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Waiting in the queue for the ferry, at Calais.

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We were waiting for the "Pride of Kent" to enter Calais habour, so that we could start on our trip to Dover. "MS Pride of Kent" is a cross-channel ferry operated by P&O Ferries, generally on the Dover to Calais service. General characteristics: Tonnage: 1992-2002: 22,986 tonnes 2003 onwards: 30,365tonnes Length: 179.7 m (589.6 ft) Beam: 28.3 m (92.8 ft) Draft: 6.27 m (20.6 ft) Installed power: 4 x Sulzer 8ZA40S Diesels Propulsion: Two controllable pitch propellers Speed: 21 knots (39 km/h; 24 mph) Capacity: 1992-2002: 200 passengers 124 15m freight vehicles 2003 onwards: 2,000 passengers 650 passenger vehicles or 120 15m freight vehicles

Leaving Calais habour behind us, on our way to Eastbourne (via Dover).

Leaving Calais habour behind us, on our way to Eastbourne (via Dover).

Several remains of WW II can be seen on the beaches of Calais.

We are overtaking the "Berlioz", on our way to Dover. Vessel's Details: Ship Type: Ro-ro/passenger ship Year Built: 2005 Length x Breadth: 187 m X 28 m Gross Tonnage: 33940, DeadWeight: 7178 t Speed recorded (Max / Average): 20.4 / 17 knots Flag: France [FR] Call Sign: FMAB IMO: 9305843, MMSI: 228085000

The white Cliffs of Dover...

The white Cliffs of Dover...

Arriving at Dover Eastern Docks.

Cleared to enter the port of Dover, while we can see "Dunkerque Seaways" manouvering in position.

Entering Dover habour.

"Dunkerque Seaways" manouvering in the port of Dover. Vessel's Details: Ship Type: Ro-ro/passenger ship Year Built: 2005 Length x Breadth: 186 m X 28 m Gross Tonnage: 35923, DeadWeight: 6160 t Speed recorded (Max / Average): 22.3 / 17.5 knots Flag: United Kingdom [UK] Call Sign: MJTL2 IMO: 9293076, MMSI: 235028825

"MS Albatros" in the port of Dover. This cruise ship, operated by the Germany-based travel agency Phoenix Reisen, was built in 1973 by Wärtsilä Helsinki New Shipyard, Finland for Royal Viking Line as Royal Viking Sea, and has also sailed under the names Royal Odyssey, Norwegian Star, and Crown. General characteristics (currently): Tonnage: 28,518 GRT 5,936 DWT Length: 205.46 m (674 ft) Beam: 27.00 m (89 ft) Draught: 7.30 m (24 ft) Installed power: 4 × Wärtsilä 6L38A Propulsion: Two shafts; controllable pitch propellers Capacity: 812 passengers

"Spirit of France" in the port of Dover. Vessel's Details: Ship Type: Ro-ro/passenger ship Year Built: 2011 Length x Breadth: 213 m X 32 m Gross Tonnage: 47592, DeadWeight: 9884 t Speed recorded (Max / Average): 22.7 / 17.1 knots Flag: United Kingdom [UK] Call Sign: 2DXD5 IMO: 9533816, MMSI: 235082717

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About to dock at gate 8 of Dover's Eastern Docks.

Short stop for a lunch-break at Hastings.

Lunch-break at the beach of Hastings.

Be carefull!! These birds can steal your sandwich! ;-)

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The pub, named after the famous landmark "Beachy Head".

The RAF Bomber Command's memorial at Beachy Head.