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
One thing you never get used to on light vessels, is the caked on layers of bird shit. The smell is literally staggering.
ION: I've just been cleaning my boots in the shower as I'm about to put them away in a cupboard with all my gear for three weeks. It's helped, but the bin is still tempting...
ION: I've just been cleaning my boots in the shower as I'm about to put them away in a cupboard with all my gear for three weeks. It's helped, but the bin is still tempting...
November 11, 2025 at 7:56 PM
One thing you never get used to on light vessels, is the caked on layers of bird shit. The smell is literally staggering.
ION: I've just been cleaning my boots in the shower as I'm about to put them away in a cupboard with all my gear for three weeks. It's helped, but the bin is still tempting...
ION: I've just been cleaning my boots in the shower as I'm about to put them away in a cupboard with all my gear for three weeks. It's helped, but the bin is still tempting...
Had the gentleman back onboard today as we're back alongside. We provided tea and Welsh cakes, he and his friend brought chocolate and whiskey. All's well that ends well etc etc
Woken by the tannoy to launch the workboat. Not unusual, so rolled over. Woken a second time by the tannoy to recover the workboat and for the Medical Party to be standing by.
Turns out we fished a guy out of the water after he fell off his yacht. Big hero points for the boat crew and FA team.
Turns out we fished a guy out of the water after he fell off his yacht. Big hero points for the boat crew and FA team.
November 11, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Had the gentleman back onboard today as we're back alongside. We provided tea and Welsh cakes, he and his friend brought chocolate and whiskey. All's well that ends well etc etc
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.
Our epic week of light vessel work is now done. Time for a quick smoko, then it's catching up with all the paperwork and prepping for all the statutory inspections we have tomorrow and Tuesday.
Is it crew change yet?
Is it crew change yet?
November 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Our epic week of light vessel work is now done. Time for a quick smoko, then it's catching up with all the paperwork and prepping for all the statutory inspections we have tomorrow and Tuesday.
Is it crew change yet?
Is it crew change yet?
After a day of towing LV07, swapping it out for LV10, and now having LV10 under tow, I've just used up a solid chunk of the ship's hot water supply just standing under the shower since I came off watch. I'm several layers of skin lighter, but the residuals of the bird shit LV10 was caked in are gone
November 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
After a day of towing LV07, swapping it out for LV10, and now having LV10 under tow, I've just used up a solid chunk of the ship's hot water supply just standing under the shower since I came off watch. I'm several layers of skin lighter, but the residuals of the bird shit LV10 was caked in are gone
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.
Led a team to a light vessel to get some work done today. Traditionally I've rewarded myself with an ice lolly after such heroic feats of command. It's a bit cold today though, and our new cook is doing banoffee waffles for dessert, so I guess that'll have to do.
It's a hard life at sea.
It's a hard life at sea.
November 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Led a team to a light vessel to get some work done today. Traditionally I've rewarded myself with an ice lolly after such heroic feats of command. It's a bit cold today though, and our new cook is doing banoffee waffles for dessert, so I guess that'll have to do.
It's a hard life at sea.
It's a hard life at sea.
Yesterday was a very long day of Light Vessel work. Things the cadet learnt*;
-Chain holds are nasty places to work
-Anchor chain is heavy
-Only ever disconnect the Bitter End if you really need to (we did)
-Reconnecting the Bitter End is a terrible job
*Not an exhaustive list (I hope)
-Chain holds are nasty places to work
-Anchor chain is heavy
-Only ever disconnect the Bitter End if you really need to (we did)
-Reconnecting the Bitter End is a terrible job
*Not an exhaustive list (I hope)
November 3, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Yesterday was a very long day of Light Vessel work. Things the cadet learnt*;
-Chain holds are nasty places to work
-Anchor chain is heavy
-Only ever disconnect the Bitter End if you really need to (we did)
-Reconnecting the Bitter End is a terrible job
*Not an exhaustive list (I hope)
-Chain holds are nasty places to work
-Anchor chain is heavy
-Only ever disconnect the Bitter End if you really need to (we did)
-Reconnecting the Bitter End is a terrible job
*Not an exhaustive list (I hope)
We are officially a ship in mourning.
Our cook has been transferred.
Our cook has been transferred.
October 30, 2025 at 12:56 AM
We are officially a ship in mourning.
Our cook has been transferred.
Our cook has been transferred.
RIP Ni, she was delightful
Today a friend of mine died. If you ever enjoyed this tumblr post, pour one out for Ni, a wonderful, witty woman, with so much love in her heart (especially if you were a spaniel or a cat). 46 is no age, fuck cancer.
I hope I can be even half the woman you believed I could be duck.
I hope I can be even half the woman you believed I could be duck.
October 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
RIP Ni, she was delightful
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?
