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stanMINI · Jul 25th, 2002, 01:40 PM

Yes, and the WW website has been updated to show 7/26 arrival and 7/27 departure also.

eBrit · Jul 25th, 2002, 02:54 PM

So which one is yours? All the cars on top of the multi storey car park are Coopers and Cooper S' waiting for the Aida at Southampton. Currently they are loading Range Rovers onto the Aquarius, Aida takes her berth tomorrow. MINI's are still pouring into the docks at a rate of at least 50 a day. (I keep passing convoys of transporters laden with EB Cooper S's and think "lucky US b***"

If anyone wants a higher resolution photo email me. However, this was taken at long range with a zoom.

eBrit

eBrit · Jul 25th, 2002, 03:16 PM

Here's the baby keeping Aida's bed warm at the moment. Aquarius Leader...laden with Land Rovers...due out tonight for Baltimore. Let's hope she doesn't have engine problems else Aida will need to kick her heels for a day or two in the Solent [Sorry to tease ]. Tomorrow the Aida will be sitting right there waiting to load 300 to 500 MINI's just for you(a guess on numbers...anyone know the manifest?).

eBrit

jlivingood · Jul 25th, 2002, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by eBrit
Tomorrow the Aida will be sitting right there waiting to load 300 to 500 MINI's just for you(a guess on numbers...anyone know the manifest?).

So, out of curiousity, do you live or work within sight of the docks to get those great pictures? Wow!

Can we hope that you confirm arrival of the Aida with a photo tomorrow!? (Hint, hint!)

Jason

eBrit · Jul 25th, 2002, 03:47 PM

I live about 30 miles away, but was in Southampton on Tuesday for a business meeting. Just spotted a transporter full of MINIs and followed it. Got a sniff of the fairly secure loading area and a sight of s few MINIs. Posted tale on

MINIs MINIs Everywhere

However, had to go to Southamton again today, and, being overcome by curiosity, thought there must be a better viewing point from the other side of the river (Itchen)! Scouted the map... drove around a bit, then found a rickety old wooden pier half way across the River. That got me close enough with a 6X zoom to take the photos. Higher resolution photo now on my Gallery @

Waiting for Aida

Glad you like the photos. No chance of more tomorrow....but maybe on Saturday of Aida up-anchoring ?

eBrit

Nowhere · Jul 25th, 2002, 05:04 PM

Just wanted to toss my name on this thread as my baby is booked on Aida also. (fingers crossed...)

Jason - Thanks for all the research and the info you posted, very cool stuff. I hope you make it on this time, I know you've been waiting a while, plus we're both heading to the same dealership

eBrit - since you offered, please track down my Mini and send me a high res photo. You should be able to find it by the description in my signature.

Craving_an_S · Jul 25th, 2002, 11:48 PM

Having never read a shipping report in my life (at least before my Cooper S got booked on the Aida) I didn't know some of the terms listed for the Aida; specifically "ro/ro".

A search on Google revealed a site that not only defined "ro-ro" as "Roll on, roll off", but also had a cutaway view of an example ship.

Now I'm worried. I was hoping my precious S would be surrounded by packing material and tucked safely into its own cocoon. It appears it just gets driven onto the ship and parked! Oh my!

Hopefully they at least bolt it down and throw some bubble wrap around it.

eBrit · Jul 26th, 2002, 02:49 AM

Hi Nowhere...I sure you're somewhere

There are quite a few candidates in the front row to be your car ...but this was the most picturesque! Of course it might be in the seried ranks of MINIs behind.

HI res is getting distinctly "grainy" at this magnification...I was shooting from about a quarter of a mile away.

I think it's an Indi Blue Cooper next but one to the yacht's mast.

eBrit

eBrit · Jul 26th, 2002, 05:45 AM

or even closer...

eBrit

jlivingood · Jul 26th, 2002, 09:03 AM

I am pleased to report that the Southampton Daily Echo's shipping news indicates that the Aida has arrived at port today at 6:45am local time!

It is expected that Aida will depart tomorrow afternoon or evening.

Does anyone know what the numbers are after the ship listing?

Under arrivals today:
Aida, ro/ro, 0645, 202
Ship name, roll on / roll off, military time, ????

Under departures tomorrow:
Aida, ro/ro, PM, 34/35
Ship name, roll on / roll off, AM/PM, ????

