Wednesday, 21 March 2001

We got up pretty early in order to be at the harbour in time for the arrival of the HMS Cumberland.

01band:
There was a band to greet the ship. Note the tiger skin the man with the biggest drum is wearing.

02shiptugs:
The ship is accompanied by two tugs.

03shipclose:
Almost there!

04shipport:
Now the ship has been fastened to the dock by ropes.

05sailors:
Some sailors on deck.

06paulineuniform:
Here’s Pauline (on the left), Deputy Marine Engineer Officer, standing on the bridge.


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