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Old 15 June 2013, 19:10   #1
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Well FUKW A DUKW

I understand the Whacky Quacker went down today.......bummer Glad all survived
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Old 15 June 2013, 19:23   #2
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I understand the Whacky Quacker went down today.......bummer Glad all survived
Thought this happened not long ago too?

BBC News - Yellow Duckmarine sinks in Albert Dock in Liverpool

Edit, yup last time was 1st of April this year.... http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news...-after-2493028
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Twice in 4 months is a bit much!
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Insurance Premium (if they can get any) will go through the roof!
Crikey, I reckon it will/might sink them
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Old 15 June 2013, 22:13   #6
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Will there be a MAIB into this - given its an amphibious vehicle?

Can't see them returning to the water anytime soon, if ever. People were very lucky to escape by all accounts.
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They are really good vehicles but do need a lot of maintenance, I mean a LOT
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They are really good vehicles but do need a lot of maintenance, I mean a LOT
Is there a story there?
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think I'd need a few stiff drinks to get in one on the road, never mind the wets stuff n I wouldn't want to be drinking any of that crap they call water in the Albert Dock, far too many late night club bears hanging around waiting for the last bus for my liking, guess its been topped up many a time
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Can't see them returning to the water anytime soon, if ever. People were very lucky to escape by all accounts.
They're used all around the world for this, I guess no one has created a worthwhile replacement and the BV206/210 are just too unwieldy for driving around a city. Can't see this having a big enough capacity!

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They're used all around the world for this, I guess no one has created a worthwhile replacement and the BV206/210 are just too unwieldy for driving around a city. Can't see this having a big enough capacity!

But the Top Gear boys have come up with some good options in their time
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My dad sunk a dukw during the war, he was chasing a ship load of women and got too near the wake, thats when he learned to swim,
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My dad sunk a dukw during the war, he was chasing a ship load of women and got too near the wake, thats when he learned to swim,
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They're used all around the world for this, I guess no one has created a worthwhile replacement and the BV206/210 are just too unwieldy for driving around a city. Can't see this having a big enough capacity!
A good few of the amphibious Alvis Stalwarts about ,know of 3 in my locality .
A guy a few miles up the road from me runs an off road centre who has an ex British one as his gate guardian ,
Don't think the passengers would like the water entry of this clip though especially off the side of the Albert dock
http://youtu.be/3mr_pCrhTkk
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That Alvis musta been to Liverpool too
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Heres it sinking.
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That's scary mikesyam... sank very quickly. If you had family on board - then the situation can quickly get out of control as you try an account for everyone.
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