Photographer's Note
Good Morning Everyone,
Please click on Consigned to the History Books to see the photograph in much greater detail. Believe me, it's worth the effort..
My recent photographs have been centred on Liverpool so I thought I would just share this bit of history with you, before I moved on.
On our exploration of Liverpool, I was surprised to see this strange vehicle heading towards us and quickly took a photograph! It turned out to be the approach of the Yellow Duckmarine.
This strange vehicle was an authentic World War II landing vehicle which was converted to be a tour vehicle.
On the road, Ducks travelled a circular route along Liverpool's historic waterfront and through the City taking in the major sites including The Pier Head, The Three Graces, St. George's Hall, the Cathedrals and many other places of interest. This part of the tour lasted approximately 30 minutes, returning to the Albert Dock where our Ducks dramatically drove straight from the road down the main slipway into the Salthouse Dock where a thirty minute tour of the docklands ensued.
Sadly, the craft ran into problems, not fulfilling safety standards after it sank in the docks and 31 passengers had to be rescued. After a second sinking a report found the Ducks did not have the quantity of buoyancy foam required to provide the "mandated level of residual buoyancy".
So, this now becomes a historical photograph of a craft no longer in operation! But I'm glad I saw it!
Thanks for your interest, Bev :-)
Fis2, alvaraalto, holmertz, jhm, ikeharel, ChrisJ, bona, jemaflor, Gerrit, PiotrF, worldcitizen, COSTANTINO, macjake, pierrefonds marcou esta nota como útil
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lousat
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(138521) 2019-12-22 2:37
Hi Bev,very interesting, a photo showing something that is no longer there and truly original. There is no mention of it, but surely a small link with the Beatles song "Yellow submarine" immediately comes to mind. Nice memory from your archives and excellent quality. Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano
Fis2
(169589) 2019-12-22 2:41
Witaj Bev!
Interesting view from the street, the amphibian is impressive.
Good framing, colors and light.
Very impressive picture.
Nice sunday.
Krzysztof
alvaraalto
(42804) 2019-12-22 2:53
Hello Bev,
You can see this type of amphibious vehicle in many places, but then they are probably modern versions that do meet the safety standards.
I am very curious about your photos from Liverpool, especially since I will soon start the travelogue of our visit to England including our meeting with you, Len and Claude and our visit to Liverpool.
Have a nice Sunday, groet Rob
Silvio1953
(220443) 2019-12-22 2:56
Ciao cara Bev, beautiful urban view lovely composition with a lot of life, excellent clarity, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio
holmertz
(101880) 2019-12-22 3:01
Hello Bev,
I would have thought ducks to be unsinkable. ;-) It must have been a nasty experience for the passengers at those unfortunate moments, but what a luck there was one still roaming the streets where you were there. It's a really weird vehicle, and actually the entire photo is full of interesting and attractive details. It's such a bright and colourful photo and very different from anything I have seen from Liverpool.
Best regards,
Gert
mesutilgim
(0) 2019-12-22 3:02
Hello Beverley,
Another interesting capture/entry in your gallery; both photographycally and informative good job.
Nice framed.
TFS and have a nice weekend
MESUT ILGIM
jhm
(211734) 2019-12-22 4:54
Hell Bev,
Fifteen year ago was this same vehicle to see at the Belgian coast.
Also for the same activity, a sea trip for visitors.
Splendid city scape too.
Nice composition, pleasant to look at.
Very well done, TFS.
Kindest regards,
John.
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(27585) 2019-12-22 6:47
Hello Beverley, a strange sight! I am not surprised that the pedestrians were taking a good look. Interesting too that you have kept this safe since 2010.
Your picture is full of interesting details.
I would not have known that this was Liverpool unless you had said.
Thanks for sharing, have a happy Christmas.
Kind regards, Jean.
ChrisJ
(171146) 2019-12-22 7:20
Hello Beverley
Many years ago I did a tour in north Queensland that included a drive and float in an army duck. Apparently it's still running:
https://www.rainforest.com.au/army-dukw/
In your part of the world they were used in the English Channel to ferry supplies and troops to the beaches of Normandy in France on 6 June 1944. (D day) Tfs!
bona
(15057) 2019-12-22 7:32
Hello Beverley,
thanks for the note. Indeed this craft now became history. Sadly I'll neve do a stroll on it. Nice capture, very sharo and with nice colors. I like the large version in betaTE.
Well done.
Andre
jemaflor
(146168) 2019-12-22 9:26
Hi Bev,
Original vehicle well photographed, perfect angle to take the view, good quality for your shot, interesting with all these people looking this strange vehicle in the town. Tfs.
