Discussion:
Daffy DUKW - No joke.
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Nemo
2013-09-29 18:25:13 UTC
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I posted a couple of links and mentioned how dangerous these things are
on a.h.p already, but I didn't expect this!

Lucky it didn't quackw the hull!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-24323395

The bow wave when they're going against the flow is scary and the
freeboard is almost non-existent. Add to this, heavy wash from another
craft and a strong gust of wind and you could well have a sudden
capsize. Still, I suppose at least it'd put a fire out!!

There's no way I'll ever use one! I'll make damned sure I keep me eyes
open for them when I'm down the Thames with me camera though - and a
long lens.

Please don't go near these death-traps, particularly not with your kids!

Nautical Nemo
MartinS
2013-09-30 04:19:11 UTC
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Post by Nemo
I posted a couple of links and mentioned how dangerous these things
are on a.h.p already, but I didn't expect this!
Lucky it didn't quackw the hull!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-24323395
The bow wave when they're going against the flow is scary and the
freeboard is almost non-existent. Add to this, heavy wash from another
craft and a strong gust of wind and you could well have a sudden
capsize. Still, I suppose at least it'd put a fire out!!
There's no way I'll ever use one! I'll make damned sure I keep me eyes
open for them when I'm down the Thames with me camera though - and a
long lens.
Please don't go near these death-traps, particularly not with your kids!
The ones in Liverpool are bright yellow and called "Wacker Quacker".
They've had incidents, too.
--
Martin S
GordonD
2013-09-30 09:30:09 UTC
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Post by MartinS
Post by Nemo
I posted a couple of links and mentioned how dangerous these things
are on a.h.p already, but I didn't expect this!
Lucky it didn't quackw the hull!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-24323395
The bow wave when they're going against the flow is scary and the
freeboard is almost non-existent. Add to this, heavy wash from another
craft and a strong gust of wind and you could well have a sudden
capsize. Still, I suppose at least it'd put a fire out!!
There's no way I'll ever use one! I'll make damned sure I keep me eyes
open for them when I'm down the Thames with me camera though - and a
long lens.
Please don't go near these death-traps, particularly not with your kids!
The ones in Liverpool are bright yellow and called "Wacker Quacker".
They've had incidents, too.
Scuba divers nicking the wheels?
--
Gordon Davie
Edinburgh, Scotland