Jason

jlivingood · Jul 26th, 2002, 09:14 AM

For those of you from North America, like myself, these maps may help orient you around where Southampton is located and what the town looks like.
Jason

Click for map of the region:
http://msrvmaps.mappoint.net/isapi/M...S=0 &P=|7b10|

Weather looks clear for today and tomorrow by the way!

eBrit · Jul 26th, 2002, 11:31 AM

Jason

The numder is (I think) the berth number within the Docks. The Aida is moored on the west bank of the Itchen on the straight section immediately to the South of the Itchen Toll Bridge as it appears on your map. MINI's arrive via the A33 and Dock Gate 4.

My photos are taken from a pontoon half across the Itchen and approaced from the opposite bank. The longer shot of Aquarius Leader was taken from virtually underneath the Itchen Toll Bridge.

eBrit

www.myminis.com · Jul 26th, 2002, 12:45 PM

eBrit thanks for the great pics. I think I found mine, but unfortunatly it looks like the only one that doesn't have the plastic on the bonnet. Probably be cause they put my xenons on two weeks after it was off the line.

qwik · Jul 26th, 2002, 04:44 PM

Has anyone found out if they are loaded yet .I just came from the site and it looks like 569 MINI's are booked for the Aida but none show loaded yet, is it till to soon ?

Terrence · Jul 26th, 2002, 05:57 PM

I have been trying to access the ship website i have a feeling everyone is, i have not had any luck yet . Any word on the cars making the ship i am praying we all make the voyage this time

eBrit · Jul 27th, 2002, 12:42 AM

Jason et al...

You might be interested in this Port Map of Southampton. The "Aida"'s Berth is on the far right of the map and I've pointed to it with a black arrow. The Storage Car Park with the MINI's in it..or hopefully not in it by now ...is marked with a black "X".

Keep your fingers crossed. July hasn't always been a lucky month for "Aida". She collided with the chemical tanker "Golden Asia" on July 15, 1998 near Saeki off the coast of Japan.
eBrit

Revised 28/7/02

snowMINI · Jul 27th, 2002, 01:01 AM

Having been lurking daily, MINI2 and the other forum since before ordering my DS/B MCS in early May, I couldn't just sit still any longer. Knowing my status (awaiting transport) and reading the Aida thread, I had to register and thank all you guys for your collective posts.
Hopefully, we'll all make the boat and be enjoying our MINIs in a few short weeks. Of course, that will mean less MINI2 and more motoring! YEE HAAA!

eBrit · Jul 27th, 2002, 02:03 AM

Any one know the Aida's call sign. You'll be needing it soon. It is anticipated she'll sail on one of this afternoons tides ("one of" might sound strange, but Southampton Water has FOUR tides a day, not two!)

eBrit

eBrit · Jul 27th, 2002, 03:35 AM

Ooops

Just noticed it's been posted earlier on the thread...

Quote:

Aida's call sign is SCFI.

Just off to see if I can take some photo's of her

eBrit

Terrence · Jul 27th, 2002, 08:15 AM

Well i have been trying for two days now and the Wallenius website is still not working for me, has anyone been able to see if all the cars that were booked on the 26th made it on board the ship ..

Jul 25th, 2002, 01:40 PM	#21
stanMINI MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Wichita, KS Local Time: 03:56 AM Posts: 184 Offline	Yes, and the WW website has been updated to show 7/26 arrival and 7/27 departure also. Cooper S - Chili Red w/Black The road goes on forever and the party never ends.

Jul 25th, 2002, 02:54 PM	#22 (permalink)
eBrit MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 10:56 AM Posts: 574 Offline	So which one is yours? All the cars on top of the multi storey car park are Coopers and Cooper S' waiting for the Aida at Southampton. Currently they are loading Range Rovers onto the Aquarius, Aida takes her berth tomorrow. MINI's are still pouring into the docks at a rate of at least 50 a day. (I keep passing convoys of transporters laden with EB Cooper S's and think "lucky US b***" If anyone wants a higher resolution photo email me. However, this was taken at long range with a zoom. eBrit Attached Thumbnails

Jul 25th, 2002, 03:16 PM	#23 (permalink)
eBrit MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 10:56 AM Posts: 574 Offline	Here's the baby keeping Aida's bed warm at the moment. Aquarius Leader...laden with Land Rovers...due out tonight for Baltimore. Let's hope she doesn't have engine problems else Aida will need to kick her heels for a day or two in the Solent [Sorry to tease ]. Tomorrow the Aida will be sitting right there waiting to load 300 to 500 MINI's just for you(a guess on numbers...anyone know the manifest?). eBrit Attached Thumbnails