Woken by the tannoy to launch the workboat. Not unusual, so rolled over. Woken a second time by the tannoy to recover the workboat and for the Medical Party to be standing by.
Turns out we fished a guy out of the water after he fell off his yacht. Big hero points for the boat crew and FA team.
Turns out we fished a guy out of the water after he fell off his yacht. Big hero points for the boat crew and FA team.
October 24, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Woken by the tannoy to launch the workboat. Not unusual, so rolled over. Woken a second time by the tannoy to recover the workboat and for the Medical Party to be standing by.
Turns out we fished a guy out of the water after he fell off his yacht. Big hero points for the boat crew and FA team.
Turns out we fished a guy out of the water after he fell off his yacht. Big hero points for the boat crew and FA team.
Back onboard for another 3 weeks of ensuring our waters are safe to navigate.
The Captain wants our new 3/O on the 4-8
The other 2/O hates the 12-4 and loves the 8-12
Oh dear. Looks like I get my favourite watch again. However will I cope.
The Captain wants our new 3/O on the 4-8
The other 2/O hates the 12-4 and loves the 8-12
Oh dear. Looks like I get my favourite watch again. However will I cope.
October 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Back onboard for another 3 weeks of ensuring our waters are safe to navigate.
The Captain wants our new 3/O on the 4-8
The other 2/O hates the 12-4 and loves the 8-12
Oh dear. Looks like I get my favourite watch again. However will I cope.
The Captain wants our new 3/O on the 4-8
The other 2/O hates the 12-4 and loves the 8-12
Oh dear. Looks like I get my favourite watch again. However will I cope.
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
Paul McCartney - We All Stand Together (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by PaulMcCartneyVEVO
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October 17, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Fancied a spot of retro-gaming tonight
October 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Fancied a spot of retro-gaming tonight
As a quick note for those commenting about the Kendal Mint Cake ads that have appeared lately.
Should you happen to find yourself in possession of some KMC that you do not want, I will take it off your hands for a very reasonable rate.
Should you happen to find yourself in possession of some KMC that you do not want, I will take it off your hands for a very reasonable rate.
October 13, 2025 at 10:15 PM
As a quick note for those commenting about the Kendal Mint Cake ads that have appeared lately.
Should you happen to find yourself in possession of some KMC that you do not want, I will take it off your hands for a very reasonable rate.
Should you happen to find yourself in possession of some KMC that you do not want, I will take it off your hands for a very reasonable rate.
I always suspected Jonathan Ross was a bit of a nerd, but on the first episode of Celebrity Traitors he appears to be wearing a piece of kit from Event Horizon.
(I appreciate that recognising this also makes me a nerd, I'm okay with that)
(I appreciate that recognising this also makes me a nerd, I'm okay with that)
October 8, 2025 at 11:24 PM
I always suspected Jonathan Ross was a bit of a nerd, but on the first episode of Celebrity Traitors he appears to be wearing a piece of kit from Event Horizon.
(I appreciate that recognising this also makes me a nerd, I'm okay with that)
(I appreciate that recognising this also makes me a nerd, I'm okay with that)
Found two disposable underwater cameras while tidying today.
In about a week I'll find out whats on them. I genunely have no idea.
Place your bets below.
In about a week I'll find out whats on them. I genunely have no idea.
Place your bets below.
October 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Found two disposable underwater cameras while tidying today.
In about a week I'll find out whats on them. I genunely have no idea.
Place your bets below.
In about a week I'll find out whats on them. I genunely have no idea.
Place your bets below.
The Flying Scotsman is on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, 25th-29th October and 1st-5th and 8th-12th November 2025.
When am I at sea next?
22nd October to 12th November. Yep. Of course.
When am I at sea next?
22nd October to 12th November. Yep. Of course.
October 4, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The Flying Scotsman is on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, 25th-29th October and 1st-5th and 8th-12th November 2025.
When am I at sea next?
22nd October to 12th November. Yep. Of course.
When am I at sea next?
22nd October to 12th November. Yep. Of course.
A lad I went to Uni with is now Grand Duke of Luxembourg. I probably spoke to him at somepoint but I have no specific memory of doing so. He's definitely in my college Fresher Photo though.
October 3, 2025 at 9:28 PM
A lad I went to Uni with is now Grand Duke of Luxembourg. I probably spoke to him at somepoint but I have no specific memory of doing so. He's definitely in my college Fresher Photo though.
Well, I was going to attempt a humourous post about watching the outraged-right deal with the new Arch-Bish, but Dread beat me to it.
Red-faced, outdated, and (once primed) designed to explode on the slightest shock, this thing here is a Gammon.
I hope it's survived hearing about the new Archbishop of Canterbury.
I hope it's survived hearing about the new Archbishop of Canterbury.
October 3, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Well, I was going to attempt a humourous post about watching the outraged-right deal with the new Arch-Bish, but Dread beat me to it.