"Slipped the surly bonds of Earth...to touch the face of God."
Nemo
2013-10-01 22:01:57 UTC
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Post by GordonD
Post by MartinS
Post by Nemo
I posted a couple of links and mentioned how dangerous these things
are on a.h.p already, but I didn't expect this!
Lucky it didn't quackw the hull!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-24323395
The bow wave when they're going against the flow is scary and the
freeboard is almost non-existent. Add to this, heavy wash from another
craft and a strong gust of wind and you could well have a sudden
capsize. Still, I suppose at least it'd put a fire out!!
There's no way I'll ever use one! I'll make damned sure I keep me eyes
open for them when I'm down the Thames with me camera though - and a
long lens.
Please don't go near these death-traps, particularly not with your kids!
The ones in Liverpool are bright yellow and called "Wacker Quacker".
They've had incidents, too.
Scuba divers nicking the wheels?
The price of metals these days, they'll be selling their tanks next -
not that you could fit a tank on a DUKW. There's probubbly something
bigger for the porpoise though.
Herr VonSchlapper Eccles
2013-10-02 20:52:29 UTC
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Post by GordonD
Post by MartinS
Post by Nemo
I posted a couple of links and mentioned how dangerous these things
are on a.h.p already, but I didn't expect this!
Lucky it didn't quackw the hull!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-24323395
The bow wave when they're going against the flow is scary and the
freeboard is almost non-existent. Add to this, heavy wash from another
craft and a strong gust of wind and you could well have a sudden
capsize. Still, I suppose at least it'd put a fire out!!
There's no way I'll ever use one! I'll make damned sure I keep me eyes
open for them when I'm down the Thames with me camera though - and a
long lens.
Please don't go near these death-traps, particularly not with your kids!
The ones in Liverpool are bright yellow and called "Wacker Quacker".
They've had incidents, too.
Scuba divers nicking the wheels?
Something similar happened on the River at Philadelphia a few years back.
A WWII surplus DUKW on a sightseeing tour either struck or was struck by a
river barge and was badly damaged. IIRC at least one person was killed.
--
So long and thanks for all the fish.
MartinS
2013-10-03 03:31:31 UTC
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Post by Herr VonSchlapper Eccles
Post by GordonD
Post by MartinS
Post by Nemo
I posted a couple of links and mentioned how dangerous these things
are on a.h.p already, but I didn't expect this!
Lucky it didn't quackw the hull!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-24323395
The bow wave when they're going against the flow is scary and the
freeboard is almost non-existent. Add to this, heavy wash from
another craft and a strong gust of wind and you could well have a
sudden capsize. Still, I suppose at least it'd put a fire out!!
There's no way I'll ever use one! I'll make damned sure I keep me
eyes open for them when I'm down the Thames with me camera though -
and a long lens.
Please don't go near these death-traps, particularly not with your kids!
The ones in Liverpool are bright yellow and called "Wacker Quacker".
They've had incidents, too.
Scuba divers nicking the wheels?
Something similar happened on the River at Philadelphia a few years
back. A WWII surplus DUKW on a sightseeing tour either struck or was
struck by a river barge and was badly damaged. IIRC at least one
person was killed.
And there were 500 claims for injury?
--
Martin S
GordonD
2013-10-03 09:48:13 UTC
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Post by MartinS
Post by Herr VonSchlapper Eccles
Post by GordonD
Post by MartinS
Post by Nemo
I posted a couple of links and mentioned how dangerous these things
are on a.h.p already, but I didn't expect this!
Lucky it didn't quackw the hull!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-24323395
The bow wave when they're going against the flow is scary and the
freeboard is almost non-existent. Add to this, heavy wash from
another craft and a strong gust of wind and you could well have a
sudden capsize. Still, I suppose at least it'd put a fire out!!
There's no way I'll ever use one! I'll make damned sure I keep me
eyes open for them when I'm down the Thames with me camera though -
and a long lens.
Please don't go near these death-traps, particularly not with your kids!
The ones in Liverpool are bright yellow and called "Wacker Quacker".
They've had incidents, too.
Scuba divers nicking the wheels?
Something similar happened on the River at Philadelphia a few years
back. A WWII surplus DUKW on a sightseeing tour either struck or was
struck by a river barge and was badly damaged. IIRC at least one
person was killed.
And there were 500 claims for injury?
He said Philadelphia, not Liverpool.
--
Gordon Davie
Edinburgh, Scotland

"Slipped the surly bonds of Earth...to touch the face of God."
MartinS
2013-10-03 19:01:03 UTC
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Post by GordonD
Post by MartinS
Post by Herr VonSchlapper Eccles
Post by GordonD
Post by MartinS
Post by Nemo
I posted a couple of links and mentioned how dangerous these
things are on a.h.p already, but I didn't expect this!
Lucky it didn't quackw the hull!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-24323395
The bow wave when they're going against the flow is scary and the
freeboard is almost non-existent. Add to this, heavy wash from
another craft and a strong gust of wind and you could well have a
sudden capsize. Still, I suppose at least it'd put a fire out!!
There's no way I'll ever use one! I'll make damned sure I keep me
eyes open for them when I'm down the Thames with me camera though
- and a long lens.
Please don't go near these death-traps, particularly not with your kids!
The ones in Liverpool are bright yellow and called "Wacker
Quacker". They've had incidents, too.
Scuba divers nicking the wheels?
Something similar happened on the River at Philadelphia a few years
back. A WWII surplus DUKW on a sightseeing tour either struck or
was struck by a river barge and was badly damaged. IIRC at least
one person was killed.
And there were 500 claims for injury?
He said Philadelphia, not Liverpool.
Philadelphia is known for the number of claimants that would come out of
the woodwork every time there was an incident on the public transit
system - far more than the number of passengers on the bus or train.

