Boat trip from Mayfair steps ...

Whilst Tricia & Campbell were here, we went on a short boat trip, right from the Mayfair steps (see photograph above), following in the Pilgrim's footsteps (but we were coming back!). The trip lasted an hour, the commentary was excellent. It took us past Drakes Island, to the military docks, then part way up the River Tamar which divides Devon from Cornwall. If you have a few million to spare, Drakes Island is for sale, you will then need another couple of million to start any kind of development. We went quite close to the military docks, where there were several warships "parked up" (not the correct nautical terminology I know!), and a close view of a submarine, as well as the tugs which they use to escort the warships/subs. The dockyard has now been made earthquake proof, and we also saw the huge crane which is used to lift nuclear flasks from or into submarines (see picture below with old sub parked underneath!).

A crash barrier was built around the central area where the submarines were dismantled, which was apparently to stop "ships crashing into that building" and releasing radiation. Plymouth residents are also alarmed about plans to allow radioactive tritium to be discharged into the Tamar river, I would share their concern. Some of the warships viewed at close quarters are huge, particularly the one below with the helicopter pad!