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Hotel Eurorest offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi, free parking, and excellent motorway links. The A27 motorway is just 3 km away. Rooms are modern and spacious, and each is equipped with a minibar, and a TV with satellite channels. Some rooms have an LCD TV and a balcony. Breakfast is buffet style, while the hotel bar is popular for its Venetian savoury items and wide choice of fine wines. Guests can enjoy Italian cuisine and Veneto specialities at the restaurant. The Eurorest is only 30 minutes' drive from Treviso. Conegliano Train Station is 2 km away.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has announced that entry forms are now available for the Eighth Annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award. Forms and other information may be found at http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/pdf_publications/lda96.pdf.
"Illinois has a long and rich literary heritage, and these new poets are adding to the storied tradition established by legendary Illinois authors such as Gwendolyn Brooks," White said. "Many of our previous winners have had their works published. Great poems have the ability to enrich and enhance our lives, and I'm looking forward to discovering talented new poets in this year's competition."
The competition is named for the late Pulitzer Prize-winning Illinois Poet Laureate Gwendolyn Brooks, and is co-sponsored by the Illinois Center for the Book and Kevin Stein, who succeeded Brooks as Illinois Poet Laureate. Stein selects the winners of the first, second and third prizes.
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Article: American Joint Committee on Cancer Classification of Posterior Uveal Melanoma (Tumor Size Category) Predicts Prognosis in 7731 Patients.[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: PURPOSE: To evaluate the clinical features and prognosis of posterior uveal (ciliary body and choroid) melanoma based on the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) classification (7th edition) of primary tumor (T). DESIGN: Retrospective, interventional case series. PARTICIPANTS: Seven thousand seven hundred thirty-one patients. INTERVENTION: Ocular management including plaque radiotherapy, enucleation, local resection, or laser therapy. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Melanoma-related metastasis and death. RESULTS: Of 7731 patients with posterior uveal melanoma, the AJCC classification based on T was category T1 in 3557 (46%), T2 in 2082 (27%), T3 in 1599 (21%), and T4 in 493 (6%). Based on tumor categories T1, T2, T3, and T4, respectively, features that showed significant increase with tumor category included patient age at presentation (57, 58, 58, and 61 years; P<0.001), tumor base (8, 12, 15, and 20 mm; P<0.001), tumor thickness (3.5, 5.2, 8.9, and 11.4 mm; P<0.001), mushroom configuration (8%, 20%, 38%, and 39%; P<0.001), associated subretinal fluid (64%, 80%, 82%, and 83%; P<0.001), intraocular hemorrhage (5%, 12%, 17%, and 18%; P<0.001), rupture of Bruch's membrane (9%, 24%, 40%, and 40%; P<0.001), and extraocular extension (1%, <1%, 4%, and 12%; P<0.001). After therapy, Kaplan-Meier estimates of metastasis at 5, 10, and 20 years were 8%, 15%, and 25% for category T1, 14%, 25%, and 40% for category T2, 31%, 49%, and 62% for category T3, and 51%, 63%, and 69% for category T4, respectively (P<0.001). Kaplan-Meier estimates of death at 5, 10, and 20 years were 4%, 8%, and 11% for category T1, 8%, 13%, and 24% for category T2, 19%, 27%, and 36% for category T3, and 30%, 43%, and 51% for category T4, respectively (P<0.001). Compared with category T1, the hazard ratio for metastasis and death for T2 was 1.8 and 1.9, respectively, that for T3 was 4.5 and 4.7, respectively, and that for T4 was 8.2 and 8.8, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Based on the AJCC classification, increasing tumor category was associated with older age, larger tumor, and greater incidence of subretinal fluid, hemorrhage, and extraocular extension. Compared with uveal melanoma classified as T1, the rate of metastasis and death was 2 times greater for T2, 4 times greater for T3, and 8 times greater for T4. The risk for metastasis and death increased 2-fold with each increasing melanoma category. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE(S): The author(s) have no proprietary or commercial interest in any materials discussed in this article.Ophthalmology 05/2013; · 5.56 Impact Factor
Article: DIFFUSE VERSUS NONDIFFUSE SMALL (≤3 MM THICKNESS) CHOROIDAL MELANOMA: Comparative Analysis in 1,751 Cases. The 2012 F. Phinizy Calhoun Lecture.[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:: To determine prognosis of small choroidal melanoma (≤3 mm thickness) comparing diffuse versus nondiffuse variants. METHODS:: Retrospective chart review of 1,751 patients with small choroidal melanoma classified as diffuse (thickness/base ≤20%) versus nondiffuse (thickness/base >20%). RESULTS:: Of 1,751 patients with small choroidal melanoma, 297 (17%) were diffuse and 1,454 (83%) nondiffuse. Features with statistical differences (diffuse vs. nondiffuse) included mean distance to optic disk (3 vs. 4 mm), mean tumor base (12 vs. 8 mm), and mean tumor thickness (1.9 vs. 2.5 mm). Using Kaplan-Meier estimates, melanoma-related metastasis (diffuse vs. nondiffuse) was 8% versus 4% at 5 years, 16% versus 10% at 10 years, and 19% versus 16% at 15 years (P = 0.0344). Melanoma-related death was 6% versus 2% at 5 years, 11% versus 4% at 10 years, and 16% versus 6% at 15 years (P < 0.0001). In the subgroup of thin melanoma 2 mm or less in thickness, melanoma-related death was 7% versus 2% at 5 years, 10% versus 2% at 10 years, and 16% versus 4% at 15 years (P = 0.0077). By multivariate analysis, factors predictive of metastasis from diffuse melanoma included larger tumor basal dimension (P = 0.0027) and plateau/flat tumor configuration (P = 0.0257). CONCLUSION:: Of 1751 patients with small (≤3 mm thickness) choroidal melanoma, those with diffuse tumor show higher probability of metastasis and death than those with nondiffuse tumor. This finding is evident even in the thinnest melanomas (≤2 mm thickness).Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.) 04/2013; · 2.93 Impact Factor
