L E Samuel Beckett Irish Navy Visits Belfast
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- Опубліковано 26 тра 2019
- -Good News of the L E Samuel Beckett
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LeonVincent H.K. (LV) He said.
'I know this is an old one but since then it rescued over 770 people from one wooden barge in one single encounter off the coast of Libya and surprisingly and thankfully not one person died and I think it was the single largest rescue of people in one go. There is a video showcasing the crew of the L.É Samuel Beckett rescuing people trying to make the journey form Libya to Europe, it is heart warming and endearing yet really really sad. If any of you are interested to see what it is like to see a navy do humanitarian work and not solely exist for defensive or offensive purposes you should look up Irish Navy Documentary. It is quite eye opening and enlightening. Peace.'
I'm down in the Belfast Titanic docklands to see what is in for the Belfast Maritime Festival 2019.
This is the Irish Navy vessel the L E Samuel Beckett. LÉ Samuel Beckett (P61) is a Samuel Beckett-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV) of the Irish Naval Service. The ship was launched in November 2013. She was built by Babcock Marine, North Devon at a cost of 71 million Euro. She is named after Irish playwright and author Samuel Beckett.
Like other OPVs in the Irish Naval Service, the ship's primary mission is fisheries protection, search and rescue, and maritime protection operations, including vessel boardings.
Although similar to the Róisín-class OPV, Samuel Beckett is over 10 metres (33 ft) longer, intended to increase its capabilities in the rough waters of the North Atlantic. The ship is designed to carry a crew of 44 and have space for up to 10 trainees.
Additionally, Samuel Beckett is designed to carry remotely operated submersibles and a decompression chamber for divers. The expanded deck area would allow the ship to deploy unmanned surveillance planes.
The vessel was "twinned" with Cork city in a ceremony held on 7 June 2014. In late 2015 Samuel Beckett was deployed to the Mediterranean as part of Ireland's contribution to the humanitarian response to the European migrant crisis. During the ship's cruise, more than 1,000 migrants were rescued. In one event, 111 people were rescued in a United Nations operation off the coast of Libya. The vessel was redeployed to the area in 2016, and on 17 November 2016 rescued 50 migrants who were on a rubber boat 25 Nautical Miles North-west of Tripoli. This brought the number of migrants rescued by the Samuel Beckett to 2310
General characteristics
Class and type: Samuel Beckett-class offshore patrol vessel
Displacement: 2,256 tonnes
Length: 90.00 m (295.28 ft)
Beam: 14.00 m (45.93 ft)
Draught: 3.8 m (12 ft)
Installed power: 10,000 kW (13,000 hp)[9]
Propulsion: 2 x Wärtsilä diesel engines[9]
Speed:
15 kn (28 km/h; 17 mph) cruise
23 kn (43 km/h; 26 mph) maximum[3]
Range: 6,000 nmi (11,000 km; 6,900 mi)
Boats & landing
craft carried: 3 MST 8 m (26 ft) RHIBS[citation needed]
Complement: 54 (44 crew + 10 trainees)
Armament:
1 × OTO Melara 76 mm cannon
2 × 20 mm Rheinmetall Rh202 cannons
2 × 12.7 mm Heavy Machine Guns
4 × 7.62 mm FN MAG
Aviation facilities: UAV capabilities only[
Great camera work and good commentary and craic. Respect from your brother in the Republic. As a side note , Yoda was chosen for the graphic on this ship as the men and women in the Irish navy provided security for the Star Wars filming crew and cast while Star Wars episode VIII was being filmed on Skellig Michael.
Hey S, it is people like ypurself who take the time to post the kindest of comments to me, that make it all worthwhile S. Thanks so much for this. Best wishes from old Belfast.
ps I'm stupid because I should have known/guessed the Star Wars ship connection to the Yoda graphic. What an excellent fun thing to do!
Excellent video Tom. We need more people like you in this World. Your a credit and your welcome back to Cork anytime. It would be a pleasure to show you around. Regards from the People’s Republic of Cork 😉
Hey Pearse many many thanks for you very kind remarks. We would love to revisit Cork and Wexford. We had a great time before. Best wishes from Belfast's Castlereagh Hills.
