I’m studying Spanish with Rosetta Stone and enjoying new concepts. “Anteojos de sol” is a Spanish word for “sunglasses,” literally “in front of the eyes, for the sun,” which is fun to say, especially with the “j” pronounced as “h.” In my area today, “no necesito anteojos de sol” because it’s overcast gray. Capt A. N. O’Nymous generously provided a sudden demand for “shades” which I pass along to you.
Warming up? Reaching for your anteojos de sol? Drop a few ice cubes in that coffee?
Take a dip after work? Istria looks pretty pretty for a 45-year-old Italian vessel gussied up in the colors of the house of orange, eh?
Less colorful and bright . . . but I’ll keep the sunglasses on . . . it’s Trafalgar, ex-Lady Alma of the Humber, although I haven’t found a launch date.
Click here for a foto of Trafalgar operating in Trinidad.
Many thanks to Capt O’Nymous for these bright treats.
I’m always interested in collaboration, especially if any vessels previously working in the sixth boro turn snowbird and head for the tropics. Come to think of it, Nieve Pájaro
might be a new identity just aching to emerge from this Bronx river icebound Osage.
Thank for sharing, Cap.
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January 28, 2013 at 9:03 pm
tugpower
Will, Info on Tug TRAFALGAR. http://maritime-connector.com/ship/trafalgar-6606868/
January 28, 2013 at 11:46 pm
tugster
tugpower . . . . thanks for the info. i would have said older than 1966, but i would have been wrong.
January 28, 2013 at 11:06 pm
tugpower
More TRAFALGAR & LADY ALMA Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/65569449@N00/5592278703/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/65569449@N00/5592278695/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/65569449@N00/5592278691/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/arcticcorsair/2504902750/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/neilholmes/4721626095/, http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=1728624, http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=1728620, http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=44655, http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=33473, http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=33472, http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=33470, http://www.shipsnostalgia.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/169868/title/lady-alma/cat/516, http://www.shipsnostalgia.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/213702/title/lady-alma/cat/516, http://www.shipsnostalgia.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/226664/title/lady-alma/cat/516, http://www.shipsnostalgia.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/261305/title/j-h-p-lady-alma-on-trials-1966/cat/516
LADY ALMA (2) twin screw tug.
O.N. 307560. 218g. 106′ 8″ x 29′ 9″ x 11′ 6”
Two, 7-cyl. 4 S.C.S.A. (10¼” x 14½”) Ruston 7VEBCM type engines by Ruston & Hornsby Ltd., Lincoln, single reverse reduction geared to twin screw shafts. 2,024bhp. 11½ kts. 25 tons bollard pull.
14.6.1965: Keel laid by Charles D. Holmes & Company Ltd., Beverley (Yard No. 999) for J. H. Pigott & Son Ltd., Grimsby.
8.2.1966: Launched.
9.5.1966: Completed. Registered at Grimsby.
22.12.1972: Owners restyled as Humber Tugs Ltd.
5.1989: Sold to C. W. Shipping Ltd., Tralee, Republic of Ireland (with the proposal to be renamed LADY OLGA). Registered Tralee (O. N. 402618).
12.1996: Purchased by Irish Tugs Ltd., Cork.
4.1997: Sold to Carmet Tug Company Ltd., Birkenhead and was subsequently renamed VANQUISHER. Registered at Liverpool (O.N. 900462 232g. 69n.).
2.1999: Sold to Coloured Fin Ltd., Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago and renamed TRAFALGAR.
13.3.1999: Departed from Southampton enroute to Trinidad with a barge.
30.3.2006: Placed in lay-up.
11.2010: Still in existence.
Enjoy !!
January 29, 2013 at 2:15 am
tugpower
More photos found later on without even trying to find of TRAFALGAR. Notice undocking NORWEGIAN SUN in St. Maarten. Notice Vane Brothers tug CHOPTANK with barge GCS 236 bunkering the ship. Those Vane tugs get around: http://www.flickr.com/photos/edwick/8423896273/in/photostream, http://www.flickr.com/photos/edwick/8424984674/in/photostream, http://www.flickr.com/photos/edwick/8423893995/in/photostream, http://www.flickr.com/photos/edwick/8423892309/in/photostream, http://www.flickr.com/photos/edwick/8424981210/in/photostream
January 29, 2013 at 4:38 am
Birk
Will, look carefully at that barge. It’s a Gellatly barge. A little birdie told me Vane is trying to find a niche in the bunker market down there.
January 29, 2013 at 8:53 am
alfonso
You never say “anteojos de sol” in present spanish (at least in Spain). Of course everybody will understand you but it is an ancient mode. The common word for sunglasses nowadays is “gafas de sol”.
Thanks for yr blog. Very nice.
January 29, 2013 at 5:08 pm
Joan Sol
Hello!
In Spain, “anteojos” is a word rarely used in colloquial language. The current terms for “sunglasses” are “gafas de sol”.
Muchos ánimos con el español y hasta pronto.
¡Saludos desde Barcelona!
January 29, 2013 at 6:52 pm
tugster
joan y alfonso– thanks for your comments on my spanish lessons. does it make a difference that i am using the rosetta stone for “latin american” spanish?
January 30, 2013 at 3:54 am
Joan Sol
Sure, that’s the reason why you say “anteojos de sol” and not “gafas de sol”: you’re studying latin american spanish. Don’t worry, it’s the same language and Latin America is closer to your home. Enjoy it!
June 27, 2015 at 4:26 pm
bowsprite
Ohayou gozaimus, Capt O’Nymous!