Article: Influence of age on prognosis of young patients with uveal melanoma: a matched retrospective cohort study.[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Purpose. To determine the influence of patient age on life prognosis in patients with uveal melanoma. Design. Matched retrospective cohort study of 122 patients in each age category (young [≤20 years], mid-adults [21-60 years], older adults [>60 years]). Results. Kaplan-Meier estimates of tumor-related metastasis at 3, 5, and 10 years were 1%, 8%, and 8% in young; 8%, 11%, and 26% in mid-adults; and 13%, 16%, and 24% in older adults. After exclusion of iris melanoma, Kaplan-Meier estimates of tumor-related metastasis at 3, 5, and 10 years were 2%, 11%, and 18% in young; 9%, 14%, and 21% in mid-adults; and 9%, 34%, and 33% in older adults. Risk factors for metastasis based on multivariate analysis included increasing age in young (p=0.05, hazard ratio [HR] 1.33), male gender in mid-adults (p=0.046, HR 4.23), and larger tumor basal diameter in mid-adults (p=0.002, HR 1.37) and older adults (p=0.001, HR 1.30). After adjusting for tumor diameter, the metastatic rate was lower in young patients compared to mid-adults (0=0.042, HR 3.00) and older adults (p=0.007, HR 4.20). Conclusions. Younger patient age at the time of diagnosis of uveal melanoma is associated with lower rate of metastasis compared to mid-adults and older adults.European journal of ophthalmology 10/2012; · 0.91 Impact Factor
Article: Clinical spectrum and prognosis of uveal melanoma based on age at presentation in 8,033 cases.[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: To evaluate clinical features and life prognosis of uveal melanoma based on age at presentation. Retrospective, nonrandomized, interventional case series. Of 8,033 eyes with uveal melanoma, 106 (1%) were in young patients (≤20 years), 4,287 (53%) in mid adults (21-60 years), and 3,640 (45%) in older adults (>60 years). Based on age (young, mid adults, and older adults) at presentation, tumor epicenter was located in iris (21, 4, 2%; P < 0.0001), ciliary body (8, 5, and 7%; P = 0.0225), or choroid (71, 91, and 90%; P < 0.0001). Mean tumor diameter (10.2, 10.8, 11.5 mm; P < 0.0001), mean tumor thickness (5.0, 5.3, 5.7 mm; P < 0.0001), and extraocular extension (1, 2, and 4%; P = 0.0004) increased with age. Kaplan-Meier estimates of tumor-related metastasis at 3, 5, 10, and 20 years were 2%, 9%, 9%, and 20% in young patients (P < 0.011); 6%, 12%, 23%, and 34% in mid adults (P < 0.0001); and 11%, 19%, 28%, and 39% in older adults. Kaplan-Meier estimate of tumor-related death at 3, 5, 10, and 20 years were 0%, 2%, 5%, and 17% in young patients (P = 0.08); 3%, 6%, 11%, and 17% in mid adults (P < 0.001); and 7%, 11%, 16%, and 20% in older adults. Compared with mid adults and older adults, young patients manifested a higher proportion of iris melanoma. Compared with older adults, young and mid adults showed smaller melanoma basal dimension and lower tumor-related metastasis and death.Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.) 03/2012; 32(7):1363-72. · 2.93 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The purpose of this article is to determine the incidence, etiology, management, and outcome of vitreous hemorrhage (VH) after plaque radiotherapy for uveal melanoma. Retrospective review of medical records. Of 3,707 eyes treated with plaque radiotherapy for uveal melanoma, VH developed in 4.1% at 1 year, 15.1% at 5 years, and 18.6% at 10 years by Kaplan-Meier analysis. Presumed causes of VH included tumor necrosis (29%), proliferative radiation retinopathy (24%), posterior vitreous detachment (16%), vascular occlusion (5%), and unknown (19%). Tumor necrosis was the most common cause of VH early in the follow-up period (3% at 1 year), while proliferative radiation retinopathy was the most common source of VH later (6.2% at 15 years). The most common initial management was conservative observation for resolution in 48%, laser photocoagulation in 24%, and vitrectomy in 18%. After a mean follow-up period of 5 years, the VH was completely resolved in 41%, partially resolved in 19%, unresolved in 20%, worsened in 5%, and enucleation was necessary in 15%. By multivariable analysis, risk factors for development of VH were the presence of diabetic retinopathy at first visit (relative risk, 6.64), shorter tumor distance to the optic disc (relative risk, 1.07), greater initial tumor thickness (relative risk, 1.1), and break in the Bruch membrane (relative risk, 2.93). The rates of local tumor recurrence, extraocular extension, and distant metastasis in 74 patients who underwent vitrectomy for VH removal after tumor regression were similar to those in patients who did not have vitrectomy for VH. Vitreous hemorrhage occurs after plaque radiotherapy for uveal melanoma in 15.1% of the patients by 5 years. The main factors predictive of VH included underlying diabetic retinopathy, closer tumor proximity to the disc, greater tumor thickness, and break in the Bruch membrane. After tumor regression, vitrectomy for blood removal appears to be safe.Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.) 02/2012; 32(6):1156-64. · 2.93 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: To evaluate iris melanoma in children versus adults. Retrospective, nonrandomized clinical case series including all patients with a clinical diagnosis of iris melanoma managed at the Ocular Oncology Service at Wills Eye Institute over 40 years. Patients were divided into three age categories based on age at presentation: children (≤ 20 years), mid-adults (21-60 years), and older adults (>60 years). The clinical features, treatments, and outcomes were statistically analyzed based on patient age at presentation. The main outcome measures were melanoma features and related metastasis and death. Of 8,101 eyes with uveal melanoma, there were 317 (4%) with iris melanoma, including 24 (8%) children (≤ 20 years), 187 (59%) mid-adults (21-60 years), and 106 (33%) older adults (>60 years). There was no age-related difference in race, sex, tumor quadrant, thickness, pigmentation, associated corectopia, ectropion uveae, hyphema, or extraocular extension. Significant age-related differences were found with mean tumor basal diameter, tapioca appearance, mean intraocular pressure, secondary glaucoma, tumor seeding in angle, and mean number of clock hours of angle seeding. Multivariate analysis of factors predictive of metastasis included extraocular extension and high intraocular pressure. Factors predictive of death included increased tumor thickness and high intraocular pressure. There was no difference in metastasis or death by age group. Iris melanoma shows significant clinical differences in children versus adults, with smaller tumor size, less tumor seeding in angle, and lower incidence of secondary glaucoma. There was no significant difference in metastasis or death by age group.Journal of AAPOS: the official publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus / American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus 02/2012; 16(1):10-6. · 1.07 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: To determine risk factors, occurrence rate, management, and outcome of proliferative radiation retinopathy (PRR) after plaque radiotherapy for uveal melanoma. Case-control study. Three thousand eight hundred forty-one patients who underwent plaque radiotherapy for uveal melanoma were entered into the study. Retrospective review of medical records. Proliferative radiation retinopathy after plaque radiotherapy for uveal melanoma. Of 3841 eyes treated with plaque radiotherapy for uveal melanoma, PRR developed in 5.8% at 5 years and in 7% at 10 and 15 years using Kaplan-Meier analysis. The mean time to onset of PRR was 32 months (median, 30 months; range, 4-88 months). On univariate analysis, baseline factors predictive of PRR (P<0.05) included young age, diabetes, hypertension, Hispanic race, shorter tumor distance to the optic disc and to the foveola, Bruch's membrane rupture, choroidal location of the tumor, subretinal fluid, higher radiation dose to the optic nerve and to the foveola, higher radiation rate to the tumor apex and to the tumor base, additional transpupillary thermotherapy, and notched plaque. In the multivariate model, young age (odds ratio [OR], 1.44; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.25-1.67, per decade decrease), diabetes mellitus (OR, 2.73; 95% CI, 1.69-4.40), and shorter tumor distance to the optic disc (OR, 1.10; 95% CI, 1.04-1.17) were related to the occurrence of PRR. The most common forms of management included panretinal photocoagulation (70%), vitrectomy (21%), and observation (17%). Resolution of the neovascularization was obtained in 63% of eyes after treatment. Proliferative radiation retinopathy developed in 7% of eyes by 10 years after plaque radiotherapy for uveal melanoma. The main factors for development of PRR included young age, preexistent diabetes mellitus, and shorter tumor distance to the optic disc.Ophthalmology 05/2010; 117(5):1005-12. · 5.56 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: To determine the rate of metastasis of uveal melanoma on the basis of tumor thickness in millimeters. Retrospective medical record review. The mean (median) patient age was 58 (59) years. A total of 8033 eyes were examined. Of the 285 eyes with iris melanoma, the mean tumor thickness was 2.7 mm and metastasis occurred in 0.5%, 4%, and 7% at 3, 5, and 10 years, respectively. Of the 492 eyes with ciliary body melanoma, the mean tumor thickness was 6.6 mm and metastasis occurred in 12%, 19%, and 33% at 3, 5, and 10 years, respectively. Of the 7256 eyes with choroidal melanoma, the mean tumor thickness was 5.5 mm and metastasis occurred in 8%, 15%, and 25% at 3, 5, and 10 years, respectively. For all uveal melanoma, metastasis at 5, 10, and 20 years was 6%, 12%, and 20% for small melanoma (0-3.0 mm thickness), 14%, 26%, and 37% for medium melanoma (3.1-8.0 mm), and 35%, 49%, and 67% for large melanoma (>8.0 mm). More specifically, metastasis per millimeter increment at 10 years was 6% (0-1.0 mm thickness), 12% (1.1-2.0 mm), 12% (2.1-3.0 mm), 16% (3.1-4.0 mm), 27% (4.1-5.0 mm), 28% (5.1-6.0 mm), 29% (6.1-7.0 mm), 41% (7.1-8.0 mm), 50% (8.1-9.0 mm), 44% (9.1-10.0 mm), and 51% (>10.0 mm). Clinical factors predictive