Dry Dock – Open Bridges

Chasing the Swinderby by Steven Oakden – Part 2

Posted on December 9, 2023December 9, 2023 by Loudhailer Music in A River Full Of Stories, Steven Oakden, Vessels

Steven Oakden contacted us last year with his own personal story about the river. His story evocatively captures the last movements of the motor barge Swinderby in 2022. This is the second of four parts. All text and photographs copyright Steven Oakden. About Swinderby Built in 1974 by the New Holland Ship Yard for the … Continue reading Chasing the Swinderby by Steven Oakden – Part 2 →

SMS Towage Scotsman

Posted on October 15, 2017October 26, 2017 by Loudhailer Music in Vessels

Thanks to Paul Escreet, Graham Hackney, Vince and Tim of SMS Towage for an eye-opening tour of Alexandra dry dock and a visit to The Scotsman undergoing her 5 yearly scheduled 'MOT'. SMS Towage Scotsman photographs by Richard Duffy-Howard When we saw the tugs and the brand new SMS Superman at Open Bridges waiting in … Continue reading SMS Towage Scotsman →