The Mighty Viking II - 1999-2014 Ahe is seen here in the photo in the colours she will always be most remembered. She was just decommissioned, and for many of us that sailed on this great ship, it was a sad day to see her go. For me, six years on her, and amongst the best six years, the best memories, and undoubtedly the best bunch of people all collected together in one spot I have had the privelege of sailing, working and partying with. Someone who had been on there longer than I, for the full 15 years, who was there right to the end, a gun mechanic, who we all know as Lenny (or Lisa, depending on what he was wearing), wrote the following words, which, even as a weathered old seismic dog, I kind of like: - THE LAST SHOT 107 block is done V2 has fired her final gun So to all past and present crew Who know V2 as I and you We say good bye to our second home Sailing out on the briny foam In times of trouble as well as good We worked together as all crew should The crew has changed over her 15 years But always happy they shed no tears On final crew change in Loyang Many a wet eye and heads will hang As we walk off and leave her there For Eidesvik crew to take good care She will for sure sail again We don’t know the where or when From 1999 to present day She tried her best all the way With success her reputation grew A sturdy ship with a steady crew She sailed with pride and did her best Block 107 a tough final test V2 got there in the end With her spirit that would not bend Yes fishing gear took a heavy toll But could not break the V2’s soul Now her seismic life is at an end But on this promise you can depend Her memory and spirit will linger on Long after crew and she have gone So let me say this I know is true I do not want this poem feeling blue We shared a comradeship together Come through the rough and stormy weather Did whatever we had to do As one solid working crew This ode is not about a sad end It is the story of our old friend She will sail on this we all knew In the heart and mind of all ex-crew Proud to have been part of the Viking 2 From me, V2 will always, always be remembered. RIP old girl...
Posted on: Sun, 28 Dec 2014 11:50:06 +0000
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