of metastasis by multivariate analysis included increasing patient age, ciliary body location, increasing tumor diameter, increasing tumor thickness, having a brown tumor, and the presence of subretinal fluid, intraocular hemorrhage, or extraocular extension. Increasing millimeter thickness of uveal melanoma is associated with increasing risk for metastasis.Archives of ophthalmology 09/2009; 127(8):989-98. · 3.86 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: To determine features that are predictive of growth of choroidal nevi into melanoma. This was a retrospective medical record review of 2514 consecutive eyes; Kaplan-Meier estimates and Cox regression analyses were used. The median tumor basal diameter was 5.0 mm and thickness was 1.5 mm. Nevus growth into melanoma occurred in 2%, 9%, and 13% of eyes at 1, 5, and 10 years, respectively. Factors predictive of growth into melanoma by multivariable analysis included tumor thickness greater than 2 mm (P < .001), subretinal fluid (P = .002), symptoms (P = .002), orange pigment (P < .001), tumor margin within 3 mm of the optic disc (P = .001), ultrasonographic hollowness (P < .001), and halo absence (P = .009). A mnemonic device to recall risk factors of ocular melanoma is "To find small ocular melanoma using helpful hints," representing thickness, fluid, symptoms, orange pigment, margin, ultrasonographic hollowness, and halo absence. The median hazard ratio for those with 1 to 2 risk factors was 3; for 3 or 4 factors, 5; for 5 to 6 factors, 9; and for all 7 factors, 21. In an analysis of 2514 choroidal nevi, factors predictive of growth into melanoma included greater thickness, subretinal fluid, symptoms, orange pigment, margin near disc, and 2 new features: ultrasonographic hollowness and absence of halo.Archives of ophthalmology 09/2009; 127(8):981-7. · 3.86 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: To report three cases of vitreous seeding from retinal astrocytoma. Retrospective, single-center case series. An asymptomatic 8-year-old boy (Case 1) presented with a white juxtapapillary retinal tumor and extensive overlying large vitreous seeds. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) confirmed the diagnosis of benign retinal astrocytoma. A 5-year-old boy (Case 2) presented with a large, multilobulated, tan juxtapapillary retinal tumor. The mass had grown from 6.6 mm to 9.0 mm in thickness. Overlying localized vitreous seeds were present. FNAB revealed cells of astrocytic origin. Histopathologic analysis of the enucleated globe supported the diagnosis of retinal astrocytoma. A 14-year-old girl (Case 3) was referred with a white gelatinous mass overlying the optic disk and producing vitreous seeds. FNAB revealed cells of astrocytic origin. The tumor height increased from 2.5 mm to 5.5 mm, and total retinal detachment developed. After enucleation, the diagnosis of retinal astrocytoma was confirmed. In all three cases, the vitreous seeds were round to oblong and stringy in configuration. No patient manifested tuberous sclerosis. Retinal astrocytoma can produce vitreous seeds, sometimes associated with tumor growth. Care should be taken to exclude the diagnosis of retinoblastoma.Retina 07/2008; 28(6):884-8. · 2.83 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: To evaluate visual acuity in eyes with choroidal nevus. This was an observational case series. Of 3422 consecutive eyes with choroidal nevus, vision loss at 15 years occurred in 2% of eyes with extrafoveolar nevus and in 26% of eyes with subfoveolar nevus, particularly those with overlying retinal pigment epithelial detachment and foveal edema. A retrospective medical record review was conducted, with evaluation of visual acuity at presentation and at final examination. The main outcome measure was visual acuity. The median visual acuity at presentation was 20/20 for eyes with either extrafoveolar or subfoveolar choroidal nevus. Using Kaplan-Meier estimates, vision loss of 3 or more logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution (logMAR) lines at 5, 10, and 15 years occurred in less than 1%, 1%, and 2% of eyes with extrafoveolar nevus compared with 15%, 20%, and 26% of eyes with subfoveolar choroidal nevus, respectively. By multivariate analysis, factors predictive of visual loss of 3 or more logMAR lines included subfoveolar nevus location (relative risk [RR], 15.52), juxtapapillary nevus location (RR, 4.52), initial visual acuity of 20/50 or worse (RR, 15.40), overlying retinal pigment epithelial detachment (RR, 22.16), and foveal edema (RR, 9.02). Factors predictive of poor final visual acuity of 20/200 or worse included subfoveolar nevus location (RR, 11.32), overlying orange pigment (RR, 3.68), overlying retinal pigment epithelial detachment (RR, 12.80), and foveal edema (RR, 18.72). Mild vision loss over many years should be anticipated in patients with subfoveolar choroidal nevus, particularly those with overlying retinal pigment epithelial detachment, orange pigment, and foveal edema.Archives of Ophthalmology 12/2007; 125(11):1501-7. · 3.83 Impact Factor
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I have some old oak barn wood that I would like to use for a hardwood floor. Can anyone give me some directions or links that can tell me the steps I need to go through ie sanding, types of finish, etc. Thank you
What you need is to bring the wood to a mill and have them mill it for you into interlocking planks with a smooth floor finish. Otherwise, you will not end up with a solid floor and the wood might splinter or warp.
