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Tobi
Katrina and the Waves - Walking On Sunshine
Onderweg naar Frankrijk en luisterend naar Radio Monique in mijn cabine
Leo ten Have
Het mooie weer komt er aan, werken op de bouw met Radio Monique op de radio
Radio Monique
De zender die de rijke traditie van de zeezenders voortzet en je dag en nacht laat genieten van tijdloze hits, warme presentaties en een unieke sfeer die je meeneemt naar de gouden jaren van de radio.
Katrina and the Waves - Walking On Sunshine
Onderweg naar Frankrijk en luisterend naar Radio Monique in mijn cabine
Leo ten Have
Het mooie weer komt er aan, werken op de bouw met Radio Monique op de radio
Radio Monique
De zender die de rijke traditie van de zeezenders voortzet en je dag en nacht laat genieten van tijdloze hits, warme presentaties en een unieke sfeer die je meeneemt naar de gouden jaren van de radio.
Let's save the MV Ross revenge
The MV Ross Revenge is an iconic ship that played a major role in the history of the offshore radio station Radio Caroline, and later also for Radio Monique. For many radio enthusiasts, the vessel represents a unique and important piece of radio history.
Unfortunately, the MV Ross Revenge is currently in poor condition and urgently requires maintenance. In order to preserve the ship and give it a new lease of life, extensive restoration work is needed. The costs of these essential repairs are considerable and require the support of the community.
Two crowdfunding campaigns have been launched to raise the funds needed to restore the MV Ross Revenge. Anyone who cares about the history of offshore radio is warmly invited to contribute.
Together we can ensure that the MV Ross Revenge is preserved for future generations.
If you would like to help preserve the MV Ross Revenge, please click on the links below to learn more about the crowdfunding campaigns and how you can contribute. Your support is invaluable!
The history
The Ross Revenge is a ship that played an important role in the world of offshore radio. The vessel served as the broadcasting ship for Radio Caroline, Radio Monique, and several religious radio stations. Even today it still hosts occasional broadcasts and also functions as a museum
The Ross Revenge was built in 1960 in Bremerhaven, Germany. Originally it sailed as a commercial trawler under the name Freyr and flew the Icelandic flag. In 1963 the ship was sold to Ross Fisheries in Grimsby and was renamed Ross Revenge, receiving the fishing registration GY718. During the last Cod War it even rammed a British warship, an event that made the vessel famous. As a result of the Anglo-Icelandic conflicts the ship was eventually taken out of commercial service.
In 1981 the Ross Revenge was purchased by Radio Caroline after their previous broadcasting ship, the Mi Amigo, sank in 1980. The vessel was converted into a radio ship in Solares, near Santander on the north coast of Spain. A remarkable 90-metre transmission mast was installed on the deck, the tallest structure ever mounted on a ship. Two RCA Ampliphase transmitters were installed in the hold, one of which had a power output of 50 kW. In addition, two radio studios were built on board.
On 4 August 1983 the Ross Revenge left the port of Santander under its own power, but engine problems meant that the Spanish tug Aznar Jose Luis had to assist once again. Official broadcasts began on 20 August 1983. In 1984 Radio Monique started broadcasting from the ship through a partnership with Dutch business partners.
During a severe storm on 25 November 1987 the transmission mast collapsed. Although structural damage had already occurred during an earlier storm, it had not been sufficiently repaired. Both radio stations were forced to suspend their broadcasts temporarily, but on 3 December Radio Caroline returned to the air at low power.
