MASB 27

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A brief update on the old girl! 
Shes been alongside Gay Archer since her arrival. All the reminance of the houseboat are now gone (there was a lot) and the refit below decks is well under way.

A complete set of longitudinal engine bearers is due to arrive in a few weeks as the original ones were removed in the 80's.

My brother and I have been across the country searching for hardware from various mud filled "hulks" (the lengths you have to go to eh?). I am in desperate need of P brackets (shaft struts) and rudders (3 of each) if anyone knows where some are gathering dust please let me know!

She is due to come out of the water sometime in spring once the new bulkheads and engine bearers are fitted.

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OC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 06 March 2012 Status: Offline Points: 36	Post Options Post Reply Quote OC Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: MASB 27 Posted: 04 February 2013 at 7:32pm
	A brief update on the old girl! Shes been alongside Gay Archer since her arrival. All the reminance of the houseboat are now gone (there was a lot) and the refit below decks is well under way. A complete set of longitudinal engine bearers is due to arrive in a few weeks as the original ones were removed in the 80's. My brother and I have been across the country searching for hardware from various mud filled "hulks" (the lengths you have to go to eh?). I am in desperate need of P brackets (shaft struts) and rudders (3 of each) if anyone knows where some are gathering dust please let me know! She is due to come out of the water sometime in spring once the new bulkheads and engine bearers are fitted.

OC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 06 March 2012 Status: Offline Points: 36	Post Options Post Reply Quote OC Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 February 2013 at 8:07pm
	Almost forgot, there is a nice 3 page spread on her in the latest issue of Warships magazine! Which includes some wartime shots of her and some very interesting history!

johnk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 March 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1319	Post Options Post Reply Quote johnk Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 February 2013 at 2:30pm
	Hi there, Many thanks for the update on 27, indeed, what an effort there! you really are going for it...saw the business on the harbour and the baby in the buggy going over the side! nothing to do with you of course....not sure why I mentioned it! but any way, really, I go to Bristol to see the Medway Queen paddler, you would not be far....so perhaps I can arrange something in due course..., to see her and 2552, joining MTB102, HDML Medusa I think is great, Johnk

OC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 06 March 2012 Status: Offline Points: 36	Post Options Post Reply Quote OC Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 February 2013 at 7:28pm
	Thanks John. I tried to reply to your PM, but your inbox is full!

johnk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 March 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1319	Post Options Post Reply Quote johnk Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 February 2013 at 8:43pm
	Hi OC, Many thanks, sorted if you would care to try again, most welcome, Johnk

OC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 06 March 2012 Status: Offline Points: 36	Post Options Post Reply Quote OC Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 April 2013 at 7:03pm
	Evening gents, Plenty been going on below decks. I made and fitted the exhaust pipes for some moral support (makes it look like we're getting somewhere!) I will get a video diary of below decks up soon.

johnk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 March 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1319	Post Options Post Reply Quote johnk Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 April 2013 at 8:24am
	Hi there, Many thanks for the latest post there.....all the best, Johnk

johnk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 March 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1319	Post Options Post Reply Quote johnk Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2013 at 4:25pm
	Hi there, Just to say there is a piece on MASB 27 in May issue of the Coastal Forces Heritage Trust magazine, can be viewed/downloaded via link on this site....also great piece on the raid on St Nazaire and the loss of the 10th Canadian flotilla at Ostend, 28th April also saw the anniversary of operation Tiger. JohnK

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	Here's the Link John - http://www.coastal-forces.org.uk/downloads/may13.pdf
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johnk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 March 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1319	Post Options Post Reply Quote johnk Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 May 2013 at 2:59pm
	Hi there, Ah, many thanks for that, should have done myself, but much appreciated, Johnk