BMPT

The original question was

“Does the British in B.M.P.T mean British built or does it mean Country”

My point was that it meant nothing but the reproduction of the originals company name. e.g. it was just a word.

If you take the question to mean

“What nationality of vessel is the BMPT interested in?

Then the answer is in the following quote from the BMPT website.

“The British Military Powerboat Trust has been established to create a national Exhibition Centre which will display the innovation, development and history of the high-speed craft used by the British armed forces in the 20th century, and bring them to life. The emphasis will be firmly upon the chance for all to experience the dynamism of the real working object.”

However the trust is obviously not completely narrow minded hence the inclusion of s130. Though perhaps she merited inclusion by the fact of being owned by the British armed forces after the war?

So Clive that means we are both right!!

Yes I know what the term means. The words do not insult or bother me nor do I consider words to be rude. The act of course is an affront to humanity.

I take great pride in the fact that I live in a country where another can tell me that my use of an expression is wrong. But if the intention is to prevent me from using the expression in that context again id urge the other party to consider what the suppression of speech means.

The fact that you feel able to point out to me that I’m wrong makes me smile. If we were in a country where cleansing of any sort was practiced id be surprised if any of us would dare be as outspoken.

I’m glad that we live in a country where Wheelspanner is comfortable enough to tell me that he find my use of the term inappropriate.

My personal opinion is that they are just words and do not diminish the serious of the act.

I agree, you did not. I did lol.

However you did say that YOU normaly get things wrong.I was just saying you were right!

Though you just managed to prove me wrong! dam

But in my defence, if you look up the term soapbox (and I prefixed my ‘rant’ with a notice that it was a soapbox. E.G. *Soap box mode*)

in ‘,Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia,’ it says

“The term is also used metaphorically to describe a person engaging in often flamboyant impromptu or unofficial public speaking, as in the phrases "He's on his soapbox",

The word flamboyant means

“Given to ostentatious or audacious display”

Therefore any word or combination of words in that statement designed to elicit an emotional response and sway the reader is acceptable and arguably expected.

 

Edited by northeastuser

I must agree with Wheelspanner, I think MTB 71 would be great back in the water and preserving the E boat is much more sensible.. and cost effective.

i agree as well, some vessels should just be preserved not restored completly.

M.T.B. 71 is at Duxford, but I also have to agree with wheelspanner she appears to be a forgotten boat and she would look great in the water under power. She was one of DuCanes best and of course the forerunner to many offshore powerboat design's. Like a previous writer I am curious as to how they came to 4million to refurbish  the E-Boat and why was it given away and not sold to boost the funds of the Trust bearing mind it had not been put out on loan to the other Group.