Doing it yourself would require a planer and router, which would provide shockingly imperfect results compared to a mill.
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on how long these are why would he need a joiner?A plainer for sure,just curious why a joiner though?
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HMS Lord Clyde (1864)
Lord Warden, Lord Clyde 's sister ship, at anchor
|Career (United Kingdom)
|HMS Lord Clyde
|Field Marshal Colin Campbell, 1st Baron Clyde
|3 July 1863
|Pembroke Naval Dockyard
|Laid down:
|29 September 1863
|13 October 1864
|15 September 1866
|June 1866
|Sold for scrap, 1875
|General characteristics (as completed)
|Class & type:
|Lord Clyde-class armoured frigate
|4,067 (bm)
|7,842 long tons (7,968 t)
|280 ft (85.3 m) (p/p)
|58 ft 11 in (18.0 m)
|27 ft 2 in (8.3 m)
|Installed power:
|6,700 ihp (5,000 kW)
9 rectangular boilers
|1 shaft, 1 Trunk steam engine
|Sail plan:
|Ship rig
|13 knots (24 km/h; 15 mph)
|24 × 7-inch rifled muzzle-loading guns
|Belt: 4.5–5.5 in (114–140 mm)
Battery: 4.5–5.5 in (114–140 mm)
HMS Lord Clyde was the name ship of the wooden-hulled Lord Clyde class of armoured frigates[Note 1] built for the Royal Navy during the 1860s. She and her sister ship, Lord Warden, were the heaviest wooden ships ever built and were also the fastest steaming wooden ships.[1] Lord Clyde was initially assigned to the Channel Fleet in 1866, but was transferred to the Mediterranean Fleet in 1868. The ship suffered engine problems throughout her career and it needed to be replaced after only two years of service. She rejoined the Mediterranean Fleet in 1871, but was badly damaged when she ran aground the next year. When Lord Clyde was under repair, her hull was found to be rotten and she was sold for scrap in 1875
Design and description[edit]
HMS Lord Clyde was 280 feet (85.3 m) long between perpendiculars and had a beam of 58 feet 11 inches (18.0 m). The ship had a draught of 23 feet 9 inches (7.2 m) forward and 27 feet 2 inches (8.3 m) aft. She displaced 7,842 long tons (7,968 t) and had a tonnage of 4,067 tons burthen.[2]
Lord Clyde had a very low centre of gravity which meant that she rolled very badly; she was said to be the worst roller in the Victorian fleet. This characteristic was so dramatic that when the rolling propensities of ships were compared, it was usual to say "as bad a roller as the Prince Consort", the Lord Clydes being beyond compare. Lord Clyde generally performed worse than did her sister ship, Lord Warden.[3] In sea trials in 1867 with Bellerophon, Lord Clyde was rolling her gun ports under, while Bellerophon could have fought her main armament in safety. She was, however, very handy and sailed well in all weathers under sail or steam; her first captain reported that she was "as handy as a frigate".[4] Her crew consisted of 605 officers and enlisted men.[1]
The ship had a single two-cylinder trunk steam engine, made by Ravenhill and Hodgson, that drove a single propeller[5] using steam provided by nine rectangular boilers.[6] The engine, the largest and most powerful yet built,[7] produced 6,064 indicated horsepower (4,522 kW) which gave Lord Clyde a speed of 13.4 knots (24.8 km/h; 15.4 mph) under steam.[1] The severe vibration of the engine, coupled with the flexibility of the wooden hull, caused major problems during the ship's career. After only two years, the engine was worn out and everything but the condensers and shafting had to be replaced. She carried a maximum of 600 long tons (610 t) of coal.[8]
Lord Clyde was ship-rigged with three masts and had a sail area of 31,000 square feet (2,900 m2).[9] To reduce drag, the funnels were telescopic and could be lowered. Her best speed under sail alone was 10.5 knots (19.4 km/h; 12.1 mph), nearly the slowest of any British ironclad. The ship holds "the double record of being the largest ship of any type or of any nationality ever to enter Plymouth Sound or Spithead on sail alone".[10]
The ship was initially armed with 24 seven-inch rifled muzzle-loading (RML) guns. Four pairs of guns were positioned as fore and aft chase guns on the upper and main decks. The remaining 16 guns were mounted on the broadside amidships.[11] The seven-inch (178 mm) gun weighed 6.5 long tons (6.6 t) and fired a 112-pound (50.8 kg) shell that was able penetrate 7.7-inch (196 mm) of armour.[12]
Lord Clyde 's original armament was replaced during her 1870 refit with a pair of RML nine-inch guns and 14 RML eight-inch guns; she only retained a pair of her original seven-inch guns. The latter guns remained in position as forward chase guns on the main deck; one of the nine-inch (229 mm) guns became the chase gun on the upper deck and the other replaced the pair of seven-inch aft chase guns on the main deck. Also on the upper deck were a pair of eight-inch (203 mm) guns on the broadside and the remaining 12 eight-inch guns were mounted on the main deck on the broadside amidships.[13]
