ex-HMS Gay Archer

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   The story of the refurbishment of ex- HMS Gay Archer continues with news that the move from Northwich. Cheshire UK. was not made without its own problems. During the course of this short trip a Shaft (from "V" drive to Prop) sheered a key in a 'keyway'. Subsequent investigation showed that 'V' drive Flange's were made of unsuitable materials.

This is an early shot taken within the Engine Room (before engines were installed) showing the offending Flanges. They have now been replaced, not without some difficulty as the massive Engines and Fuel Tanks etc are now obviously in situ making the work area very cramped.
The story continues: 

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Pioneer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Pioneer Joined: 07 December 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 675	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pioneer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: ex-HMS Gay Archer Posted: 10 December 2005 at 1:03pm
	The story of the refurbishment of ex- HMS Gay Archer continues with news that the move from Northwich. Cheshire UK. was not made without its own problems. During the course of this short trip a Shaft (from "V" drive to Prop) sheered a key in a 'keyway'. Subsequent investigation showed that 'V' drive Flange's were made of unsuitable materials. This is an early shot taken within the Engine Room (before engines were installed) showing the offending Flanges. They have now been replaced, not without some difficulty as the massive Engines and Fuel Tanks etc are now obviously in situ making the work area very cramped. The story continues: Edited by Pioneer
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Pioneer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Pioneer Joined: 07 December 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 675	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pioneer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 December 2005 at 2:05pm
	This shot is of 'Archer at Salford Quay December 2005. Mk 3 Bofor now sporting its Barrel The boat will be berthed here until March 2006 I am told. Edited by Pioneer
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Christian Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 17 June 2005 Location: Gibraltar Status: Offline Points: 775	Post Options Post Reply Quote Christian Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 December 2005 at 12:05pm
	Just watched "The Ship That Died Of Shame" again,it's got unbelievably good footage of these boats (at speed,in formation,aerial views,in a chop etc)I think the boat seen on the slip is a Vosper 73' wartime boat as the chines don't seem high enough for a Gay class.I wonder how the film makers got such good footage of the boats in service configuration,then the abandoned at a scrapyard look,then done up really smartly as a gentlemans yacht.Perhaps some had been sold out of service and others were still RN?If you haven't got the video,put it on your Christmas wish list as it's superb.I tried to get another copy from Amazon but they're out of stock at the moment.

Pioneer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Pioneer Joined: 07 December 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 675	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pioneer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 December 2005 at 5:12pm
	In this film the 2nd FPB Squadron was used in the 'live action' shots - the 'Gay's' still very much in evidence. The scrap yard scene's were of ex-wartime boats up for disposal while several 'below deck' scene's were from film sets constructed at Pinewood Studios. HMS Gay Dragoon had the 'fictitious' 1087 pennant number painted on her Bow for the relevent shots. I agree the sounds of those Packard 'Merlins' alone make the purchase worthwhile.
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Pioneer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Pioneer Joined: 07 December 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 675	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pioneer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 December 2005 at 3:30pm
	Another shot of ex-HMS Gay Archer, taken during a very cold evening of December 2005 whilst moored at Salford Quay, Manchester UK.
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E.S.ChildsDrum1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 02 March 2005 Status: Offline Points: 43	Post Options Post Reply Quote E.S.ChildsDrum1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 March 2006 at 7:41pm
	Can anybody help as Gay Archer is now ready to set sail first to Ellesmere Port and then to Wachet, it is believed that a legal requirement to have on board is an Ecomat EM230 AIS Receiver as to date - nobody can give a firm answer. Is there anybody who who can give a definate answer? Ted Childs Drum1 Edited by Pioneer
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Christian Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 17 June 2005 Location: Gibraltar Status: Offline Points: 775	Post Options Post Reply Quote Christian Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 March 2006 at 11:45pm
	Hi Ted What type of vessel is she registered as?My understanding is that currently leisure and fishing vessels are exempt but all passenger and commercial shipping must fit it.I don't know the Ecomat but Nasa Marine do quite an economical version if you do need to fit one. Regards,Christian p.s.I saw a handsome fellah posing next to your model in the Mayhem "shows" section....

Pioneer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Pioneer Joined: 07 December 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 675	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pioneer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 March 2006 at 9:31am
	ex - HMS Gay Archer at the Holiday Inn - Ellesmere Port UK Engine Room Cowls fitted - Tear Drop Fairing over Port side Exhaust - the refurbishment continues. Edited by Pioneer
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Pioneer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Pioneer Joined: 07 December 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 675	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pioneer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 April 2006 at 8:03pm
	A great shot of the ex- HMS Gay Archer under power. This image was taken shortly before she left the Salford Quay's on her way down to Ellesmere Port Happy to say that she is now berthed at her 'base' at Watchet Harbour. Somerset UK. Image courtesy of www.davebillingephotography.com Edited by Pioneer
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Pioneer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Pioneer Joined: 07 December 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 675	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pioneer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 April 2006 at 9:43am
	Another fine shot - courtesy of www.davebillingephotography.com - ex-HMS Gay Archer leaving the Quays - April 2006.
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