Today we remember Captain Cook.
The brewers citation was," On the 6th October 1769 a surgeon’s boy at the mast head of Captain Cook’s H.M.S. Endeavour spotted the coast line of New Zealand to claim it for our Country.
Cook once said that his aim was to go “further than any man has been before me and as far as I think it is possible for a man to go” Move over Neil Armstrong & Co. This seafarer charted the entire New Zealand coast in six months by sailing 2400 miles before coming back home."
This one brings us up to date more Dave.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
That is a good one, Rob.
Since the Dunkirk movie is in the cinemas at the moment, this beer is quite appropriate:
The brewers wrote," Admiral Ramsey was responsible for wartime Naval operations in the Dover Straights and he spearheaded Operation Dynamo to bring backour troops from the Dunkirk beaches.
He and his staff assembled 850 boats, mostly private fishing boats and pleasure cruisers, and by the 4th of June ‘the miracle of little ships’ had rescued 338,226 men. Ramsey went on to be Naval Commander of the return fixture, the Normandy Landings, but unfortunately, he later died before the war ended in an air crash."
Another rather obscure one.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Today we celebrate an engineer, whose engines have powered many ships and perhaps cost him his life.
The brewers wrote,"Rudolph Diesel, born in Paris in 1858, patented an engine in 1882 that was to bear his name and make him a fortune. It was more efficient than any other method for driving locomotives and ships.
In 1913 he sailed for England for talks with the Admiralty. He disappeared in mid Channel and his body was found 10 days later with no cause of death being apparent.
This led to speculation ranging from suicide to murder, either by wealthy coal owners or the German Government to prevent the Royal Navy re-equipping with diesel engines."
Nothing so esoteric as your post Dave, but something which owed its success to Diesel.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
A piece of history for London boatmen.
The brewers wrote," Thomas Doggett, an 18 Century Irish actor used the services of Thames watermen as water taxis during his daily routine.
In gratitude for their services he established a race in 1715 for six newly qualified watermen. They raced their boats on the 1st August 1715 from the Swan Inn London Bridge to the Swan Inn Chelsea, a distance of 4.5 miles.
The prize, a traditional waterman's red coat adorned with a large silver badge, went to the now forgotten winner of that first event
The Doggett's Coat & Badge Race, now run in July, is the oldest continuous sporting challenge in the World."
I have a dogeared coat and badge Dave!
However, for today's ale ........
A dogeared hulk.
Bligh.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
How deep is your wreck, Rob?
This ale is really down under.
Just how deep is hard to fathom Dave.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Whilst we are 'Down Under', from New Zealand there is
I am not sure what would cause black sand in New Zealand, volcanic rock perhaps?
Another one from Darwin.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Beers named Flagship have appeared before but not from this brewery. It was first brewed in 2005 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the battle of Trafalgar, when it had a different label.
Good find Dave.
I never knew Hook Norton did that one.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
A different Admiral.
One for Guus.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
I am not sure that this beer is still in production but the ship chosen has a very appropriate name.
Here is an old beer rebadged.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
The Brewers wrote," H.P. Lovecraft’s, The White Ship, tells a story of a lighthouse keeper’s adventure aboard a mysterious ship where his curiosity and greed win out over his better judgment."
Too much ale I guess!
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Something unusual today- a Japanese beer called Okhotsk Blue brewed with water sourced from icebergs and tinted blue with seaweed. If you thought like me that it was only Romulan ale, which was blue, I am afraid that we were wrong. There are several more.
Too esoteric for me Dave. I only have natural ice in my G&t. The odd pink tinge now and then is the most that I can abide.
Bligh.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
For today I give you.......
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
I fear that the label on this ale called Powder Monkey does not give an accurate impression of the role. :)
This one does even less so.
It is just knot correct.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Here is my previous offering's boss.
My offering is.......another.
Rob
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
I do not thing going to sea in (on?) one of these is practical.
Now that is novel Dave.
Here is my daily tipple.....
May well be true of your sea monster.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Ngaru iti means 'Little Wave' in Maori. However, it is actually brewed in Nottingham at the Black Iris Brewery.
And I didn't even know we had a Black Iris Brewery Dave!
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Let's hope it don't turn into a vicious....
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Another one from Black Iris. Their address is Black Iris Brewery, Unit 1 Shipstone Street, Nottingham, NG7 6GJ, Rob.
Interesting Dave.
Shipstone's was the name of one of our big Brewery's until Green king took them over and then shut them down.
Looks as if this is a new Micro Brewery raising from the ashes!
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
My daily ale is....
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
When you reach port the order is given to
Another Boatswain.....
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Something we do not want to encounter when at sea.
I have no problems seeing the pictures you have uploaded to this thread, Rob, but are these from the internet rather than from your camera?
Last edited by Naharaht; 08-23-2017 at 21:07.
A bit of merchant action today.....
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Ngaru Nui is Maori for 'Big Wave'.
I leave you now for three days with this one to ponder over.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
From a different brewery but still on a black theme. Note the 'traditional' spelling, perhaps to avoid copyright?
If you visit a fishing port you may see
Back from deepest darkest Yorkshire with this ale of the day.......
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
This drink commemorates an East Coast barge skipper - Captain Jack Spitty.
Last edited by Naharaht; 02-28-2020 at 20:05.
Another salty old sea dog.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
This Cornish ale bears the name of a character from Treasure Island.
Touche Dave.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Good one Dave.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
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