The shell of the nine-inch gun weighed 254 pounds (115.2 kg) while the gun itself weighed 12 long tons (12 t). It had a muzzle velocity of 1,420 ft/s (430 m/s) and was rated with the ability to penetrate 11.3 inches (287 mm) of wrought-iron armour.[12] The eight-inch gun weighed nine long tons (9.1 t); it fired a 175-pound (79.4 kg) shell at a muzzle velocity of 1,410 ft/s (430 m/s) and was credited with the ability to penetrate 9.6 inches (244 mm) of armour.[12]
The entire side of Lord Clyde 's hull, except for the side of the upper deck, was protected by wrought-iron armour that tapered from 4.5 inches (114 mm) at the ends to 5.5 inches (140 mm) amidships. It extended 6 feet (1.8 m) below the waterline. The forward chase guns on the upper deck were protected by 4.5-inch armour plates on the sides of the hull and a 4.5-inch transverse bulkhead to their rear protected them from raking fire. The armour was backed by 30 inches (762 mm) of oak and the 1.5 inches (38 mm) iron skin of the ship.[14]
Construction and service[edit]
Lord Clyde, named after the recently deceased Field Marshal Colin Campbell, 1st Baron Clyde,[15] was ordered on 3 July 1863 from Pembroke Naval Dockyard. She was laid down on 29 September 1863 and launched on 13 October 1864. The ship was commissioned in June 1866 to run her sea trials and completed on 15 September,[16] for the cost of £285,750[17] or £294,481, exclusive of armament.[18]
Commanded by Captain Roderick Dew, the ship was initially assigned to the Channel Fleet where she spent three months as temporary flagship before she was transferred to the Mediterranean in 1868. Lord Clyde made one cruise with the Mediterranean Fleet during which she fractured her steel mainyard in a squall. Her engines continued to deteriorate and they were condemned as no longer safe to use by the fleet engineer when she arrived in Naples. The ship was sent to the Malta Dockyard under sail for repair, but they could only make temporary repairs that would enable her to reach home.[19]
Upon arrival at Plymouth, Lord Clyde was paid off and a new engine was built for her at Devonport Dockyard. In addition, her four-bladed propeller was replaced by a lighter, two-bladed propeller with less drag and the ship was rearmed. She remained in reserve until 1871 when she recommissioned under the command of Captain John Bythesea, an officer who had won the Victoria Cross during the Crimean War of 1854–55. Lord Clyde rejoined the Mediterranean Fleet; six months after her arrival, she ran aground herself whilst attempting to rescue a British steamship that had gone aground off the island of Pantellaria. Attempts to lighten the ship enough to float her off were futile and she remained stuck fast taking damage from wave action that strained her back and wrenched off her sternpost, rudder post and rudder. Lord Warden was able to pull her off and tow her to be repaired at Malta where the dockyard estimated repairs would take six months. Bythesea and his navigator were convicted during their court-martial and neither ever served at sea again.[20]
The Admiralty ordered that Lord Clyde be only repaired enough to allow for a passage home; that required six months of work and the ship was escorted back to Plymouth by the ironclad Defence. She was again paid off upon arrival and her engines and boilers were removed to allow for her hull to be thoroughly inspected. The dockworkers found that her entire hull was colonized by a fungus, partly because unseasoned wood had been used in the ship's construction, and they spent the next three years attempting to kill the fungus and stop the continuing deterioration. All efforts failed and Lord Clyde was sold for scrap before she lost all value[20] in 1875 for £3,730.[9]
- ^ Ironclad is the all-encompassing term for armored warships of this period. Armoured frigates were basically designed for the same role as traditional wooden frigates, but this later changed as the size and expense of these ships forced them to be used in the line of battle.
- ^ a b c Parkes, p. 94
- ^ Ballard, p. 241
- ^ Parkes, pp. 57, 97
- ^ Ballard, p. 82
- ^ Ballard, p. 80
- ^ Chesneau & Kolesnik, p. 13
- ^ Ballard, p. 81
- ^ Ballard, pp. 81, 246
- ^ a b Parkes, p. 97
- ^ Ballard, p. 82
- ^ Ballard, p. 79
- ^ a b c Chesneau & Kolesnik, p. 6
- ^ Parkes, pp. 93–96
- ^ Ballard, pp. 77–78
- ^ Silverstone, p. 248
- ^ Ballard, p. 240
- ^ Parkes, p. 93
- ^ Reed, p. 218
- ^ Ballard, pp. 83–84
- ^ a b Ballard, p. 84
- Ballard, G. A., Admiral (1980). The Black Battlefleet. Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press. ISBN 0-87021-924-3.
