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Black Watch

Fred.Olsen Mystery Cruise to Amsterdam


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This page shows images from a 2-night 'mystery cruise' to Amsterdam on Fred.Olsen's Black Watch from Harwich.

 

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Black Watch

Fred.Olsen Mystery Cruise to Amsterdam


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Harwich & Felixstowe Shipping

The departure from Harwich was fairly chaotic both in parking the car and checking in. We had been told not to arrive until 1600hrs due to a late scheduled arrival of the ship, yet many passengers had boarded very much earlier as the ship arrived early in morning. Neither the car park delays nor poor check-in were run by Fred.Olsen but it reflects badly on them when shore operations are poor. This is not a large ship.


Harwich Harbour Ferry

Harwich harbour ferry arriving at the Ha'penny Pier
Photos: © Ian Boyle 29th October 2016

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Harwich Ha'penny Pier was closed for repairs.
Photos: © Ian Boyle 29th October 2016

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Harwich Shipping

THV Patricia of Trinity House
Photos: © Ian Boyle 29th October 2016

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Seajacks Leviathan of Trinity House
Photos: © Ian Boyle 29th October 2016

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Gloomy return to Harwich with Seacat Intrepid of Seacat Services and Stena Britannica
Photos: © Ian Boyle 31st October 2016

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Felixstowe Shipping

Britannia Seaways of DFDS
Photos: © Ian Boyle 29th October 2016

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 Current name: MAERSK EFFINGHAM - IMO: 9463059
Vessel type: CONTAINER SHIP - Build year: 2011 - Current flag: SINGAPORE
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 Current name: CSCL GLOBE - IMO: 9695121 - Callsign: VRNU2
Vessel type: CONTAINER SHIP - Build year: 2014 - Current flag: HONG KONG (CHINA)
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Current name: DALI - IMO: 9697428 - Callsign: V7KH5
Vessel type: CONTAINER SHIP - Build year: 2015 - Current flag: MARSHALL ISLANDS

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Black Watch

Given the short duration of the cruise I did not take many photos on board. I visited the ship in Dover in 2011 and I do not think things have changed much apart from the weird balconies on the promenade deck which I would not fancy at all.


On board Black Watch on 2016 Mystery Cruise
Photos: © Ian Boyle 29th October 2016

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More Black Watch images from a ship visit 2011 at Dover
Photos: © Ian Boyle 1st July 2011

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Black Watch open decks images from a ship visit 2011 at Dover
Photos: © Ian Boyle 1st July 2011

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Black Watch public rooms on Lounge Deck 6 - from a ship visit in 2011 at Dover
Glentanar Restaurant - Braemar Lounge - Courtyard - Garden Room - Neptune Lounge
Photos: © Ian Boyle 1st July 2011

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Black Watch Lido Loungeon Lido Deck 7 - from a ship visit in 2011 at Dover
Photos: © Ian Boyle 1st July 2011

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Black Watch The Observatory on Marquee Deck 9 - from a ship visit in 2011 at Dover
Photos: © Ian Boyle 1st July 2011

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Black Watch a selection of cabins & suites - from a ship visit in 2011 at Dover
Photos: © Ian Boyle 1st July 2011

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Amsterdam Trams

The Amsterdam articulated trams 11G and 12G, also called 'trapwagens' (ladder trucks) or 'hangbuiken' (sagging bellies), are two series of a total of 45 trams (including 20 bi-directional version) between 1989 and 1991 by the Belgian manufacturer La Brugeoise et Nivelle (BN - now Bombardier Transportation). Class 11G trams are double-ended for use on routes without turning circles whilst 12G are single-ended. Since late 2015, they are the oldest serviceable trams in the Amsterdam fleet.  Ref: Wikipedia

BN 11G Trams (bi-directional)

A selection of BN 11G trams
Photos: © Ian Boyle 30th October 2016

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BN 12G Trams (single-ended)

