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Pacific Grebe

Pacific Grebe
The 6840 gross tonnage nuclear fuel carrier Pacific Grebe lies adjacent to the Goliath crane in Ramsden Dock, Barrow-in-Furness. With sister ships Pacific Egret and Pacific Heron the vessel is engaged in transporting Highly Active Waste from Sellafield back to the country of origin - mainly Europe and Japan. These British registered ships are the UK's only armed merchant ships with a defence force on each provided by the nuclear industry police.

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 Polyrus
Polyrus
Interesting image and narrative!
10 years ago.
 Peter Mackey
Peter Mackey
Fascinating story. Is that lifeboat poised for a quick getaway?
10 years ago.

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