AIDAperla approaching Southampton - 15 July 2019

The distinctive markings of AIDAperla help to make the best of a challenging shot across the Solent towards Southampton Water as the cruise ship arrives from Hamburg on a short European itinerary. An unidentified workboat lies of the shore at Lee on Solent and is undoubtedly associated with the extensive work to bring ashore undersea cables for IFA2 [qv]. Numerous markers of the type in the foreground delineate areas currently unsafe for small vessels, bathers and leisure activities.

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