HMS Illustrious

[Romig1]

Just been reading of the potential for the city of Hull to purchase "Lusty" when she is decommissioned next year, and to transform her into a tourist attraction.

http://www.thisishullandeastriding.co.u ... z2KWSsYd6h

Sounds a fantastic idea - subject to suitable funding being secured and must be better than the fate which befell her sisters (being sold to the Turks for scrap). It's something which would certainly bring me to the city, and I'm sure others would too.

Should just be time for AOTH to get his daughter married-off and her room transformed into lodgings for the influx of tourists?

[Dark Knight]

God knows the place needs something to attract tourists
short of bribing them to turn up

[Debbie W]

Lusty is in Liverpool from Valentine's day (how apt! ) for a few days.

[Dark Knight]

No chance of it getting to Hull
some scally in shell suit will have nicked the propeller and sold it for scrap

[Debbie W]

No chance of it getting to Hull
some scally in shell suit will have nicked the propeller and sold it for scrap

Oh how predictable DK (it must be the initials you've adopted! )

[Dark Knight]

just keeping the spirit alive Debs

[Admiral of the Humber]

It would be nice if it happened as it would look pretty good on the waterfront near to the marina and the Deep. However, it is only an idea put forward by an academic at Hull University and the proposal has nothing to do with the local council.

Regards
Rob aka AOTH

[Debbie W]

.......and you're doing it a bit too well! You'll be adopting a monocle soon Any more of that nonsense and I'll have your neoprened backside stapled to the front of Lusty as her new masthead

[Dark Knight]

my bad

[Admiral of the Humber]

.......and you're doing it a bit too well! You'll be adopting a monocle soon Any more of that nonsense and I'll have your neoprened backside stapled to the front of Lusty as her new masthead

That's telling you Dereknightie....

[Wina G]

That's telling you Dereknightie....

Nice one

[Romig1]

It would be nice if it happened as it would look pretty good on the waterfront near to the marina and the Deep. However, it is only an idea put forward by an academic at Hull University and the proposal has nothing to do with the local council.

Regards
Rob aka AOTH

Rob, I was reading the story in the Yorkshire Post. It gave the impression that in addition to the academics, there was support from tourism bosses, business leaders and councillors - who are to prepare for a possible bid. I thought the quote from the council chief was positive (without being in any way committal).

Is it just another case of a good story, without much substance?
If so, then it's a shame, as similar ships throughout the world have proved very popular. Indeed we are visiting the US later this year and on a free day in San-Diego have already pencilled in a visit to USS Midway.

[Dark Knight]

I consider myself rebuked by Debs
no need to over egg it
ta ever so

DK.........not that one

[Debbie W]

.......and you're doing it a bit too well! You'll be adopting a monocle soon Any more of that nonsense and I'll have your neoprened backside stapled to the front of Lusty as her new masthead

That's telling you Dereknightie....

Dereknightie........ love it!!

[jacksparrow]

Is tinny having an identity crisis....

[Dark Knight]

no I am being picked on
and have reported the rapscallions to Admin, who told me to man up and not to take the pee out of scousers, as it is too easy

[Romig1]

Debbie, I'd seen that Lusty was visiting the 'Pool soon. I see that it will be possible to go on a ship's visit...a darned sight more interesting than a look around Ventura I would suggest!

Unfortunately we are away for the weekend, or I may have been sorely tempted.

http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liv ... -32660423/

The funny thing about the Hull bid is that they are wondering exactly where such a huge ship would be placed. If they think she's big they should see her replacement, or even bigger the current US carriers which dwarf even our new one(s).

[Romig1]

Well, this is the last time that I attempt to start a serious thread.

I'm now about to flounce off in a queen-diva style!

[Dark Knight]

oooooh mega flounce or what

[Admiral of the Humber]

Hi Romig,

The story got a lot of publicity during the week in the local media.

Hull City Council are seriously looking at a number of options to bring tourists into Hull and a major revamp of the waterfront area is the prime contender, so bringing in a major centrepiece like HMS Illustrious isn't a daft idea. They have been building aircraft in the East Riding since the first world war and one of the suggestions was that the Illustrious could be made into a floating aircraft museum . Of big interest to me is the proposal to build a cruise terminal in Hull....so watch this space.

One things for certain....it won't be going to Derby.

Regards
Rob

[Dark Knight]

AOTH
As we are about as far from the sea as you can get in the UK, I would be amazed if it turned up here

get a map matey

[Admiral of the Humber]

Dear Dereknightie,

Funnily enough I did realise that.

Regards
Rob aka Admiral of the Humber...mot that place where you live.

[Dark Knight]

just checking as at your age things do get a tad blurred and some people get err confused

[oldbluefox]

It would be good news if Illustrious did come, and even better news if Hull was developed as a cruise port especially for Scandinavian and Baltic cruises.

[Romig1]

How about Illustrious is converted and sails on cruise itineraries out of Hull periodically?