L.É means “Long Éireannach” or in translation “Irish Ship”. Just an Irish navy ship OPV (Off Shore Patrol Vessel) in its homeland Ireland 🇮🇪
Thanks Darren. Being an 'ole Prod I wouldn't have known that, Best wishes
Its not though, the royal navy is northern ireland's naval force, I believe you are thinking of the republic of Ireland (Southern Ireland)
@@TomMcClean Hi Tom, only seen this now! I hope you e stayed safe through the pandemic and hey, not all “ole prods” are bad haha Iv many friends and ex work colleagues that are Protestant or church if Ireland.
@Lennon Swan go raibh maith again Mo chara! Thank you my friend!
@@microwavefish many “Northern Irish” people are Irish (Ireland) Citizens as their birth right permits. There is no such thing as a Republic of Ireland Passport for example it’s an all island all Ireland passport and every unionist person born in Northern Ireland is entitled too one. Two people one island and they can choose whether they want too be British or whether they want to be Irish or both. It is the same for the national football/soccer teams either can play for either.
Greetings for Cork, home of the Irish Navy. Well done Tom on such a lovely video and lovely sentiments. Keep up the great work.
Hey many thanks Sledger2003 for getting in touch. I have been to Cork and the big nature reserve many years ago. We stayed for a week or so. Bit of a journey down. We had a great time. We have to go back and check out the naval base which I hear is well worth a look. Love the accent too! We have so much in common but politicians in general have unfortunatley other ideas!
@@TomMcClean We do indeed have much in common .. and good people like yourself will ensure that things continue to improve. Take care of yourself.
Great video Tom ... Newfoundland loves Ireland and Britain!!🇨🇦👍
Best wishes from Belfast Glenn. My sister in law form Belfast visited Newfoundland 2 years ago with her hubbie. They had a great time.
Enjoy your videos Tom, the old prod phrase brought back memories of being stranded in the rain 10yrs ago, on the glenshane, and a Gentleman stopped, let me use his phone, bought me a coffee, and had my car towed to his garage free of charge. He stopped when he saw my southern reg because he was shown kindness down south many years earlier, he said "this old prod will help you out". Never got his name, but never forgot his kindness. Thanks for reminding me Tom. Keep well sir.
Hey thanks you so much for this so welcome encouragement John. That was really kind of that guy on the Glenshane pass. What a lovely story. Reminds me of the good Samaritan story from the Good Book. If everyone was playing by these 'rules' we would have a much much happier world. Great to hear form you in these very strange times. Will we ever be allowed down over the border again? ( And no, I'm not being funny! )
Best wishes from Belfast's Castlreagh hills.
@@TomMcClean Hopefully the vaccines will do their job, The politicians will go on a long safari and we can appreciate each other again.
Oh dear John, it looks as though most people have been misled about the vacs. They were led to believe restrictions would ease up after people were injected. Well that doesn't appear to be happening because injections don't stop anyone giving of receiving the virus! The EU seems to be wanting Europe to close it's door again. No summer holidays again this year then. No return to anything near normal.
@@TomMcClean That’s the thing Tom! Everyone is always welcome if we could all get over ourselves!!
Peace to u and all of our north of Ireland fellow decent human beings!
great stuff .A story about Samuel Beckett .He was on a train going through France with a friend , lovely summer morning .The sun shining , trees flowering ,blooms every where .His friend moved by the scene peering out the window said "this makes a person glad to be alive .Beckitt said ,Well i wouldnt go as far as that .. Such is the humor here that i love
LOL Tony!
Tony -Beckett 's aim in life was being miserable -every silver lining had its cloud and he was determined to find it -accentuate the negative was his forte
Great detail shots there Tom. Love your friendly style. I think this ship, James Joyce and the George Bernard Shaw were build at the Appledore yard in Devon, England and what a lovely job they made of them. I think the men and women there built up a great working relationship with the Irish navy since the first orders (including the Niamh) in the '90's. Sadly the yard is now closed. I hope those skilled people found rewarding work afterwards. What a waste otherwise.
Many many thanks Barry. I don't take myself too seriously. it's all about having fun, learning a bit and encouraging other people to come along and have a wee look too and maybe they'll discover something too. I'm afraid UK Governments of whatever 'colour' have thrown UK workers on the scrapheap!
I think it has reopened .Not sure of the details but it was bought up and there may be work coming its way as the Navy seems to be expanding and more small patrol vessels are on the shopping list I expect as fisheries protection and other duties increase.
Build of the RFA supply vessels has been confirmed as being UK built so maybe some spin off work?
