WW2 AIR SEA RESCUE Boat wanted

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   Hi Everyone,

I was speaking to a WW2 Air Sea Rescue veteran who actively involved with the RTTL & Pinnace at the RAF museum in Hendon.

He served on the Whalebacks and later Seaplane Tenders and asked me if there were any ex-ASR boats still around. The museum has recently  purchased a Seaplane tender and wants an ex-ASR Hants & Dorsets or whaleback to save.

I know of the Clive's MASB  and HSL145 in West Mersea.    Does anyone know what happened to Robrina  or  the H&D in the Dauntless boatyard?

There was a 63' boat being restored on the south coast a few years ago.

It would be great if we could help locate and save one of the few survivors.  The boat must be WW2 vintage, ex-ASR   and 63' or greater.

Thanks
Don

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dgray Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24 November 2005 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 580	Post Options Post Reply Quote dgray Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: WW2 AIR SEA RESCUE Boat wanted Posted: 25 January 2010 at 7:03pm
	Hi Everyone, I was speaking to a WW2 Air Sea Rescue veteran who actively involved with the RTTL & Pinnace at the RAF museum in Hendon. He served on the Whalebacks and later Seaplane Tenders and asked me if there were any ex-ASR boats still around. The museum has recently purchased a Seaplane tender and wants an ex-ASR Hants & Dorsets or whaleback to save. I know of the Clive's MASB and HSL145 in West Mersea. Does anyone know what happened to Robrina or the H&D in the Dauntless boatyard? There was a 63' boat being restored on the south coast a few years ago. It would be great if we could help locate and save one of the few survivors. The boat must be WW2 vintage, ex-ASR and 63' or greater. Thanks Don
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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: 1355	Post Options Post Reply Quote johnk Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 January 2010 at 11:04pm
	HI Don, That's interesting, the 145 is quite far go as per the pics, the one at Dauntless was also on the site but suspected broken back, but if going into a museum....better than nothing ie scrapped. Johnk

John Cook Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 07 August 2009 Location: Canvey Island Status: Offline Points: 33	Post Options Post Reply Quote John Cook Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 February 2010 at 8:08am
	Dear Don, There are always the Halcon and Dauntless Boatyards at Canvey Island, I'm not an expert but, one see's half a dozen boats which roughly fit the description you mention. The 'Whaleback' at Dauntless may have a broken back, but she floats twice every day and does it matter when the Museum would have to spend a Million to restore her. John Cook

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: 1355	Post Options Post Reply Quote johnk Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 February 2010 at 8:16pm
	Hi there, Point taken, was not suggesting any one take on a pup for sure, 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: 1355	Post Options Post Reply Quote johnk Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 February 2010 at 9:44pm
	Hi All, Just seen the picture of HDML Medusa on the what's new button on the home page of the site, ready for launch, hope OK to highlight, sure she will be fine till Monday, what a great site and well done to all the team, can't wait to see her underway again. Johnk

clive Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 December 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 379	Post Options Post Reply Quote clive Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 March 2010 at 3:42pm
	As a static display would it matter if she had a bust keel or leaks a bit? if she was being prepared for dry static display what would be wrong with softwood screwed into place and painted up to look the part? It would give the feel of the size and show off the most striking hull lines ever produced (Whaleback IMHO) after all she would be an original boat not a copy, there is a man down the road from me who makes fiberglass Spitfires, Hurricanes and V2 bombs, they are fine for static display, he even refurbs them after 15 or so years!
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dgray Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24 November 2005 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 580	Post Options Post Reply Quote dgray Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 March 2010 at 7:58pm
	Thanks John, Any chance of a photo of the ST hull you mentioned before. Thanks everyone for the info. Anyone fancy a rummage at Canvey Island! BTW, An interesting Dunkirk/Medway Queen link at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMhEDiHd69g Cheers
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dgray Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24 November 2005 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 580	Post Options Post Reply Quote dgray Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 March 2010 at 4:49pm
	I've been looking at the problem of moving large boats by road. These guys below do a lot of UK work and can handle EXCEPTIONAL loads as you'll see from their web site. http://www.vandervlist.co.uk/Page/sp126/index.html Might help somebody.....
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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: 1355	Post Options Post Reply Quote johnk Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 March 2010 at 7:12pm
	Hi Don, Just had a look at the You Tube piece, very interesting indeed, thanks for posting, sorry no joy with this picture. Johnk

jimmy p Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 26 September 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 283	Post Options Post Reply Quote jimmy p Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 May 2010 at 11:43pm
	Definately up for a mooch around canvey. Any yards with slips there? they were tough old tubs but lightly built, wouldnt want to lift one without lots of bracing if damaged. that said mtb 24 has had a broken back for 20yrs & hasnt imploded yet. Got a few large seasoned oak trees to cut into a keel. can buy a table saw & make into floorboards if any swaps for mahogany or sapele for 145 & i deliver. Off on roadtrip in few weeks so take my camera to canvey & mk1 eyeball. Let me know if museum takes one, i'll mud monkey for a week to get her ashore
	A boat is a hole in the water surrounded by wood, into which one throws money