- Chesneau, Roger; Kolesnik, Eugene M., eds. (1979). Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1860–1905. Greenwich, UK: Conway Maritime Press. ISBN 0-8317-0302-4.
- Parkes, Oscar (1990). British Battleships (reprint of the 1957 ed.). Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press. ISBN 1-55750-075-4.
- Silverstone, Paul H. (1984). Directory of the World's Capital Ships. New York: Hippocrene Books. ISBN 0-88254-979-0.
- Reed, E. J. (1869). Our Iron-Clad Ships: Their Qualities, Performance and Cost. London: John Murray. OCLC 7944535.
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We think the rooms look great and this a fantastic addition to the Contemporary Resort; however, I'm disappointed in this "unreview" of Bay Lake Towers.
My guess is that the "lockdown" at Bay Lake Tower is necessary (at least until security has a better handle on guest actions) because of the proximity of the property both to the Contemporary itself and the Magic Kingdom in particular. My further guess is that Disney security has anticipated that untoward guests may gain access to the property during the day and otherwise "steal away" until the evening so that they can secure some of the magnificent fireworks views afforded by the Bay Lake Tower. Let's face it, we've all witnessed personally guests who stake out spots hours and hours before parades, Illuminations and special events like the Candlelight Processional. If I had paid my $112 a vacation point to be a member of the DVC at Bay Lake, I sure wouldn't want the general public stowing away and/or otherwise disrupting or destroying the services and amenities provided there. Its unique location is likely behind the policy, as the new addition to the AKL DVC does not have similar restrictions, and it just opened a couple of months ago.
As to the "chic or cheap" discussion, I really think it has everything to do with whether you appreciate the "contemporary" or modern style and architecture, which always seems to emphasize "less is more." I can understand your opinion (I am not a fan of the modern style myself), but I have been in the rooms there (I understand you have not) and was very, very impressed with the amenities and quality in the design and construction of the units. Nothing cheap about them at all, IMHO. They are well designed with attention to detail (even the plates/dishware in the one bedroom units are modern/contemporary in design - nice touch) and the furnishings appear quite top notch. Without having toured the whole facility (rooms, the Top of the World Lounge, pool area, all common areas etc.) I think that your comments are somewhat unfair and that you should revisit them after you have taken such a tour.
Thanks for the column.
Great report. Thanks.
My biggest gripe with the Bay Lake Towers is with the poor design of the tower itself - specifically, how it architecturally clashes so badly with the Contemporary Tower next door. There is nothing special or unique about this BLT design. It would be right at home in the skyline of many American cities, probably along Miami Beach, and it might fit right in up on International Drive near the convention center. Where it doesn't belong is next to the Contemporary.
I had never considered before just how 'cheap' the place might look, but it does (and I do tend to favor modern or contemporary design).
As for the tight security, people have always been able to wander around any Disney resort, with very few exceptions. You can't pool hop anymore (that was once permitted too, though), so limited access at Stormalong Bay isn't a good example. I would hope this policy gets relaxed to something more reasonable in time, because it sets a very bad precedent for Disney resorts.
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Mikado, I'm not saying you're wrong, but in my opinion the new tower looks terrific, and complements the old tower very nicely. I especially like how the face on the Seven Seas side is totally different from the courtyard view on the Bay Lake side. As to access, since there are no amenities for the general public, I don't have any problem with access being restricted.
And Kevin, I really like the photos of stuff that's new to you. Chances are those things will be new, or at least newish, to me too. Keep 'em coming!
Even if Disney wanted to make the DVC-only property more 'exclusive' by keeping out non-guests I'd be ok with it.
I'm sure a lot of it has to do with the newness, and as you mentioned the possibility of outsiders trying to get prime viewing spots.
Regarding the room/style comments.. I think the photo tours many people posted during the open house tours provided plenty of pix for people to base their opinions on. Unfortunately you missed out on some of the best stuff for Disney Geeks in the lounge upstairs, etc.
I am suprised by the lack of a check-in desk though. Yes, other properties are like this as well, but I'd find that rather annoying. I suppose valet and bellhops minimize that.
How did you miss out on the preview tours given the other week?
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To piggy-back what RenMan said, keep up the "new to me" segment Kevin. It seems many of us do not reside near WDW and only get out there for a special trip. So anything is new to us and may help with planning any upcoming trips out there... I happen to be a 'planner' when it comes to trips. Based on the replies from your last segment, people are either are 'planners' or freelancers when planning their schedules for vacations.
If there was an open house separate from the press screenings, I didn't know it in time. I think there was one on a weekday (Friday?) and I couldn't make it down that day.
