1975 Das neue Jahr verlief „rundfunkmäßig“ etwas weniger aufregend. Radio Caroline hatte durch das Inkrafttreten des niederländischen Gesetzes und die Rückkehr zur englischen Küste einen erheblichen Aderlass an bekannten Diskjockeys erlitten. So war oft nur eine kleine Mannschaft an Bord, die seltener ersetzt wurde. Die Versorgung des Schiffes war nun deutlich komplizierter geworden, was sich leider … Read more
1981-83 Am 23. Juli wurde unser Sohn David geboren. Einige Tage später – Ulrike lag noch im Wochenbett im Hiltruper Krankenhaus – suchte ich nachmittags auf dem Receiver im Wohnzimmer unserer Münsteraner Wohnung mal wieder die Mittelwellenskala ab. Auf einer sonst in der Regel „stillen“ Frequenz hörte ich heute in sehr guter Qualität non-stop-Popmusik, darunter … Read more
In 1993-94, American magazine W5YI Report reported in detail on an new radioship in Boston Harbour. W5YI Report 01-08-1993 PIRATE TO BROADCAST FROM THE HIGH SEAS Do you remember Radio New York International, a pirate radio station that was operated some years ago by Alan Weiner from international waters outside the U.S. three mile … Read more
In the second half of the 1980s, American radio magazines reported extensively on another new radioship in Boston Harbour. Radio World – 1996-07-24 Vessel to Broadcast Message of Peace Former Radio Pirate Says He Will Play by the Rules When Broadcasting from the High Seas by Alan Haber KIOWA, Kan. A new offshore shortwave and … Read more
An obituary by Paul Rusling In the 60s, calls to Caroline International were handled by young Miss Rosalie Siedenburg, an Amsterdam dolly-bird, better known as Pinky, who manned the office at Singel 160, bleached Spangles hair, and looked after the hundreds of visitors (many slept in the studio upstairs). Among those in love with her … Read more
In October 1965, reports first emerged about a new offshore radio project called “Radio Channel,” which was set to broadcast from a former Italian naval frigate. The plan was to station the floating radio station six miles off the coast of Bexhill-on-Sea and to transmit pop music programmes to southern England. The first announcement was … Read more
The Deep Diver was built in 1945 as a supply vessel for the Admiralty. Less than 100 feet long, she had a more powerful engine than the MV Mi Amigo. In 1977, the ship was partially equipped as a floating radio station in Belfast Harbour, Northern Ireland, under the guise of a film lighting vessel—an … Read more
Ship details: Builder Burrard Dry Dock Co. Ltd., North VancouverLaid down 3 September 1940Launched 23 January 1941Commissioned 1 July 1941Decommissioned 6 October 1945Identification Pennant number: J162Honours and awards Atlantic 1944, Normandy 1944[1]Fate Sold 1947 for scrapClass and type Bangor-class minesweeperDisplacement 672 long tons (683 t)Length 180 ft (54.9 m) oaBeam 28 ft 6 in (8.7 … Read more
By Hans Knot Radio broadcasts from ships have played an important role in international waters off Western Europe, often aiming to challenge government control over radio waves—and with success. Of course, there have been similar attempts outside Europe, with two major examples being Radio Hauraki off the coast of New Zealand and The Voice of … Read more
Von Hans Knot Radio von Schiffen spielte eine wichtige Rolle in den internationalen Gewässern von Westeuropa, meist mit dem Ziel, die Regierungsgesetze hinsichtlich der Nutzung von Radiowellen zu umgehen. Und das mit Erfolg. Natürlich gab es auch weitere Versuche außerhalb Europas, mit zwei großen Beispielen: Radio Hauraki vor der Küste von Neuseeland und The Voice … Read more