When Noah launched his ark he had many urgent problems. But at least he didn't have to show the authorities that he had the correct paperwork.
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That problem, however, has hit the owner of a giant replica of Noah's Ark.
Aad Peters's vessel has been impounded by coastguards and cannot be moved because it does not have paperwork proving it is seaworthy.
Local residents have condemned it as a floating eyesore which blocks out sunlight and spoils the view from local homes.
The vessel is just under half the size of the ark in the Bible which measured 300 cubits, the equivalent of 510ft, and was used by Noah to save pairs of every animal when the world flooded.
It is reported to have been racking up fines of £500 a day since April 1 when a deadline to move it was missed.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency says it cannot release the ark until it has a load line certificate, which states how low it can safely sink in the water when fully loaded, and papers to show its hull has not been treated with anti-fouling paint, which contains chemicals harmful to wildlife.
Ark at them
Ark at them
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They should try to get 7 pairs of rats to board. If they do so willingly, it's obviously safe enough.
What kind of rats?
Arggh Argggh Rats.
Pirate / Bible joke?
What kind of rats?
Arggh Argggh Rats.
Pirate / Bible joke?
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I thought that was the purpose of anti-fouling paint — to be harmful to wildlife such as barnacles, mollusks, and other sea-going critters that make a habit of attaching themselves the hulls of boats.Gob wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 8:06 amThe Maritime and Coastguard Agency says it cannot release the ark until it has a load line certificate, which states how low it can safely sink in the water when fully loaded, and papers to show its hull has not been treated with anti-fouling paint, which contains chemicals harmful to wildlife.
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I guess we're lucky Noah had papers for his Ark. Otherwise there would be no green alligators and long-necked geese, humpty-back camels and chimpanzees. Not to mention cats and rats and elephants.
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But he couldn't wait for no unicorns.
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The real story...?
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