Jul 25th, 2002, 03:26 PM	#24 (permalink)
jlivingood MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Philadelphia, PA, US Local Time: 09:56 AM Posts: 808 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by eBrit Tomorrow the Aida will be sitting right there waiting to load 300 to 500 MINI's just for you(a guess on numbers...anyone know the manifest?). So, out of curiousity, do you live or work within sight of the docks to get those great pictures? Wow! Can we hope that you confirm arrival of the Aida with a photo tomorrow!? (Hint, hint!) Jason Jason Livingood \| personal web site 2002 DS/W MINI Cooper S Thank you for signing my rear fog light petition. Now we have rear fogs! :-)

Jul 25th, 2002, 03:47 PM	#25 (permalink)
eBrit MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 10:56 AM Posts: 574 Offline	I live about 30 miles away, but was in Southampton on Tuesday for a business meeting. Just spotted a transporter full of MINIs and followed it. Got a sniff of the fairly secure loading area and a sight of s few MINIs. Posted tale on MINIs MINIs Everywhere However, had to go to Southamton again today, and, being overcome by curiosity, thought there must be a better viewing point from the other side of the river (Itchen)! Scouted the map... drove around a bit, then found a rickety old wooden pier half way across the River. That got me close enough with a 6X zoom to take the photos. Higher resolution photo now on my Gallery @ Waiting for Aida Glad you like the photos. No chance of more tomorrow....but maybe on Saturday of Aida up-anchoring ? eBrit Last edited by eBrit : Jul 25th, 2002 at 04:01 PM.

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Jul 25th, 2002, 05:04 PM	#26 (permalink)
Nowhere MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NJ Local Time: 05:56 AM Posts: 59 Offline	Just wanted to toss my name on this thread as my baby is booked on Aida also. (fingers crossed...) Jason - Thanks for all the research and the info you posted, very cool stuff. I hope you make it on this time, I know you've been waiting a while, plus we're both heading to the same dealership eBrit - since you offered, please track down my Mini and send me a high res photo. You should be able to find it by the description in my signature.

Jul 25th, 2002, 11:48 PM	#27 (permalink)
Craving_an_S MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Northern VA, USA Local Time: 04:56 AM Posts: 6 Offline	Definition of ro/ro (from Southampton shipping news) Having never read a shipping report in my life (at least before my Cooper S got booked on the Aida) I didn't know some of the terms listed for the Aida; specifically "ro/ro". A search on Google revealed a site that not only defined "ro-ro" as "Roll on, roll off", but also had a cutaway view of an example ship. Now I'm worried. I was hoping my precious S would be surrounded by packing material and tucked safely into its own cocoon. It appears it just gets driven onto the ship and parked! Oh my! Hopefully they at least bolt it down and throw some bubble wrap around it. It's mine, all mine! Mwooohahaha! EB/White, white bonnet stripes, Lapis Blue SS, Premium/Cold-Weather/Sport pkgs except 16" white V-spokes

Jul 26th, 2002, 02:49 AM	#28 (permalink)
eBrit MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 10:56 AM Posts: 574 Offline	Hi Nowhere...I sure you're somewhere There are quite a few candidates in the front row to be your car ...but this was the most picturesque! Of course it might be in the seried ranks of MINIs behind. HI res is getting distinctly "grainy" at this magnification...I was shooting from about a quarter of a mile away. I think it's an Indi Blue Cooper next but one to the yacht's mast. eBrit

Jul 26th, 2002, 05:45 AM	#29 (permalink)
eBrit MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 10:56 AM Posts: 574 Offline	or even closer... eBrit

Jul 26th, 2002, 09:03 AM	#30 (permalink)
jlivingood MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Philadelphia, PA, US Local Time: 09:56 AM Posts: 808 Offline	AIDA Is Now IN PORT! I am pleased to report that the Southampton Daily Echo's shipping news indicates that the Aida has arrived at port today at 6:45am local time! It is expected that Aida will depart tomorrow afternoon or evening. Does anyone know what the numbers are after the ship listing? Under arrivals today: Aida, ro/ro, 0645, 202 Ship name, roll on / roll off, military time, ???? Under departures tomorrow: Aida, ro/ro, PM, 34/35 Ship name, roll on / roll off, AM/PM, ???? Jason Jason Livingood \| personal web site 2002 DS/W MINI Cooper S Thank you for signing my rear fog light petition. Now we have rear fogs! :-)

