A question for all you ship enthusiasts...

[Alex]

For all you ship/boat/sailing enthusiasts, are you also interested in undersea life, as well as the shipping world? (Like learning about marine animals like fish, whales, sharks, etc)

Ever since I took an interest in the Titanic, my interest has broadned. I now take interest in any ship, not just the Titanic. However, I must say that I still don't find it interesting to learn about marine life - a love for the maritime world seems to only include ships, not undersea life...not sure why....

What about you, do you have a strong interest in ships and sea life?

[Irish Rose]

Sea life... hm... I like sharks, orkas, whales most and some animals that by some part of life live in the water, for example crocodiles^^

[Rose]

I find sea life quite fascinating...

[Lisa]

I love all sea life fish and all that. i have 2 tanks full of fish as well

[Christian]

Fried fish.

[Alex]

Fried fish.

[Allen]

Fried fish.

and served with chips

Allen

[Michael H. Standart]

As a sailor, my interest in sealife was doing whatever it took to avoid ending up as it's lunch! that gives one quite the incentive to make sure that one's damage control qualifications are current!

[berth44]

For those that go down to the see in ships, let it be a big yin!!. I'm interested in ALL kinds, I'm totall 'awed' by them, how big can they get?, about the size of a modest resort they say!. I may love ships but I didn't inherit my dads sea legs, I like to keep my pins firmly planted on mother earth. I'm not scared of say, going on a cruise, but the ship would have to be the size of (at least) the QE2 !! (that incidentally is my final goal, I saw her coming to life in Glasgow, I'd love to cruise on her and she's here in Australia next Feb/March, but alas, can't make that one!). So, my interest is the model variety, I'm starting to gather a 'few' all feuled by the 'Build the Titanic' series I might add!. I managed to get the build up to "A" deck before loosing my 'shipyard' to the wife (she needed the lounge table back again!!) I then found E bay during my 'redundancy' from the yard, as do we all!. So I've now got 14 kits to build and I'm thinking I might not live long enough to finish them!. Included in the above 14 are 3 Titanics, I thought I'd build the 'plastic' Mini-Craft 1/350th at the same time, then on E bay up pops someone selling parts 1-60 of the Amati series, and I thought, why not?, this'll let me do it right this time fixing the incorrect bow shape and the replacement of all the card bits with 'Freds' etchings. I'll be starting the build again (soon,got all the etchings)and I hope to share some stories along the way. Getting back to the 'header' I may have strayed a wee bit,(sorry) but it is quite exciting getting back on one of these Forums, I'd probably classify myself as pretty 'enthusiastic!!'.....Dave.

[Christian]

Fried fish.

and served with chips

Allen

And without a ton of salt, and especially WITHOUT VINEGAR! That's just an awful combination. Give me some nice Mayo!

[LParsons]

I'm interested in all ships, probably because of what my dad does for work. I am also interested in what lives under the ocean.

Ocean Odyssey-This documentary shows an incredible story, just as amazing as one any human can go on. It follows the life of a fictional Sperm whale from birth to death-highly recomended to get interested in/expand/educate yourself on the life under the oceans. This is what really got me interested in such things.

[tidilyboo]

yes,i am interested in maritime things under the water,on top of the water,and now through space with the tardis and the dr who xmas day special,which i thought was good enetertainment for those interested in titanic.pat suts

[old salty]

For all you ship/boat/sailing enthusiasts, are you also interested in undersea life, as well as the shipping world? (Like learning about marine animals like fish, whales, sharks, etc)

Ever since I took an interest in the Titanic, my interest has broadned. I now take interest in any ship, not just the Titanic. However, I must say that I still don't find it interesting to learn about marine life - a love for the maritime world seems to only include ships, not undersea life...not sure why....

What about you, do you have a strong interest in ships and sea life?

As a former seaman for many year;s have you any idea of the condition seaman get called the channels? regards Salty.

[frydawg]

My interested started with the Titanic, went to the Bismarck, and went on from there to other ships. Marine life doesn't interest me as much but I still watch shows every now and then about fish and sharks.

[Shamrock Sailor]

I think sharks are ace.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEwrjOYyPDg

[old salty]

When you have witnessed st Elmo's fire at sea"""""""""""" its an experience every one who puts to sea has to enjoy Regards Salty.

[old salty]

For those that go down to the see in ships, let it be a big yin!!. I'm interested in ALL kinds, I'm totall 'awed' by them, how big can they get?, about the size of a modest resort they say!. I may love ships but I didn't inherit my dads sea legs, I like to keep my pins firmly planted on mother earth. I'm not scared of say, going on a cruise, but the ship would have to be the size of (at least) the QE2 !! (that incidentally is my final goal, I saw her coming to life in Glasgow, I'd love to cruise on her and she's here in Australia next Feb/March, but alas, can't make that one!). So, my interest is the model variety, I'm starting to gather a 'few' all feuled by the 'Build the Titanic' series I might add!. I managed to get the build up to "A" deck before loosing my 'shipyard' to the wife (she needed the lounge table back again!!) I then found E bay during my 'redundancy' from the yard, as do we all!. So I've now got 14 kits to build and I'm thinking I might not live long enough to finish them!. Included in the above 14 are 3 Titanics, I thought I'd build the 'plastic' Mini-Craft 1/350th at the same time, then on E bay up pops someone selling parts 1-60 of the Amati series, and I thought, why not?, this'll let me do it right this time fixing the incorrect bow shape and the replacement of all the card bits with 'Freds' etchings. I'll be starting the build again (soon,got all the etchings)and I hope to share some stories along the way. Getting back to the 'header' I may have strayed a wee bit,(sorry) but it is quite exciting getting back on one of these Forums, I'd probably classify myself as pretty 'enthusiastic!!'.....Dave.

beth my dear life at sea was a never a walk in the park, it ws a hard and enjoyable life. that had its rewards . you would have to lived the experience to know the full truth Regards Salty

[old salty]

I was chatting on a merchant navy forum one night last week, Up pops a name engine-driver........... hello all was the shout,There where 3 of us who know each other chatting away so we naturally welcomed and acknowledged engine-driver. are you ex engineer or serving aboard ship? reply came back chief engineer on board ship laptop. Anyone know of a decent pup north Mersey side were we can spend a few hours we dont have long enough to visit the city center. I asked were are you berthed, Reply. Royal Seaforth Docks container berth. which is a very short distance from my house.I suggested a pub in the Crosby area and added at least you lads will enjoy a sing song the pub has karaoke, reply lol i am female? which i believed and do to this day, Moral of this tale is any young lady wishing to take up a career at sea it can be done go for it. Rsgards Salty.