Edain
@d20yfx.bsky.social
Sailor and geologist. Mostly here for the cricket.
She/Her
Talk to me about ships, rocks, lighthouses, cricket, gaming, cats, and general nerd stuff. #NoLGBWithoutT
She/Her
Talk to me about ships, rocks, lighthouses, cricket, gaming, cats, and general nerd stuff. #NoLGBWithoutT
8-12 Watch keeper has Light Vessels on his brain it seems.
November 10, 2025 at 12:57 AM
8-12 Watch keeper has Light Vessels on his brain it seems.
Don't look now, but I think we're being followed.
November 7, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Don't look now, but I think we're being followed.
One for all the maritime nerds out there. In this photo (taken on Sunday) we're flying two different signals on the forward halyards.
For 1 point: identify the 4 individual flags
For 2 points: what is the port signal
For 5 points: what is the stbd signal
We're in Harwich for local bylaw purposes.
For 1 point: identify the 4 individual flags
For 2 points: what is the port signal
For 5 points: what is the stbd signal
We're in Harwich for local bylaw purposes.
November 6, 2025 at 11:11 PM
One for all the maritime nerds out there. In this photo (taken on Sunday) we're flying two different signals on the forward halyards.
For 1 point: identify the 4 individual flags
For 2 points: what is the port signal
For 5 points: what is the stbd signal
We're in Harwich for local bylaw purposes.
For 1 point: identify the 4 individual flags
For 2 points: what is the port signal
For 5 points: what is the stbd signal
We're in Harwich for local bylaw purposes.
Since it's very rare to see them out in the wild, here are the buoys at their nighttime display.
October 27, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Since it's very rare to see them out in the wild, here are the buoys at their nighttime display.
Yachts only do this when they are very distressed. If you spot a yacht like this, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard, or call them on VHF Ch16 if you're afloat yourself.
October 26, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Yachts only do this when they are very distressed. If you spot a yacht like this, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard, or call them on VHF Ch16 if you're afloat yourself.
Straw Poll.
What would you call this?
A) adjustable spanner
B) pipe wrench
C) stilson grip
Bonus question;
Which option was the Chief Engineer's, which was mine, and which was the cadet's?
What would you call this?
A) adjustable spanner
B) pipe wrench
C) stilson grip
Bonus question;
Which option was the Chief Engineer's, which was mine, and which was the cadet's?
October 24, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Straw Poll.
What would you call this?
A) adjustable spanner
B) pipe wrench
C) stilson grip
Bonus question;
Which option was the Chief Engineer's, which was mine, and which was the cadet's?
What would you call this?
A) adjustable spanner
B) pipe wrench
C) stilson grip
Bonus question;
Which option was the Chief Engineer's, which was mine, and which was the cadet's?
Relatedly, if you like #maritimehistory then SUnderland Maritime Heritage is worth a visit if you're in the area. Lovely models and woodworking workshop, along with a history of shipbuilding on the Wear.
www.sunderlandmaritimeheritage.org.uk
www.sunderlandmaritimeheritage.org.uk
October 20, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Relatedly, if you like #maritimehistory then SUnderland Maritime Heritage is worth a visit if you're in the area. Lovely models and woodworking workshop, along with a history of shipbuilding on the Wear.
www.sunderlandmaritimeheritage.org.uk
www.sunderlandmaritimeheritage.org.uk
@r-p-one.bsky.social Saw this and thought of you!
From the model collection at Sunderland Maritime Heritage
From the model collection at Sunderland Maritime Heritage
October 20, 2025 at 11:28 AM
@r-p-one.bsky.social Saw this and thought of you!
From the model collection at Sunderland Maritime Heritage
From the model collection at Sunderland Maritime Heritage
Fancied a spot of retro-gaming tonight
October 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Fancied a spot of retro-gaming tonight
I can (and frequently do) wax lyrical about how much I love being at sea, but it's also worth remembering that it's a career that can expose you to some truly awful sights. Often without any warning at all.
September 27, 2025 at 3:03 AM
I can (and frequently do) wax lyrical about how much I love being at sea, but it's also worth remembering that it's a career that can expose you to some truly awful sights. Often without any warning at all.
The Estuary is very moody tonight.
September 13, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The Estuary is very moody tonight.
My Captain was at a trade fair last week, and now I have a tiny compass and a glasses cleaning cloth... Not quite sure what he's trying to tell me.
September 11, 2025 at 11:59 AM
My Captain was at a trade fair last week, and now I have a tiny compass and a glasses cleaning cloth... Not quite sure what he's trying to tell me.
Strong evidence of prior dog on train, but alas, no dog on train.
September 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Strong evidence of prior dog on train, but alas, no dog on train.
As a navigation officer with a specialisaton in safety of navigation, this cartoon has always appealed deeply. Sadly, I do not know who to credit with it.
September 2, 2025 at 6:49 PM
As a navigation officer with a specialisaton in safety of navigation, this cartoon has always appealed deeply. Sadly, I do not know who to credit with it.
I'm supposed to be driving to the Lake District for a course for work tomorrow, but apparently it's bath time.
August 28, 2025 at 2:35 PM
I'm supposed to be driving to the Lake District for a course for work tomorrow, but apparently it's bath time.
Catless people in the NE of England!
This gentleman is after a home where he is the only cat. He's 10, chipped, neutered, indoor all his life, and loves laps.
His name is Charlie and he can be found at www.westgateark.org.uk
This gentleman is after a home where he is the only cat. He's 10, chipped, neutered, indoor all his life, and loves laps.
His name is Charlie and he can be found at www.westgateark.org.uk
August 21, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Catless people in the NE of England!
This gentleman is after a home where he is the only cat. He's 10, chipped, neutered, indoor all his life, and loves laps.
His name is Charlie and he can be found at www.westgateark.org.uk
This gentleman is after a home where he is the only cat. He's 10, chipped, neutered, indoor all his life, and loves laps.
His name is Charlie and he can be found at www.westgateark.org.uk
Okay, so maybe I /am/ missed while at sea.
August 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Okay, so maybe I /am/ missed while at sea.
Signing off after another trip.
August 20, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Signing off after another trip.
In before any dickhead tries to say the Philippines Coast Guard weren't complying with ColRegs
Let me introduce you to Rule 2 (b)
Let me introduce you to Rule 2 (b)
August 11, 2025 at 10:42 PM
In before any dickhead tries to say the Philippines Coast Guard weren't complying with ColRegs
Let me introduce you to Rule 2 (b)
Let me introduce you to Rule 2 (b)
Played a few rounds of By Stealth and Sea a fortnight ago. Finding the right navy tokens took ages, so I stole someone else's idea of using pill containers to split them per mission with a matrix for those in multiple.
Deeply satisfying.
Deeply satisfying.
July 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Played a few rounds of By Stealth and Sea a fortnight ago. Finding the right navy tokens took ages, so I stole someone else's idea of using pill containers to split them per mission with a matrix for those in multiple.
Deeply satisfying.
Deeply satisfying.