Someone seems to be expecting work or why buy it?
@@billycaspersghost7528 Hello Billy. Thanks for letting me know. I would love to think those skilled workers could get back to what they must love doing.
@@barryolaith It appears to be part of the group that own Harland and Wolf in Belfast.
So that`s a nice Irish touch to the story.
There does seem to be increased Naval spending but I would love to see these yards having more regular civilian work
I know this is an old one but since then it rescued over 770 people from one wooden barge in one single encounter off the coast of Libya and surprisingly and thankfully not one person died and I think it was the single largest rescue of people in one go. There is a video showcasing the crew of the L.É Samuel Beckett rescuing people trying to make the journey form Libya to Europe, it is heart warming and endearing yet really really sad. If any of you are interested to see what it is like to see a navy do humanitarian work and not solely exist for defensive or offensive purposes you should look up Irish Navy Documentary. It is quite eye opening and enlightening. Peace.
Wow! 770 people! That is amazing LV! The crew must be very proud. Thanks for taking the trouble to get in touch and let me know this! Best wishes from the Castlereagh Hills of Belfast!
PS I will add it into my video notes.
Respect to you as 'an old prod'😂 showing of some Irish ships
Hey Daniel K thanks for that. I had a great bit of craic with that there chief petty officer. Hey it's a super boat with a great bunch of guys on board. They are very welcome to Belfast.
On my wee channel I am interested in everything and everybody. All welcome. I don't allow chat about divisive things. We have so much more to bind us together.
I have done quite a few videos up in Donegal and any time we stay in a hotel across the border I video it and the surrounding places.
You might be interested to know as an 'ole Prod I have probably videoed more films for UA-cam about the United Irishmen leaders than most other UA-camrs! lol I love a bit of local history.
Best wishes
@@TomMcClean , We live in an incredible time. you have my admiration & respect for this statement, Best wishes from an old Dub!
Hey many thanks Suil Eile. My father was born in Monaghan and we have stayed in many a hotel down South and been very well received by everyone. I have quite a few videos up about our visits. There now are thriving Irish language classes being held on the lower Newtonards road in 'loyalist' East Belfast!!!!! These have been well received especially as they show the strong historical and place name connections East Belfast has with the Irish language. These classes are well filled. I have even thought of going along to learn but my life even at 67 is so jam packed........but maybe one day soon. Best wishes from Belfast.
@@TomMcClean I actually had to think about that Tom, I read your comment 2 hours ago but i couldn't respond there & then, i had to spend a bit of time letting that one sink in " Irish language classes being held on the lower Newtonards road"
No one can deny the benefits that we've seen on this island since the peace agreement, the rising tide has raised all ships.
I've subscribed and begun watching your back catalogue of adventures & observations. Thanks for sharing
I'm smiling about your reaction to my post SE!
Things have moved on a great deal here. ( I'm not kidding myself either. There are still mega problems with a divided educational set up and sectarianism is still rife. Also we have major alcohol, drug and suicide problems! )
I am on speaking terms with the lady who runs the whole Irish language programme she is Linda Ervine. She is the sister in law of David Ervine who did time in prison for being a UVF bomber. In later life he became a respected leader of the PUP ( Progressive Unionist Party ) Unfortunately he died aged 54 in 2007 of natural causes. I knocked about with his brother at Stranmillis college where we were bth trining as teachers. Linda works out of the Newtownards Road Methodist Skainos Centre.
Wikipedia says of her. 'Linda Ervine is a language rights activist from East Belfast, Northern Ireland. She is a speaker and supporter of the Irish language and is the project leader of the "Turas" Irish language project which "aims to connect people from Protestant communities to their own history with the Irish language".
I find it amusing that my wee amateur channel has more videos than anyone else on the 1798 Rebellion leaders. I have filmed many of their graves plaques and statues etc A lot of people come on my channel and think I am a Catholic. Boy do they get some surprise! lol But then they have a good laugh about it too!
Best wishes. Keep 'er lit.
We boarded this ship today in Cork as part of the 75th Anniversary celebrations of the Irish Navy.
Excellent Alastair. Unfortunatley I never got on it that day. Best wishes from the Castlereagh hills of Belfast
I enjoyed this video very much Tom.... thanks for this
I had a good time filming that day Mike.
