Trading the QE2 and the high seas for a barge on the Union Canal - STV Local

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Trading the QE2 and the high seas for a barge on the Union Canal STV Local By the time he retired two years ago Captain Nick Bates was qualified to drive any ship, any size, anywhere in the world - except the Union Canal. He had to take an exam before he could begin his voluntary role as a skipper for the Seagull Trust, a charity that provides day trips for people with disabilities and the elderly. During his days as cruise liner Captain when he met people such as the King of Kuwait, Archbishop Tutu, HRH Princess Anne and the celebrities including Sir Jimmy Savile and Patrick Stewart.

90000 tonnes of ship can be seen down on the quays this afternoon – all of them ... - 98FM

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90000 tonnes of ship can be seen down on the quays this afternoon – all of them ... 98FM 90000 tonnes of ship can be seen down on the quays this afternoon – all of them belonging to the 900 foot long Queen Elizabeth liner that arrived in the capital this morning. In a big boost for local ... of the 1930s and 1940s. But if you want to catch a glimpse of the inside of the Queen Elizabeth you better have some spare cash handy as a cruise around Ireland and Britain could set you back as much as 450 Euro per person per day. Tweet. Posted August 4, 2012 1.36PM. Tags: Luxury QE2 Liner Docks In Dublin ...