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Re: Armada de Chile
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dr.j said:
Did the Chilean Navy select Meteor Grey for all their ships, please tell me you got them to go for at least 1 in Cobalt!
Unfortunately Cobalt blue was a special colour and the Chileans wouldn't pay extra for it
The money went on other special options like Vertical Launch Sea Wolf
I have to say that the Chileans were some of the most likeable people I have ever worked with, always professional, polite and cheerful. The ship was kept spotless, they were always out polishing, lubricating and painting.
Sadly they were let down by poor service from certain British suppliers such as David Brown (of Aston Martin fame) who manufactured the main propulsion gearboxes, Rolls Royce, manufacturers of the gas turbines (marinised RR Spey jet engines), and Pall Filtration, British arm of a German company. They should all hang their heads in shame
Re: Armada de Chile
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wtsnet said:
So, you took her to work then? Brave man. Great story and pics.
Enjoy the leave!
Thanks, leave was great, too short as always,
nice and relaxing, friendly locals, good beer (Theakstons, Black Sheep etc etc) , uncrowded, great driving roads, proper road policing by an enlightened Police force (no speed cameras in North Yorkshire) 
I'll do a report with pics on the Off Topic Board when I get a chance.Not brave at all. Parked close to the ship. Heavily armed guard on the ship's gangway, so car quite safe.
The ship presented me with a glass tankard engraved with the Chilean Navy and ship's crest which I was deeply honoured to have received, pride of place in my display cabinet at home.
Certainly some of the most hospitable and professional guys I've ever worked with, I'll certainly miss them when I return to work on Monday. unfortunately I missed the farewell party they threw last week, being away on leave at the time, one of those parties that starts at lunchtime and ends when the last man standing falls over.
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