Enjoyed that Tom, you’ve a great interview technique 👍🏻
Many many thanks for your kind comment Rory. This ole boy really appreciates it! One day we hope to get back down to Cobh to see the fleet. I have been to Cork before on holiday but missed going to see them then. Best wishes from Belfast.
Love this vlog! Well done !
Many many thanks for your encouragement Kaamkmca. Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.
Great video thanks for posting this
And thank yo again for taking the time to call in Dave!
Lovely mate,good interview as well 👏👍
What a nice guy he was Andy. A real gent. Some ship too!
Hey Tom, a very nice video, you've a lovely way about you. My wife ( from Fermanagh)worked in Belfast for years. All the best, from Limerick. The jewel on the Shannon.
Ah Robert thank you so much for that kind encouragement. We love getting down South. We stayed in Cork and then Wexford and Galway over a few years for a while back. We never made it to Limerick though. Maybe next time! Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.
That ship's in Dublin now, helping with the coronavirus outbreak. Would go to see it if it weren't for the quarantine
Yes i heard about it being asked to help out in the fight against the virus THO. The Irish navy lads are doing good work in dublin. Best wishes from Belfast.
@@TomMcClean only been to Belfast once but ye have a lovely city.
Yes not a bad wee town now but in the 1970s it was bombed to bits again and again. The town has been reborn thankfully. Best wishes from Belfast.
Lovely film, Tom. And a nice chat there with the navy fella. Haha, you caught him out a bit and he actually under-estimated the ships tonnage. It's more like 2,250 tonnes.
Hey many thanks CC. I'm just an old amateur eejit from Belfast who likes to ask questions! lol
This guy was a great sport to put up with me! lol Yes the tonnage is 2256. Best wishes.
I was in it a few days ago, lovely.
Wow! Thanks for calling into my channel KD. Best wishes
Thanks for sharing Tom I'm interested in ships subs anything that's on water good video and interview, Paul p Birmingham England ✌🇺🇸🌹🇬🇧🌞👍
Thanks Paul. I had great fun that night and the day afternoon.
Great Video Tom!!! You should visit Cobh when everything back to normal (damn Covid)!! The Naval base is across from Cobh so you can see the ships👍
I would love to get down there again Christopher. We holidayed down in Cork with the Rev and wife at the Church of Ireland manse decades ago and got a lovely welcome from everyone. I would love to see the fleet and the base.
@@TomMcClean then your wife and your good yourself should book the hotel and have a few days down there in Cork and even travel back up by the west coast the wild Atlantic way, this island of Ireland that we have is a beautiful island and we are so lucky when you see what happening around the world.
My wife and myself are wanting to travel up to Belfast ourselves she's Yorkshire born and bred herself but loves this island of Ireland and as she puts herself wouldn't be anywhere else.
Anyway you're always welcome here Cork is a beautiful place especially the coast line and cobh is a very welcoming place too.
Hi Patrick. Our problem is always time. We are tied to helping mind the grandchildren at least 3 full days a week! Mon. Wed and Fri every week. lol This is likely to go on for a few more years God willing. But we'll get there again some time! lol We will! Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.
Beautiful vessel that
Yes indeed Joker. Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.
Thanks for the specs Tom, wouldn't like to be on the wrong end of that 76mm main gun!
Thanks for posting Dave. Me neither! Best wishes from Belfast
@@TomMcClean Thanks Tom, I'm a regular visitor to Beautiful Belfast, I'm in a rock band with my mates in Whiteabbey, we do regular jams and a yearly charity gig( before Corona!) We are made up of both traditions, I'm from Dublin. There can be up to ten of us. They are the best bunch of lads in the world. Best regards Tom. Great video.
Hi Dave again,
Your band is a bit of a mixture like what Thin Lizzy was back in the day! Hey let me know where and when you are playing local next and I'll come and video you! Love a bit of rock music myself. I have done a few videos on rock music. This one lists my favourite singing along in the shower track! lol
My Top 20, Listening in the Shower, Rock Songs
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@@TomMcClean Hi Tom, We play in the Bureau in Whiteabbey or Sipsters (formally the Lighthouse) We have lots of singers come up and sing a tune. You are more than welcome my friend. I will keep you posted on this site. Corona has affected things a bit. We do 60's, 70's country and yes Thin Lizzy. Our Island has produced a lot of greatness! Can't wait to get the Enterprise up again. God I miss my mates in Belfast. You are very welcome Gonna listen to your shower songs..
