For years, he had harboured the dream of celebrating his birthday beneath the waves, surrounded by friends and the Dover Strait. Yet, time and tide – quite literally – wait for no diver, and previous attempts had been scuppered by the ever-unpredictable forces of nature. This year, however, the stars aligned. Slack water times were […]
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Annual Boat Refit: The Marathon Begins at Dover Marina The annual refit of Maverick has kicked off, and what a start it’s been! As any boat owner knows, maintenance is a crucial part of vessel ownership, but it doesn’t make it any less daunting when the time comes. Our day began bright and early at
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HMS Flirt was a C-class destroyer, known affectionately as a “thirty-knotter” for her ability to reach speeds of 30 knots. Built by Palmers Shipbuilding and Iron Company in Jarrow, she was laid down in 1896 and launched on the 15th of May, 1897, with great pomp and ceremony. Miss Rosalind Milburn had the honour of
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The First Battle of Dover Strait: A Night of Naval Drama Ladies and gentlemen, gather ’round as we recount the dramatic events that unfolded in the murky waters of the Dover Strait on that fateful night of October 26th, 1916. While the great armies of Europe remained locked in their deadly embrace on the Western
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The SS Unity: A Ship of Her Time In the golden age of British maritime trade, the SS Unity was born in 1908, constructed in the bustling shipyards of Sunderland, where countless vessels were forged to support Britain’s global trading empire. A sturdy cargo ship of moderate size, she was built to weather the rough
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As 2024 draws to a close, the Christmas Dive and Party hosted by Maverick and Renegade in Dover brought the diving community together for an unforgettable day of underwater exploration and festive cheer. A big thank you goes out to all the divers who participated in the event, marking the season with camaraderie, adventure, and
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In the heart of Plymouth, the 2024 Guz.Tech Conference unfolded as a beacon for diving enthusiasts and maritime historians alike. Held at the University of Plymouth’s Roland Levinsky Building, this gathering illuminated the depths of our underwater heritage, bringing together a community united by a passion for exploration and discovery. Customers and staff of the
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