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Vaughan Williams - Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis

Photos of the SS United States on her final voyage at sea, somewhere off the coast of North Carolina. Taken by the captain of the tug "Vinik." Thank you David Silver for allowing me access. It's hard to believe this ghostly vessel is the very same ocean liner that once plowed through the North Atlantic at over 40 miles per hour, carrying 2,000 passengers in safety and luxury. She's now making 6.5 knots and his handling the rough seas quite well in spite of being 72 years old, a testament to her superb construction and design. If you squint, you can imagine her tearing through the ocean again.

Even in her watery funeral cortege, she remains proud and magnificent.

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fanfic writers are so fucking awesome man. they write novel length fics that are sometimes even better than some published bestselling books written by professional writers. like fanfic writers are professional writers to me and they gift us their masterpieces for free. they give us something we can look forward to after a long day. something from which we can seek comfort when life is hard. something that can be our own little getaway. in a world of capitalism, despite everything, they give us all of these for free. like holy fuck. shout out to every fanfic writer. I wish all fanfic writers a very ‘I love you with all my heart and soul. I thank you from the bottom of my heart’

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More Fic today

"I thought that, of all people, you must understand? Have you not lost every home you had?" How did he not notice that bruise on his cheek before? His hair charred, hands bruised? "I put it into your hands because I thought you'd have to understand. That you would have to see" "I… My lord, what…" Of course he understands. Who else would understand the lack of a home, the absence of a safe space, as much as him? "Haven't you seen?" he asks again, "Then why, why were you so incredibly reckless with it? And with my life?"

Or: I am taking a break and break some elves. My favourite part this time is utterly how there is one reference specifically for @dragon--ashes, and one specifically for @ailendolin

Please feel the love :D

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Edward Little's handwritten letter

I already shared this on the Facebook group, but if you've missed it, there it is : I have found a letter handwritten by Edward when we was serving on the HMS Donegal, and adressed to Captain Drake

ADM 1/3004

It reads as follow :

" HMS Donegal, in the Tagus,

July 21st 1838

Sir, being desirous to join HMS Excellent for the purpose of becoming more efficient in the exercice of gunnery, I have to request you will be pleased to forward this my application for an appointment to that ship, to Read Admiral Sir John Ommanney,

I am, Sir, your Obedient humble servant

E. Little, Lieutenant

To Captain Drake, HMS Donegal "

On the back we can read :

"Submitted for the consideration of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.

Donegal in the Tagus,

22 July 1838

John A. Ommanney, Read Admiral"

(I can't seem to decipher the rest except for the date)

But there is no mention of the transfer in his record, so I guess it was refused ? Since he was still aboard the Donegal until 1840

Comparing it to his signature on the Terror allotment papers from 1845 :

From the Franklin Expedition Wiki

My bet is on him being left handed !

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King Durin: Aulë is that a gremlin? Durin IV: Dad. That’s just Elrond. King Durin: Whatever. Just don’t feed that fucking thing after midnight.

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There she goes. Seems like ocean liners are beautiful even in death.

After 30 years, the SS United States has left the Philadelphia dock where she rotted, and into history.

She is the ultimate holder of the Blue Riband, the unofficial yet widely praised record for the fastest scheduled trip across the north Atlantic.

A ship slightly larger than the Titanic, she's one of the last famous ocean liners of her size, but has been mothballed since the late 1960s, eventually having all her fittings removed, ruining hope of restoration.

When she is eventually scuttled in the Gulf of Mexico, she takes that prestigious title with her. As a youth, seeing something like her on the move with my own eyes is a once in a lifetime moment.

The second image is oversaturated to get an idea of how she appeared in service. We will likely never see such liners on the high seas again.

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“I’m older than the Devil, sir.”

Here’s everyone’s favorite eldritch train being in a sorta disco elysium inspired style

I also have a couple alt versions bc I started fucking around with color curves and layer modes vvv

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guys new meme template just dropped from sfths newest video

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THE TERROR ▸ every gold thing there is

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Lieutenant Edward Little

Close?

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For some reason Claudius from german ghosts gives of a proud patriot vibe. Headcannons for him going into full on patriot mode whenever he sees Italy represented in the Olympics or Eurovision? Since he’s from Rome (as stated in the character sheet) I think he would consider Italy as his homeland and modern Italians his people.

Hi anon!

Thanks for sharing this headcanon. No idea if it's going to be true since we know so little about most characters' personalities yet but that doesn't matter since that's exactly what headcanons are for :)

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The cranes are back!

It's always a privilege to watch them return when it's getting warmer. One group after another flew over my head for half an hour while I went for a walk, sometimes merging together, sometimes dividing into sub-groups. It's such a breath-taking sight (and sound!) and always one of the highlights of the year for me.

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The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers (2002) dir. Peter Jackson

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— J. R. R. Tolkien

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I've just finished my rewatch of the show and the moment when Jopson sees the men leave in episode 10 breaks my heart every single time. It's not even the fact that he thinks Crozier is abandoning him - it's the fact that he gathers up what little strength he has and crawls out of the tent, crawls over the hard shale in the cold and calls out after them. They must have heard him - they must have - and not a single one of them turns around.

I like to think that in a different universe, Little did. I like to think that he stopped when he heard that hoarse, desperate voice call for their captain and made a different choice. That he went back, stayed with the sick, fed them and cared for them as best as he could. That it was enough for some of them, for Jopson at least - that they were still alive when Crozier and Silna came back. That they lived, just like Crozier asked Little to do.

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the terror (2018) + last spoken lines

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#ok how could i've missed this on my first watch...i'm not feeling well