Oh Tom ,just watched your song compilation, we do this! You would love it. We are middle-aged and this is our music! By the way my best friend is an "old Prod! and guitarist. I will keep you posted about the gigs,, or the rehearsals, everyone welcome.
I don't see CLIW system or a SAM launcher but that 76 Oto Melara is the bees knees for coastal patrol. Well done.
Many thanks Joe. I'm afraid I haven't a clue about armaments etc I just like videoing any new vessels in Belfast harbour. Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.
@@TomMcClean my friend that 76 leaves Canadian and Danish coastal patrol in its wake.
Only the Russian twin 100mm guns of thier arctic patrol vessels outclass it within this similar tonnage similar mission. Cheers
Many thanks for that information Joe!
4:16 the range of the 76mm gun is 16 km.
Many thanks Gud. That's a fair distance! I wouldn't want to be anywhere near it when it falls! Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.
@@TomMcClean Thank you! Best wishes from Canada.
Thanks for letting me know where you are Gud. I get so many folks, expats and all, posting me from Canada! Best wishes again from the Belfast Castlereagh hills of Northern Ireland
Ill be honest lads the accent really turns from a 10/10 up ta 11
You either love it or you hate it conor. I love to hear different accents, the broader the better. Best wishes from Belfast.
I didnt know the navy went to northern ireland.
Of course they do and have done for years Seon. Best wishes from Belfast.
"So it's quite heavily armed"
translation: it's not Canadian.
LOL Joe! I get your meaning. Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills of Northern Ireland
It's a RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat), not a 'wee speedboat'!
Hey Thanks ICDL, I have no idea about boats or ships of any kind. I simply say what I see. I admit I do get it wrong. Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.
Designed and built at Appledore shipyard north Devon England 🏴
Hi Cudds. I think we are talking about the same yard.
Wikipedia says,
'In June 2007, Babcock International Group acquired DML, including its operations at the Appledore Shipyard, renaming them Babcock Marine Appledore.'
best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills of Northern Ireland.
@@TomMcClean that’s right Tom I work there for 36 years and work on all the Irish navy’s ships build at the yard great days Harland & Wolff now own the yard I now retired but hopefully the yard will go from strength to strength
Wow that is some length of years Cudds. All power to your elbow! You can rightfully be very proud of your contribution. I bet you have seen many a ship built and sail out. I wasn't even aware that H&W now own the yard. That is very interesting. H&W Belfast is sadly a shell of what it once was. they even have to bring in foreign skilled workers when they get a large job. All the skills were allowed to die when the majority of the work force was allowed to go. Keep 'er lit.
The woman was . 50 miles for ??? boat ,
I've no idea what these ladies were saying but it sounded like a bit of banter or craic.
Twenty years ago there'd be protests
Maybe. But a lot has changed over the years, mostly for the better, Roger.
A visit at ? South.
Sorry I've no idea what you are saying?
Want to piss off a sailor? Call his ship a boat.
Hey Snipper,
I didn't know this.
I'm a complete landlubber. I know absolutely nothing about sailing/ships/boats of any kind. I know nothing about what words to use or not to use. A big boat and a ship are all the same to me.
If I have offended any sailor in the making of any of my videos I apologise. I do not wish to cause offence to anyone. No one has ever posted on this to me before and I have made 100s of ship/boat associated videos.
@@TomMcClean If it us a submarine then it is a boat. Was the Samuel Beckett in Belfast simply Waiting for Godot.And Samuel Beckett James Joyce and George Bernard Shaw left Ireland for France Switzerland and England and never returned to Ireland .!!!
Strange that they name them after Irish writers who did not live much in Ireland -Joyce and Beckett spent their professional lives in France and Switzerland and Shaw spent his professional life in England .
Both born in Dublin though.
@@TomMcClean yes but they all had very negative views of Ireland and the Irish and never returned ..The Irish who live outside Ireland are often far more sentimental.about the place than those who actually live there !Breathes there the man with soul do dead; who never to himself has said ; this is my home , my own , my native land! !!!
I wouldn't argue with any of what you are saying Ronnie. I have no love for the work or pronouncements of either 'great man'. I often shake my head in despair at the 'special' people chosen for adulation in the Art world.
Check out my video
'Samuel Beckett Street Art Belmont Rd Belfast Why?'
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The irony!!🤓
Indeed Tony!