Ostfriesland (East Frisia) Map Postcard

Ostfriesland Map Postcard

I found this postcard in an antique shop. Immediately on would recognize that the map is that of Germany. The postcard shows names of places in East Frisia with places of interests, from beaches to architecture.

East Frisia or Eastern Friesland (German Ostfriesland) is a coastal region in the northwest of the German federal state of Lower Saxony. Ostfriesland consists of the districts of Aurich, Leer, Wittmund as well as of the city of Emden. The historical district of Norden is today part of the district of Aurich.
There is a chain of islands in front of the coast, called the East Frisian Islands (Ostfriesische Inseln). These islands are (from west to east) Borkum, Juist, Norderney, Baltrum, Langeoog, Spiekeroog and Wangerooge.

SOURCE:East Frisia Wikipedia Entry

Dorset, England Map Postcard

Here is another Dorset map postcard, with images of famous architecture that can be found in the county.

Dorset Map Postcard

Dorset is a county in South West England on the English Channel coast. The county town is Dorchester, situated in the south of the county. Dorset borders Devon to the west, Somerset to the north-west, Wiltshire to the north-east, and Hampshire to the east. Dorset's motto is 'Who's Afear'd'.
Dorset is famous for its coastline, the Jurassic Coast, which features landforms such as Lulworth Cove, the Isle of Portland, Chesil Beach and Durdle Door, as well as the holiday resorts of Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth, Swanage, and Lyme Regis.

SOURCE:
Dorset Wikipedia Entry

Thomas Hardy Landscape of Dorset Map Postcard

After my ship postcards, it is time to show and discuss my map postcards. First is my "Thomas Hardy Landscape of Dorset" map postcard. Dorset is very special to me. Blandford Forum became my second home for a month when I visited a friend and I have visited most of the places on the postcard.

Thomas Hardy Landscape of Dorset Map Postcardby David Hobbs

David Hobbs Illustration gives this information about the artist.

David Hobbs specialises in drawing illustrated maps principally for magazine and book publishers. His work is hand-drawn and he uses traditional line and water-colour wash and supplies original artwork. His depictions of walks, train journeys, cycle rides, towns and counties, etc. have been used extensively in magazines, books, leaflets and publicity material over the last 15 years.

Dorset is the setting of the novels of Thomas Hardy, who was born at Higher Bockhampton, a hamlet in the parish of Stinsford to the east of Dorchester in Dorset.

SOURCE:David Hobbs Illustration

USNS Barrett (T-AP-196) Postcard

My first naval ship postcard is the USNS Barrett (T-AP-196). The back of the postcard gave this information: "Named in honor of Major Gen. Charles D. Barrett, USMC. The Barrett is the newest and most modern troop ship in the M.S.T.S. fleet. 534 feet long, 73 feet wide, and can do 20-1/2 knots. Used for carrying troops and dependents."

USNS Barrett Postcard

Here is a more extensive information about USNS Barrett:
Barrett Class Transport was laid down on 1 June 1949 as SS President Jackson, a Maritime Commission type (P2-S1-DN3) hull, under Maritime Commission contract, (MC Hull 2914) at New York Shipbuilding Co., Camden, N.J. USNS was launched on 27 June 1950 and acquired by the US Navy and placed in service on 21 March 1952 by the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS) as USNS Barrett (T-AP-196).
It was placed out of service in 1973 and struck from the Naval Register on 1 June 1973. It was then delivered by the Maritime Commission, for conversion to a training ship for the State University of New York Maritime College, at Fort Schuyler, N.Y. and renamed T.S. Empire State V.
It was returned to the Maritime Administration in 1990 for lay up in the National Defense Reserve Fleet, James River, Fort Eustis, VA. Final Disposition: Scrapping contract was awarded to Bay Bridge Enterprises, Chesapeake, VA on 13 June 2007 for $851,194.

Specifications:Displacement 11,255 t.(lt)Length 533' 9"Beam 73' 3"Draft 27' 1"Speed 19 kts.Complement 219Troop Accommodations 2,000Armament nonePropulsion steam turbine, single shaft, 13,750hp
Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons:Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation - National Defense Service Medal (2-stars)Korean Service Medal (1) - Vietnam Service Medal (3) - Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation (11)United Nations Service Medal - Vietnam Campaign Medal - Republic of Korea War Service Medal (retroactive)

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USNS Barrett

Fred Olsen Braemar Postcard

This card was given to me by an acquaintance who works in the ship. The ship is still in business so it was not that hard to gather information.

Fred Olsen Braemar Postcard

The Braemar, a cruise ship currently operating with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, was constructed in 1993 for Crown Cruise Line, operating under the name Crown Dynasty. Between 1993 and 1997, the vessel was also charted by Cunard Line, who would name the ship Cunard Crown Dynasty while under their flag.

In 1997, the vessel was transferred to Majesty Cruise Line, who renamed her Crown Majesty. This only lasted until the end of 1997, when the vessel was transferred again; this time to Norwegian Cruise Line, who renamed the vessel Norwegian Dynasty. The vessel returned to her original fleet and name in 1999, but was sold to Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in 2001, where the vessel currently operates under the name Braemar.

Ship Statistics:
Tonnage: 19,089 grt
Length: 163.81 m
Beam (width): 22.5 m
Speed: 21 Knots
Launched: 01/07/1993
Refitted: 2001
Cabins: 368 cabins, 254 of which have ocean views with 4 cabins accessible to disabled passengers
Passengers: 727 Standard Occupancy (maximum: 819)
Total Crew: 320

SOURCE:
Braemar Wikipedia Entry