Sandy McClearn

P.Eng. + PMP. @WarshipsIFR contributor. Photographer. Mastodon: @[email protected] Bluesky:

[Sandy McClearn @sandymcclearn]

FWIW, I'm putting this account on hiatus, & won't be posting from it or reading X going forward - both for my own mental health & to avoid enriching X's owner (the World's Most Expensive Prostitute) in any small way. If you want, follow me on Instagram, Mastodon, or LinkedIn.

[Warships IFR @WarshipsIFR]

The new edition is now out and, as usual, it is packed with news, views and great pics, with a dash of history. The cover image is by @sandymcclearn of the @RoyalCanNavy frigate HMCS St. John's returning home to Halifax after a very busy deployment (see inside) on @NATO duties. Available as hard copy https://t.co/eZdmrRMjRR and also digital https://t.co/rPoBrKxxyO

[Sandy McClearn @sandymcclearn]

@IBallantyn @Bert_Plumswang @WarshipsIFR Somedays I _feel_ that old, though.

[Sandy McClearn @sandymcclearn]

@Bert_Plumswang FWIW, doesn't look like Sackville to me - I can't think of anywhere onboard where the superstructure runs right out to the rail. Sackville has bulwark around the quarterdeck (stern), and railing all around the edge of the deck on the foc'st'le. @IBallantyn

[Sandy McClearn @sandymcclearn]

I will miss all the wonderful people I have met on this platform over the years, and I wish you all well.

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(Why WMEP? Cuz the individual in question successfully screws over entire countries for money.)

[Sandy McClearn @sandymcclearn]

FWIW, I'm putting this account on hiatus, & won't be posting from it or reading X going forward - both for my own mental health & to avoid enriching X's owner (the World's Most Expensive Prostitute) in any small way. If you want, follow me on Instagram, Mastodon, or LinkedIn.

[DCPetterson.bsky.social @dcpetterson]

As a reminder,

The US has had 46 presidents. Among them, there have been 91 criminal felony charges indicted. Those charges are distributed among the presidents as in the following list:

1/2

[The Culturist @the_culturist_]

We often hear about the 7 Wonders of the World, both ancient and modern.

But what about wonders of the Medieval Age?

Here are seven — and what happened to them... 🧵

[Canadian Naval Memorial Trust @HMCSSACKVILLE1]

On this day, 55 years ago, HMCS Kootenay experienced a tragic explosion in its engine room during a routine full power trial. The incident claimed the lives of nine sailors and left many others with severe injuries. We will remember them.

[Mike Bechthold 🇨🇦 🇺🇦🌻 @mike_bechthold]

Today we remember Cpl Nathan Cirillo of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders who was murdered #OTD in 2014 while standing guard at the sacred Tomb of the Unknown Soldier beneath the National War Memorial in Ottawa.
Credit to @CH_Cartoon for his powerful tribute.
@TheArgylls

[Engineers NS @EngineersNS]

Engineers Nova Scotia shares the story of Nora Bernard, whose tireless fight for justice transformed the lives of many. Discover her powerful story and learn how her advocacy sparked a movement for change in Canada.

Read her story at https://t.co/SgtKoPmHpT

[Phil Watson @gloucester2013]

Sleep well old friend. You have earned your rest.

[𝔣𝓇𝓪𝐧ｋ ᖇ乇𝓐г𝕕𝐎𝐍 Ƥʰᵒᵗ𝕆𝐬 @FrankReardon1]

View of #Iqaluit #Nunavut lastnight during #Sunset OCT.9.2023 #IqaluitBuildings #ShareYourWeather

[Phil Watson @gloucester2013]

Eastern Star passing Zwicker Wharf in Lunenburg this evening.

[Canadian Naval Memorial Trust @HMCSSACKVILLE1]

It’s time for Monday trivia! Can you name this device? Hint: not your usual Morse Key.

[Iain Ballantyne @IBallantyn]

BZ to Canada. An event we give coverage to in the next @WarshipsIFR A major aim was 'demystifying' the RCN at a time when major investment in its Fleet needs public support. Wouldn't it be great if the Royal Navy did the same sort of thing? Used to. For decades. Binned it.

[Daniel L Little @HalifaxAuthor]

A beautiful shot of a beautiful ship, by @sandymcclearn 😯❤🇨🇦⚓ @RoyalCanNavy @ns_mma @halifaxnoise

[Canadian Naval Memorial Trust @HMCSSACKVILLE1]

Our ship was looking rather glorious on the waterfront this morning with the fog and calm harbour.

[Sandy McClearn @sandymcclearn]

Two views up the mainmast of #BluenoseII. #blackandwhitephotography @SailBluenoseII @gloucester2013 #schooner #sailing #sailingphotography @WoodenBoatMag #visitnovascotia #imagesofcanada

[Sandy McClearn @sandymcclearn]

Two photos with a long voyage in between: #HMCSMontreal left Halifax for #OpProjection in the snow & wind of March (L) and returned this morning on a nice sunny day (R). Taken through a dirty window, I elected to convert to black and white. @WarshipsIFR @IBallantyn @WarshipCam

[TomLeachPhotography @TomLeachPhotos]

USS Mesa Verde alongside HMNB Devonport this afternoon as Storm Agnes breathes down the River Tamar.