[Platforms] Message from Michele on Georges Petit

[Roy Lowry]

Dear All,

Something very odd happened to the following message from Michele: I got it as a uncaught bounce.  In case it didn't get through the text follows:

Dear Colleagues,

On the 2 pictures that you can see here
http://paleopolis.rediris.es/Phoronida/EMIG/Souvenirs/Navires/images/GPetit.jpg 
http://antares.in2p3.fr/Overview/boats/gp.gif 

The same boat "Professeur Georges Petit" with 2 different paints :
1st one the name painted is PR GEORGES PETIT
2nd one : PROF. G. PETIT

Just to say that what is painted on the hull may not bee a good idea.

Best regards

Michèle

All I can say is there are times when I despair. I went for the hull because it's less likely to vary when compared to written documents.

Just what is authoritative????? The problem isn't just with small ships.  In published documentation the current CEFAS flagship is referred to as 'CEFAS ENDEAVOUR', 'CEFAS Endeavour', 'Cefas Endeavour' and 'ENDEAVOUR'.  I think all we can do is agree amongst ourselves on a case by case basis giving weight to the opinion of the relevant national authority (i.e. Michele for our friend Georges), which gives us 'Professeur Georges Petit'.

Cheers, Roy.