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Kevin - I agree with you. I took lots of photos for my site of Kidani, which a lot of people appreciated. Bay Lake Tower was a pain (hence, I took few photos), and I am confused as why it has such a lock down. The Contemporary Resort is not locked down. The WL Villas are not. Beach Club Villas, Kidani, etc. - not locked down.
There just isn't much as far as amenities to lock it down for. Small lobby, small public area out back, etc. I am not sure I would have spent 2 1/2 years taking photos of it going up if I'd known how hard it'd be to get photos after. Oh - and the pool area isn't much to speak of, at least from what I see over the fence. It looked small and crowded. I would expect to see many more guests from the BLT go to the CR pool than the other way around.
From what I've read elsewhere, the biggest perk - the upstairs lounge - could eventually be used for events that have nothing to do with the members. I read a long thread on it on another site, the lounge isn't really owned by the DVC.
I have heard that the rooms are nice, I'd not heard anything about them looking cheap. But I've not taken a tour of any sort.
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Love the NEW TO ME feature.
I can understand a DVC property having this lockdown mentality. But if I can't tour it, with ease, I'm not going to stay there.
It is a shame your didn't manage to score a tour, because I would have liked to read a real review, instead of this tiny taste.
Please do more NEW TO ME. Great idea.
The DVC guy actually did volunteer to give me a tour, even arrange something private. But it was quite clear he was doing so to generate a sale, and I simply cannot abide by high-pressure sales tactics.
Someday I will attend a "normal" DVC sales presentation so I can write a miceage review. But I don't relish pressure cooker sales events, so I've delayed so far. Yes, I know, Disney is apparently much MUCH more low key than others. But this guy at the Contemporary leaned in that direction with me, and it's making me wonder if they are under more pressure than usual to sell.
Kevin Yee
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I am the author of several Disney books:
Jason's Disneyland Almanac - a daily history of Disneyland
Walt Disney World Hidden History - tributes, homages, and ride remnants at WDW
Your Day at the Magic Kingdom
Mouse Trap
Tokyo Disney Made Easy
101 Things You Never Knew About Disneyland
Magic Quizdom (The Disneyland Trivia Book)
The press [should be] a watchdog. Not an attack dog. Not a lapdog. A watchdog. Now, a watchdog can't be right all the time. He doesn't bark only when he sees or smells something that's dangerous. A good watchdog barks at things that are suspicious. Dan Rather
First of all, keep with the "New to Me" segment... I love seeing all these new details since I haven't been to the resort in three years.
Second, I'm definitely not a fan of how the Bay Lake Tower is secured to guests in DVC only. All other resorts are public grounds and the Top of the World lounge is even MORE secured... do you really need a DVC membership to browse some halls and look at some grounds?


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Rated 4 out of 5 by cjj370 location, location, location mike was my front desk agent. he was really nice and friendly. this was my first visit to Tampa and Mike set the expectation of the service I hoped to encounter while I was visiting. the Hotel was clean, everyone had the attitude that you were among friends.. I had a wonderful view of the bay..I would definitely stay and recommend this hotel to others. August 5, 2013
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Phard GREAT Staff!!! Justin, Coy and Adriana are amazing. I haven't had any problems with the reservations or they are just one phone call away. I would recommend anyone to seek out these people from the hotel staff if you need anything. I have stayed almost every week since last 3 or 4 months and i haven't had any problems with any of the staffs yet. July 16, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Colin25 Incredible Service While the property does leave a little to be desired, it is currently undergoing extensive renovations. The staff is exceptional. After only a few interactions they know you by name and can seemingly anticipate a guests needs. The interpersonal skills that the staff possesses makes this the only place I stay when visiting Tampa. January 5, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by jillski440 Tampa Positive: The front desk staff were extremely pleasant and accommodating!! The bellmen/valet staff were very tip-top and efficient. The bed was amazing in comfort. Negative:The restaurant and bar were both very disappointing. The sushi and the lox were not fresh and had an odor to them. Limited menu too. The food to table time in both areas was extremely slow (not busy times either). The bar tenders were polite, but not attentive to clients Overcharged me, corrected after I pointed it out. The room cleaning staff were loud at all times of the day, especially in the evening. At one point I had to call the front desk to report a complaint....loud screaming back and forth as they were cleaning their room. Frustrating. I attended a conference and most of the attendees stayed at the M...... I had heard that the Westin was a great stay, but was sadly disappointed. I travel frequently and really thought switching over to SPG would be a nice change. Not so sure now. November 18, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Cackalacky Outstanding Everything about our stay was superlative. The room was so clean and comfortable. The thermostat (along with everything else) worked perfectly. The bed was incredibly comfortable. The staff was so friendly. Both restaurants were amazing. We had such a great experience, we will always return to Westin for future visits to Tampa. September 4, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by JLS18 Good bed & location but service needs help. Pros: Good location, comfortable bed and linens, nice size room and bath, lovely view. Cons: Surprise charges on bill, had to request room housekeeping 2 out of 2 days, slow service with cold coffee in dining room, very noisy from hallway sounds, exercise room music too loud and no way to turn off, lobby music was unpleasant. July 15, 2013