Philadelphia lawyers are noted for their skill in securing judgments in
favour of their clients.

http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Philadelphia+Lawyer
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Martin S
Herr VonSchlapper Eccles
2013-10-03 19:07:45 UTC
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Post by MartinS
Post by GordonD
Post by MartinS
Post by Herr VonSchlapper Eccles
Post by GordonD
Post by MartinS
Post by Nemo
I posted a couple of links and mentioned how dangerous these
things are on a.h.p already, but I didn't expect this!
Lucky it didn't quackw the hull!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-24323395
The bow wave when they're going against the flow is scary and the
freeboard is almost non-existent. Add to this, heavy wash from
another craft and a strong gust of wind and you could well have a
sudden capsize. Still, I suppose at least it'd put a fire out!!
There's no way I'll ever use one! I'll make damned sure I keep me
eyes open for them when I'm down the Thames with me camera though
- and a long lens.
Please don't go near these death-traps, particularly not with your kids!
The ones in Liverpool are bright yellow and called "Wacker
Quacker". They've had incidents, too.
Scuba divers nicking the wheels?
Something similar happened on the River at Philadelphia a few years
back. A WWII surplus DUKW on a sightseeing tour either struck or
was struck by a river barge and was badly damaged. IIRC at least
one person was killed.
And there were 500 claims for injury?
He said Philadelphia, not Liverpool.
Philadelphia is known for the number of claimants that would come out of
the woodwork every time there was an incident on the public transit
system - far more than the number of passengers on the bus or train.
Philadelphia lawyers are noted for their skill in securing judgments in
favour of their clients.
http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Philadelphia+Lawyer
Here is the link to the original story.
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/breaking/Ride-the-Ducks-Boat-
Overturns-97961074.html
--
So long and thanks for all the fish.
Nemo
2013-10-05 12:27:19 UTC
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Post by MartinS
Post by GordonD
Post by MartinS
Post by Herr VonSchlapper Eccles
Post by GordonD
Post by MartinS
Post by Nemo
I posted a couple of links and mentioned how dangerous these
things are on a.h.p already, but I didn't expect this!
Lucky it didn't quackw the hull!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-24323395
The bow wave when they're going against the flow is scary and the
freeboard is almost non-existent. Add to this, heavy wash from
another craft and a strong gust of wind and you could well have a
sudden capsize. Still, I suppose at least it'd put a fire out!!
There's no way I'll ever use one! I'll make damned sure I keep me
eyes open for them when I'm down the Thames with me camera though
- and a long lens.
Please don't go near these death-traps, particularly not with your kids!
The ones in Liverpool are bright yellow and called "Wacker
Quacker". They've had incidents, too.
Scuba divers nicking the wheels?
Something similar happened on the River at Philadelphia a few years
back. A WWII surplus DUKW on a sightseeing tour either struck or
was struck by a river barge and was badly damaged. IIRC at least
one person was killed.
And there were 500 claims for injury?
He said Philadelphia, not Liverpool.
Philadelphia is known for the number of claimants that would come out of
the woodwork every time there was an incident on the public transit
system - far more than the number of passengers on the bus or train.
Mice?
Post by MartinS
Philadelphia lawyers are noted for their skill in securing judgments in
favour of their clients.
http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Philadelphia+Lawyer
Nemo
2013-10-03 11:48:14 UTC
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Post by MartinS
Post by Herr VonSchlapper Eccles
Post by GordonD
Post by MartinS
Post by Nemo
I posted a couple of links and mentioned how dangerous these things
are on a.h.p already, but I didn't expect this!
Lucky it didn't quackw the hull!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-24323395
The bow wave when they're going against the flow is scary and the
freeboard is almost non-existent. Add to this, heavy wash from
another craft and a strong gust of wind and you could well have a
sudden capsize. Still, I suppose at least it'd put a fire out!!
There's no way I'll ever use one! I'll make damned sure I keep me
eyes open for them when I'm down the Thames with me camera though -
and a long lens.
Please don't go near these death-traps, particularly not with your kids!
The ones in Liverpool are bright yellow and called "Wacker Quacker".
They've had incidents, too.
Scuba divers nicking the wheels?
Something similar happened on the River at Philadelphia a few years
back. A WWII surplus DUKW on a sightseeing tour either struck or was
struck by a river barge and was badly damaged. IIRC at least one
person was killed.
And there were 500 claims for injury?
With this damned recession, that might well wipe the company running the
things out - with a big of luck. Winsor Davis with his 'Oh dear - how
sad - never mind' springs to mind.