Nicou
(193806) 2019-12-22 10:12
Hello
quelle image originale fantastique ce bus bateau avec les roues ce jaune quelle vue vraiment intéressant de voir cela comme les personnes tout autrour fantastique scène
Bravo et amitié
Nicou
Gerrit
(62042) 2019-12-22 11:24
Hello Beverley,
what a funny vehicle, rather unbelievabkle that it had a role in WW II. Excellent photo with a lot of fine details.
Thanks and regards,
Gerrit
Tue
(91450) 2019-12-22 13:19
Hello Beverley,
A great photo from Liverpool on a bright and sunny day. Liverpool is definitely #1 on my list of British cities I want to visit, maybe I should try to do that in 2020. Would make a good New Year's resolution. Anyway, I have seen similar vehicles/vessels in several American cities, but of course in Liverpool it can only be called the Yellow Duckmarine. It makes a great splash of yellow in the middle of the photo, along with the AA vehicle, which probably already suspected something was wrong with the Duckmarine.
Lars
kasianowak
(17648) 2019-12-22 13:51
Hi Bev
Well done on quickly capturing this! I would still be standing there wondering if i should or shouldn't pull out my camera out if its bag... :-)
I've seen it somewhere, but I can't remember where. It wasn't Liverpool though.
Have a great week.
Kasia
PiotrF
(54246) 2019-12-22 15:23
Hello Beverley,
An interesting view of the Yellow Duckmarine.
Thank you for the detailed note.I like nice composition, beautiful colours and good quality.
Fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr
worldcitizen
(15930) 2019-12-22 16:18
Hello Bev,
This photo is very eye-catching, and it's unique to see a duck boat rolling through the streets of Liverpool with so many people all around. It's good that these vehicles were removed from service, though. In 2018 there was a terrible duck boat sinking here in the US; seventeen people drowned, many from the same family. Not wanting to end my critique on such a sad note, your photo is a nice historical reminder of an unusual craft.
emka
(157280) 2019-12-22 20:10
Hello Bev, So this is the archive picture! Interesting vehicle-vessel. I saw similar in Australia and maybe somewhere else but without the history behind it. Excellent picture - fantastic colours, sharpness and composition.
I checked in Google: Ride the Ducks — an amphibious city tour — was once a popular Philadelphia tourist draw. But in October 2016, the company suspended operations in the city. There were also deadly accidents.
Kind regards Malgo
ifege
(46851) 2019-12-22 20:47
Hi Bev
A good photo of this battered and now retired duck getting lots of attention.
cheers
Ian
dta
(98848) 2019-12-22 23:18
Hello Bev ,
So interesting elements to look at this rich and colorful composition .
Well done .
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(115407) 2019-12-22 23:30
Hello dear friend and have a nice time
and a happy new day
original version a strange vehicle indeed
which
was an authentic world wAR II
LANDING VEHICLE
greetings for those who took this desicion
welldone
regards
Costantino
ikeharel
(112391) 2019-12-23 1:07
Hi Beverley,
That is a piece of nostalgy, and I think I saw some Youtube clips about this special vehicle.
Pity it is not operating anymore.
A nice streetr action from pastb times.
Happy holidays,
Ike
GyurMaster
(24668) 2019-12-23 1:40
Dear Beverley,
Its always interesting to see these part of history. In this case it stands out well from the crowd with its vivid colours. Did you know that in Budapest there are still ambiguous buses in the service?
Best Wishes,
Gy
mkamionka
(73198) 2019-12-24 12:55
Hi Bev,
I suppose it could be still used on the ground...
Anyway the yellow color stands out of the crowd and especially in the town from which yellow submarine came from. Interestingly the other car in the fame is yellow too.
You had a lovely day in Liverpool again although I see it was a couple of years ago!
Nice capture, quite unexpected!
Merry Christmas!!
M
macjake
(98256) 2019-12-25 12:20
Hi Bev
ya, as a man who is afraid of water and a man who cannot swim, this is a vehicle I would be avoiding at ALL costs. you'd think a vehicle that's made for tours would be safe for its passengers...this thing was a death trap. Strangely enough, I see very similar vehicles on my travels...now I wonder about the safely of those. Interesting pic...I hope you're having a wonderful Xmas Day! cheers
Craig
CMJC
(5079) 2020-01-02 1:30 [Comment]
pierrefonds
(113474) 2020-01-24 15:04
Hi Beverley,
The presence of the persons is animating the scene. The point of view is showing the details of the Yellow Duckmarine. The colors and the sharpness are very good. Have a nice day.
Pierre
Photo Information
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Copyright: Beverley Robinson (Royaldevon)
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(85576) - Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2010-08-22
- Categories: Vida Diária, Transportes
- Camera: Nikon D200, NIKKOR AF-S 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED DX, 62 mm HOYA Circular Polarize
- Exposição: f/0.8, 30 segundos
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original
- Date Submitted: 2019-12-22 2:24
