24 Hours On!

Captain John Bakewell

Photos by kind permission of Capt John Bakewell

Capt Bakewell on the St Columba's bridge alongside in Holyhead at the start of 24hrs on duty.

Chief Officer Chris Clowes, QM Reggie Thomas & Capt Bakewell bring the St Columba through Dublin Bay.

Capt Bakewell watches for yachts as the St Columba enters Dun Laoghaire.

A view from the bridge as the St Columba approaches the ramp at Dun Laoghaire.

Capt Bakewell berths the St Columba at Dun Laoghaire.

Bow in at Dun Laoghaire.

St Columba leaves her berth with the 2045hrs sailing to Holyhead.

Almost midnight and the St Columba approaches Holyhead Breakwater.

Capt Bakewell with his sister-in-law, Mrs Susan Williams, on the St Columba's bridge wing.

24hrs nearly finished, Capt Bakewell and Chief Officer Chris Clowes bring the St Columba home.