BOINNNGGGGG!!! There it goes!
Nemo
2013-10-03 11:45:39 UTC
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Post by Herr VonSchlapper Eccles
Post by GordonD
Post by MartinS
Post by Nemo
I posted a couple of links and mentioned how dangerous these things
are on a.h.p already, but I didn't expect this!
Lucky it didn't quackw the hull!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-24323395
The bow wave when they're going against the flow is scary and the
freeboard is almost non-existent. Add to this, heavy wash from another
craft and a strong gust of wind and you could well have a sudden
capsize. Still, I suppose at least it'd put a fire out!!
There's no way I'll ever use one! I'll make damned sure I keep me eyes
open for them when I'm down the Thames with me camera though - and a
long lens.
Please don't go near these death-traps, particularly not with your kids!
The ones in Liverpool are bright yellow and called "Wacker Quacker".
They've had incidents, too.
Scuba divers nicking the wheels?
Something similar happened on the River at Philadelphia a few years back.
A WWII surplus DUKW on a sightseeing tour either struck or was struck by a
river barge and was badly damaged. IIRC at least one person was killed.
Terrible. As I said, what really worries me is the whacking great
bow-wave that forms particularly when one of these things is going
upstream. All it'd take would be a freak wave and an unfortunate gust of
wind that the bow could 'dig in' and down the thing would go, nose first
- men women and children. The lot!
Nemo
2013-10-01 21:57:54 UTC
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Post by MartinS
Post by Nemo
I posted a couple of links and mentioned how dangerous these things
are on a.h.p already, but I didn't expect this!
Lucky it didn't quackw the hull!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-24323395
The bow wave when they're going against the flow is scary and the
freeboard is almost non-existent. Add to this, heavy wash from another
craft and a strong gust of wind and you could well have a sudden
capsize. Still, I suppose at least it'd put a fire out!!
There's no way I'll ever use one! I'll make damned sure I keep me eyes
open for them when I'm down the Thames with me camera though - and a
long lens.
Please don't go near these death-traps, particularly not with your kids!
The ones in Liverpool are bright yellow and called "Wacker Quacker".
They've had incidents, too.
Incidents, two, I understand. Two of um sunk and the firm lost its license!
d***@gmail.com
2014-01-24 09:18:43 UTC
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Post by Nemo
I posted a couple of links and mentioned how dangerous these things are
on a.h.p already, but I didn't expect this!
Lucky it didn't quackw the hull!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-24323395
The bow wave when they're going against the flow is scary and the
freeboard is almost non-existent. Add to this, heavy wash from another
craft and a strong gust of wind and you could well have a sudden
capsize. Still, I suppose at least it'd put a fire out!!
There's no way I'll ever use one! I'll make damned sure I keep me eyes
open for them when I'm down the Thames with me camera though - and a
long lens.
Please don't go near these death-traps, particularly not with your kids!
Nautical Nemo
Actually, in their original form, DUKWs are surprisingly seaworthy & capable. Some have even crossed the Channel! In fact, I was the previous owner of Wacker Quacker 2 & it was a very sound & original vehicle which had been in reserve most of its life. Sad to see the modifications that are made to these rare vehicles which, despite being carried out for "safety" reasons actually contribute to their instability & flammability. A standard DUKW can carry up to 4.5 tons in calm water but how much weight has all the HSE stuff added to the standard vehicle? By the way, freeboard to the deck on a standard Dukw should be between 16 & 24 inches, then you can add the extra provided by the cargo cowl.
d***@gmail.com
2014-01-24 09:26:33 UTC
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Post by d***@gmail.com
Post by Nemo
I posted a couple of links and mentioned how dangerous these things are
on a.h.p already, but I didn't expect this!
Lucky it didn't quackw the hull!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-24323395
The bow wave when they're going against the flow is scary and the
freeboard is almost non-existent. Add to this, heavy wash from another
craft and a strong gust of wind and you could well have a sudden
capsize. Still, I suppose at least it'd put a fire out!!
There's no way I'll ever use one! I'll make damned sure I keep me eyes
open for them when I'm down the Thames with me camera though - and a
long lens.
Please don't go near these death-traps, particularly not with your kids!
Nautical Nemo
Actually, in their original form, DUKWs are surprisingly seaworthy & capable. Some have even crossed the Channel! In fact, I was the previous owner of Wacker Quacker 2 & it was a very sound & original vehicle which had been in reserve most of its life. Sad to see the modifications that are made to these rare vehicles which, despite being carried out for "safety" reasons actually contribute to their instability & flammability. A standard DUKW can carry up to 4.5 tons in calm water but how much weight has all the HSE stuff added to the standard vehicle? By the way, freeboard to the deck on a standard Dukw should be between 16 & 24 inches, then you can add the extra provided by the cargo cowl.
And here it is....https://plus.google.com/photos?pid=5972050068862463970&oid=105164854023309269629
Nemo
2014-06-08 21:24:13 UTC
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Post by d***@gmail.com
Post by d***@gmail.com
Post by Nemo
I posted a couple of links and mentioned how dangerous these things are
on a.h.p already, but I didn't expect this!
Lucky it didn't quackw the hull!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-24323395
The bow wave when they're going against the flow is scary and the
freeboard is almost non-existent. Add to this, heavy wash from another
craft and a strong gust of wind and you could well have a sudden
capsize. Still, I suppose at least it'd put a fire out!!
There's no way I'll ever use one! I'll make damned sure I keep me eyes
open for them when I'm down the Thames with me camera though - and a
long lens.
Please don't go near these death-traps, particularly not with your kids!
Nautical Nemo
Actually, in their original form, DUKWs are surprisingly seaworthy & capable. Some have even crossed the Channel! In fact, I was the previous owner of Wacker Quacker 2 & it was a very sound & original vehicle which had been in reserve most of its life. Sad to see the modifications that are made to these rare vehicles which, despite being carried out for "safety" reasons actually contribute to their instability & flammability. A standard DUKW can carry up to 4.5 tons in calm water but how much weight has all the HSE stuff added to the standard vehicle? By the way, freeboard to the deck on a standard Dukw should be between 16 & 24 inches, then you can add the extra provided by the cargo cowl.
And here it is....https://plus.google.com/photos?pid=5972050068862463970&oid=105164854023309269629
Sign in to use Googule??? Coillons! Who do they think they are? Eamon
Andrews?

