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On board Silurian

Crew of the SilurianSilurian is HWDTs research and education vessel.

Most weeks April through October she is either monitoring the waters of the west coast of Scotland for whales, dolphins, and porpoises, or serving as a floating classroom for one of the many Argyll island primary and secondary schools.

Read the log below to find out what Silurian and her crew have been up to each week and all about the whales, dolphins and porpoises they spot!  To find out about the latest marine life sightings spotted elsewhere, click here.

If you would like to send the crew an e-mail with your questions click here.

Click here to view the Silurian Log archive.

 

Saturday 23rd August 2008

Location: Loch Creran
Position: 56 22.3 N 05 33.0 W
Distance Surveyed: 34.9 nm

Due to the whisky and wine last night and the shoddy forecast which came four hours late, we had a lie in this morning. We were delighted to find out that we were going to head into the storm today! We departed Tayvallich heading for gale force winds, but still managed to sight a few porpoises, seals and rubbish. Whilst on effort we enjoyed some meat and veggie Haggis, hmm, really quite nice! Lucy and Lily seemed to enjoy their aerobics session at the mast.

Lou and Lou were stranded at the mast with tsunami style waves lashing over the side and were struggling to maintain their balance. Fortunately for them, Cormac came to the rescue! Much to everyone’s amusement, everyone ran for shelter and pointed and laughed at the Lou’s! However, the Skipper was not so amused and told us all to grow up! Ironic that the teachers had to be told off. We then ate some tasty scones baked by Hilda, as a reward for our bad behaviour.

Much of the afternoon was spent planning what we are sure will be amazing lessons! Here we are on a Saturday night, stuffed full of vegan and venison casserole and listening to the sound of the generator!
Div of the day: The weather forecaster.
Overall, an abysmal (weather) day.
 
 
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