July, 2014 - SUBMARINE MUSEUM - PORTSMOUTH, UK

We stayed an extra day in Portsmouth to take in the Submarine and Warrior museams.

Modern day mini-sub.

Deep sea rescue vehicle.

Modern deep sea diver suit.

The first British Sub was the Holland I.   It was designed by an Irish American named Holland.  It had to be towed close to it's target.  On the surface it used a gas engine and underwater it used an electric engine.

Holland I model.

Layout.

Exterior Stern.

Exterior showing riveted construction.

 WWII mini-sub, used to destroy harbor facilities in Bergen Norway.

Operated by 3 to 4 men.

Powered on the surface with a Leyland diesel bus engine.

 1960's Diesel Electric sub.

Coning tower, with 2 periscopes and radio antenna.

Stern 1/4.

Cozy accommodations.

Headroom anybody?

BIG diesel engines.

July, 2014 - LONDON DAY TRIP

We take a day trip to London to walk the Thames waterfront and check out the opportunities for moorage for the winter.

Big Ben strikes 12 noon.

Near the Parliament buildings.

The Tower of London.

Tower bridge.

A bridge opening delays our passage across Tower Bridge.

A spiral building on the Themes.

St Paul's from the Millennium Bridge.

London Skyline.

We check out St Katherine's Dock Marina.  It is a little "island" of peacefulness in the center of London.   We could stay the winter for a mere $1,400 a month, plus $200 a month for power.  A bit too rich for our budget.  However, we hope to come for a short stay in the Spring of 2015.