Sensational stuff and far more personal than Frater's story!!
As to Karachi: when was "Speedbird House" built, or could it have been a converted hotel? The one in which you stayed sounds a bit like the descriptions I've heard.
Had a thought some time ago of purchasing a Sandringham and attempting to re-create to UK-Aust trip by boat. A dream only. The major drawback I saw would be that those who kept the lake and river landing paths clear of debris and so adeptly handled the tenders would have long gone. I could envisage my asset full of rich pax sinking to the bottom of a harbour having struck a log or similar!! <img src="eek.gif" border="0">
This really is a great forum. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">
G'day <img src="wink.gif" border="0">
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