Nemo
2014-06-08 21:22:20 UTC
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Post by Nemo
I posted a couple of links and mentioned how dangerous these things are
on a.h.p already, but I didn't expect this!
Lucky it didn't quackw the hull!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-24323395
The bow wave when they're going against the flow is scary and the
freeboard is almost non-existent. Add to this, heavy wash from another
craft and a strong gust of wind and you could well have a sudden
capsize. Still, I suppose at least it'd put a fire out!!
There's no way I'll ever use one! I'll make damned sure I keep me eyes
open for them when I'm down the Thames with me camera though - and a
long lens.
Please don't go near these death-traps, particularly not with your kids!
Nautical Nemo
Actually, in their original form, DUKWs are surprisingly seaworthy & capable.
Some have even crossed the Channel! In fact, I was the previous owner of
Wacker Quacker 2 & it was a very sound & original vehicle which had
been in reserve most of its life. Sad to see the modifications that
are made to these rare vehicles which, despite being carried out for
"safety" reasons actually contribute to their instability & flammability.
A standard DUKW can carry up to 4.5 tons in calm water but how much
weight has all the HSE stuff added to the standard vehicle? By the way,
freeboard to the deck on a standard Dukw should be between 16 & 24 inches,
then you can add the extra provided by the cargo cowl.

Have a look at the wrecks going up and down the Thames, with large heavy
extra superstructures added to em to keep the paying clack dry and
nearly no freeboard. You're probably right, but when a firm can make
loads of money by sailing (?) duff ones up and down, that's precisely
what they'll do.

I wouldn't go on em - I'll tell yer that.

Nautical Nemo

(Accredited CSU Health and Safety Rep in my last but one job and
Manglement Health, Safety and Fire Officer in my last job with plenty of
training in each - and no, the firm didn't go bust because the factory
burned down! It got Harriested instead! - or at least the
mangler-in-chief should have been!!)

You have to be careful when you've been trained to have an eye for
safety. You can fall out with a lotta people!
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