Our Last Stop in the UK - Weymouth - August 30 - Sept 6, 2016


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September 16th 2016
Published: October 9th 2016
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Weymouth – Aug 30 – Sept 6 In looking at the chart it appears that making the crossing of the English Channel from a little farther east than Dartmouth would work out well as we could then head directly to Cherbourg and not have to do an overnight passage. We have done plenty of overnights, but if we don’t have to while making the crossing all the better. In deciding where to head we had... Read Full Entry



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Views of Weymouth Harbor from the FortViews of Weymouth Harbor from the Fort
Views of Weymouth Harbor from the Fort

The observation tower built for the Olympics
Nothe Fort Not Only Protected Weymouth HarborNothe Fort Not Only Protected Weymouth Harbor
Nothe Fort Not Only Protected Weymouth Harbor

but also was an aid to defending Portland Harbor
Various Threats to this Area over the YearsVarious Threats to this Area over the Years
Various Threats to this Area over the Years

and their resulting changes to adapt to the times
The Anderson Air Raid Shelters The Anderson Air Raid Shelters
The Anderson Air Raid Shelters

were important due to their ease of installation
An Aerial Photo of Weymouth HarborAn Aerial Photo of Weymouth Harbor
An Aerial Photo of Weymouth Harbor

with Fort Nothe on the point
The Only Ferry in Town is One that is RowedThe Only Ferry in Town is One that is Rowed
The Only Ferry in Town is One that is Rowed

the price is only 1 British Pound
One of the Sand SculpturesOne of the Sand Sculptures
One of the Sand Sculptures

done with the very fine sand of Weymouth
Notice What Side of the Stairway People are WalkingNotice What Side of the Stairway People are Walking
Notice What Side of the Stairway People are Walking

in the UK remember driving is also on the left!



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