Samuel Beckett Beckett never sold, donated or gave away. He refused to allow the play to be translated into film but did allow it to be played on television. Beckett translated all of his works into English himself, with the exception of "Molloy", for which he collaborated with Patrick Bowles. The success of "Waiting for Godot" opened up a career in theatre for its author. Beckett went on to write successful full-length plays, including "Fin de partie" ("Endgame") (1957), "Krapp's Last Tape" (1958, written in English), "Happy Days" (1961, also written in English), and "Play" (1963). In 1961, Beckett received the International
LÉ Samuel Beckett (P61) and planned to replace (decommissioned September 2013; sold October 2013) and (decommissioned January 2015; commissioned in the Maritime Squadron of the Armed Forces of Malta June 2015). Like the "Róisín"-class OPV, "Samuel Beckett" was designed by Vard Marine to a VARD 7 series design. Although similar to the "Róisín"-class OPV, "Samuel Beckett" is over longer, intended to increase its capabilities in the rough waters of the North Atlantic. The ship is designed to carry a crew of 44 and have space for up to 10 trainees. Additionally, "Samuel Beckett" is designed to carry remotely operated submersibles and a decompression chamber