Jul 26th, 2002, 09:14 AM	#31 (permalink)
jlivingood MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Philadelphia, PA, US Local Time: 09:56 AM Posts: 808 Offline	Vicinity For those of you from North America, like myself, these maps may help orient you around where Southampton is located and what the town looks like. Jason Click for map of the region: http://msrvmaps.mappoint.net/isapi/M...S=0 &P=\|7b10\| Weather looks clear for today and tomorrow by the way! Jason Livingood \| personal web site 2002 DS/W MINI Cooper S Thank you for signing my rear fog light petition. Now we have rear fogs! :-)

Jul 26th, 2002, 11:31 AM	#32 (permalink)
eBrit MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 10:56 AM Posts: 574 Offline	Jason The numder is (I think) the berth number within the Docks. The Aida is moored on the west bank of the Itchen on the straight section immediately to the South of the Itchen Toll Bridge as it appears on your map. MINI's arrive via the A33 and Dock Gate 4. My photos are taken from a pontoon half across the Itchen and approaced from the opposite bank. The longer shot of Aquarius Leader was taken from virtually underneath the Itchen Toll Bridge. eBrit

Jul 26th, 2002, 12:45 PM	#33 (permalink)
www.myminis.com MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Holland, MI Local Time: 05:56 AM Posts: 9 Offline	MY MINI : ) eBrit thanks for the great pics. I think I found mine, but unfortunatly it looks like the only one that doesn't have the plastic on the bonnet. Probably be cause they put my xenons on two weeks after it was off the line. Attached Thumbnails Pure Silver S Panther Black Leather All the options

Jul 26th, 2002, 04:44 PM	#34 (permalink)
qwik MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Local Time: 09:56 AM Posts: 50 Offline	Has anyone found out if they are loaded yet .I just came from the site and it looks like 569 MINI's are booked for the Aida but none show loaded yet, is it till to soon ?

Jul 26th, 2002, 05:57 PM	#35 (permalink)
Terrence MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland OHIO Local Time: 04:56 AM Posts: 51 Offline	i was thinking the same thing I have been trying to access the ship website i have a feeling everyone is, i have not had any luck yet . Any word on the cars making the ship i am praying we all make the voyage this time

Jul 27th, 2002, 12:42 AM	#36 (permalink)
eBrit MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 10:56 AM Posts: 574 Offline	Jason et al... You might be interested in this Port Map of Southampton. The "Aida"'s Berth is on the far right of the map and I've pointed to it with a black arrow. The Storage Car Park with the MINI's in it..or hopefully not in it by now ...is marked with a black "X". Keep your fingers crossed. July hasn't always been a lucky month for "Aida". She collided with the chemical tanker "Golden Asia" on July 15, 1998 near Saeki off the coast of Japan. eBrit Revised 28/7/02 Last edited by eBrit : Jul 28th, 2002 at 03:09 AM.

Jul 27th, 2002, 01:01 AM	#37 (permalink)
snowMINI MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: S.E. CT Local Time: 04:56 AM Posts: 26 Offline	Having been lurking daily, MINI2 and the other forum since before ordering my DS/B MCS in early May, I couldn't just sit still any longer. Knowing my status (awaiting transport) and reading the Aida thread, I had to register and thank all you guys for your collective posts. Hopefully, we'll all make the boat and be enjoying our MINIs in a few short weeks. Of course, that will mean less MINI2 and more motoring! YEE HAAA! MCS, DS/Black Winter, Sport, and Premium Pkgs. MINI roof rack

Jul 27th, 2002, 02:03 AM	#38 (permalink)
eBrit MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 10:56 AM Posts: 574 Offline	Any one know the Aida's call sign. You'll be needing it soon. It is anticipated she'll sail on one of this afternoons tides ("one of" might sound strange, but Southampton Water has FOUR tides a day, not two!) eBrit

Jul 27th, 2002, 03:35 AM	#39 (permalink)
eBrit MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 10:56 AM Posts: 574 Offline	Ooops Just noticed it's been posted earlier on the thread... Quote: Aida's call sign is SCFI. Just off to see if I can take some photo's of her eBrit

Jul 27th, 2002, 08:15 AM	#40 (permalink)
Terrence MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland OHIO Local Time: 04:56 AM Posts: 51 Offline	2nd day still not responding Well i have been trying for two days now and the Wallenius website is still not working for me, has anyone been able to see if all the cars that were booked on the 26th made it on board the ship ..

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