequently gaoled for 18 months for manslaughter.

The 1885 built ex Manx Northern Railway number 4 and latterly Isle of Man Railways number 15 CALEDONIA rests at Port Eri...
10/06/2026

The 1885 built ex Manx Northern Railway number 4 and latterly Isle of Man Railways number 15 CALEDONIA rests at Port Erin before returning to Douglas. The locomotive was built by Dubs of Glasgow. August 08, 1998. Camera; Conatx RTSII + Carl Zeiss 50mm f1.7 lens.

Historic steam tug tender DANIEL ADAMSON at Anderton, Northwich, Cheshire before operating a cruise along the Weaver Nav...
08/06/2026

Historic steam tug tender DANIEL ADAMSON at Anderton, Northwich, Cheshire before operating a cruise along the Weaver Navigation to Acton Bridge and Back on Saturday June 06, 2026. (Camera: Leica D-Lux8)

Penzance Vintage Bus Day - April 19, 2026. Three generations of buses are shown here. Nearest the camera is a Wilts and ...
23/05/2026

Penzance Vintage Bus Day - April 19, 2026. Three generations of buses are shown here. Nearest the camera is a Wilts and Dorset Motor Services Bristol L6B with Beadle body built in 1947. Withdrawn in 1962. Next is a Western National Mercedes 709 of 1994 and third a Western National 1978 Bristol VR. (camera: Leica M240+35mm f2 Summicron)

LE LYRIAL on her her visit to Douglas, Isle of Man on May 14, 2026. (Leica Vlux5)LE LYRIAL was built by Fincantieri in A...
16/05/2026

LE LYRIAL on her her visit to Douglas, Isle of Man on May 14, 2026. (Leica Vlux5)

LE LYRIAL was built by Fincantieri in Ancona, Italy, for Compagnie du Ponant. The ship was delivered on April 11, 2015, and operated its inaugural cruise in May 2015.

The name of the ship refers to the Lyra constellation in the northern hemisphere.

Le LYRIAL has 122 cabins and suites. All of them have sea views, and 94 percent feature a private balcony.

According to Fincantieri, LE LYRIAL is equipped with the latest environmentally-friendly technology, such as an energy-saving LED lighting system. Additionally, LE LYRIAL has such low levels of vibration and noise that it has been categorised as "Comfort Class" by its classification society, Bureau Veritas.

The new Mersey Ferry ROYAL DAFFODIL seen on the River Mersey running trials on May 14, 2026. Built at Cammell Laird, Bir...
16/05/2026

The new Mersey Ferry ROYAL DAFFODIL seen on the River Mersey running trials on May 14, 2026. Built at Cammell Laird, Birkenhead she is due to enter service in Summer 2026. Photographed from MANANNAN before her 11:00 sailing to Douglas. (Leica Vlux5)

Boston Lodge Top Yard - May 03, 2026. (Leica D-Lux8)
13/05/2026

Boston Lodge Top Yard - May 03, 2026. (Leica D-Lux8)

St Michael de Rupe, Brent Tor. April 21, 2026 (Camera: Leica D-Lux8). The Grade I listed church remains in regular use ...
05/05/2026

St Michael de Rupe, Brent Tor. April 21, 2026 (Camera: Leica D-Lux8). The Grade I listed church remains in regular use and dates from 1130 with much of the structure we see today dating from the 13th and 14th Centuries.

Isles of Scilly Steamship Company's GRY MARITHA on her Sunday rest day - April 19th, 2026. Her replacement MENAWETHAN is...
29/04/2026

Isles of Scilly Steamship Company's GRY MARITHA on her Sunday rest day - April 19th, 2026. Her replacement MENAWETHAN is already on her delivery voyage from Vietnam. (Camera: Leica M240 + 35mm Summicron lens)

The Dart Valley Railway Company's class 45xx prairie tank 4555 at Llangollen Station on April 10, 2026 during the Branch...
11/04/2026

The Dart Valley Railway Company's class 45xx prairie tank 4555 at Llangollen Station on April 10, 2026 during the Branch Line Gala. The locomotive is normally based at Paignton though has been hired out to other railways. (Camera: Leica M240 + 35mm f2 Summicron lens)

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