A selection of BN 13G trams
Photos: © Ian Boyle 30th October 2016

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Combino Trams

A selection of Combino trams
Photos: © Ian Boyle 30th October 2016

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Museum Trams
Electrische Museumtramlijn

GVB Tram 236

Museum tram 236
Photos: ©1976 Ian Boyle

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GVB Tram 401

Museum tram 401
Photos: ©1976 Ian Boyle

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GVB Tram 464

Museum tram 464
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GVB Tram 533

Museum tram 533
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Den Haag 816

Museum tram Den Haag 816
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Groningen GTG 41

Museum tram Den Haag 816
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Utrecht NBM 20

Museum tram Den Haag 816
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M5 Metro Trains

Series M5 full metro units for Routes 50, 53, 54 and planned Route 52
Built by Alstom (28 units total)

M5 Metro Set at Station Van der Madeweg
Photos: ©Ian Boyle, 30th October 2016

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M5 Metro Set at Central Station
Photos: ©Ian Boyle, 30th October 2016

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Amsterdam Metro

The Amsterdam Metro (Dutch: Amsterdamse metro) is a mixed rapid transit and light rail system in Amsterdam, and its surrounding municipalities Amstelveen, Diemen, and Ouder-Amstel in the Netherlands. The network is owned by the city of Amsterdam and operated by municipal public transport company GVB which also operates trams, ferries, and local buses. The metro system consists of four routes, with a total length of 42.5 kilometres, and serves 52 stations.

Three routes start at Amsterdam Centraal: Routes 53 and 54 connect the city centre with the suburban residential towns of Diemen, Duivendrecht, and the Amsterdam Zuidoost borough in the southeast, while Route 51 connects the city centre with the city of Amstelveen in the south. Route 50 connects the south-eastern borough to the western part of the city without crossing the city centre. A fifth route, Route 52, running from the northern borough to the south, will be added to the system once the new North-South Line is completed in 2018.

The original, first-generation fleet consisted of types M1, M2 and M3, designed as four-axle, two-car sets manufactured by the German firm Linke-Hofmann-Busch and delivered between 1973 and 1980. The entire fleet of M1-M3 trains was gradually taken out of service permanently from 2012 to 2015, being replaced by the modern M5 trains. The last unit (No. 23) was retired after a farewell tour on 19 December 2015 and has been preserved as a heritage train. All the other units have been scrapped, with the last of these being scrapped in December 2015.

Ref: Wikipedia


Metro Cars S1/S2/S3/M4

Following the withdrawal of the M1/M2/M3 cars and until the arrival of the new M5 units, the remainder of the fleet consisted of smaller, narrower two section, 6-axle units that could operate both on the main metro network and the light rail ('sneltram') line to Amstelveen. Types S1 and S2, manufactured by La Brugeoise et Nivelles in Belgium, were the first units to be produced for use on this new line. In service since 1990, they currently operate exclusively on Route 51, although they could technically also be used on other lines though this has never been done. These vehicles are equipped with both third rail shoes and pantographs, along with retractable footboards to bridge the gap between the trains and the platforms on sections built to full metro standards. They are due to be withdrawn by 2020 with the conversion of the Amstelveen line to express tram service.  Ref: Wikipedia

S1 & S2 Metro Trains

Series S1 and S2 vehicles are Hybrid metro/tram units for operation on Route 51, built by BN (25 units total). They are due to be withdrawn by 2020


Metro Set 46

S2 Metro Set 47 at Station Zuid
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Metro Set 47

S2 Metro Set 47 at Station RAI
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S2 Metro Set 47 at Centraal Station
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Metro Set 52

S2 Metro Set 52 at Station RAI
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Metro Set 53

S2 Metro Set53 at Station Zuid
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GVB Ferries

GVB runs various ferries across the IJ for pedestrians and cycles. Travel is free.


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IJVEER50

GVB ferry IJEER50
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IJVEER51

GVB ferry IJEER51
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IJVEER52

GVB ferry IJEER52
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