Fairmile? At Chatham Historic Dockyard
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Topic: Fairmile? At Chatham Historic Dockyard
Posted By: Rlangham
Subject: Fairmile? At Chatham Historic Dockyard
Date Posted: 25 February 2006 at 9:45pm
| When I visited the Chatham Historic Dockyard down in Kent last year I saw what looked like a Fairmile by the dockyards pontoon, does anyone know more about it? From what I remember it had been converted, not too heavily though I think |
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Posted By: Christian
Date Posted: 26 February 2006 at 11:22am
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Hello Robert To my knowledge there are only 2 Fairmile MGB survivors (C-Type);
Xoron at Bembridge (ex MGB 321) and Eidolon (ex MGB 325); http://www.nhsc.org.uk/index.cfm/event/getVessel/vref/519 - http://www.nhsc.org.uk/index.cfm/event/getVessel/vref/519 Any chance of a pic of the boat you saw? |
Posted By: Pioneer
Date Posted: 26 February 2006 at 1:11pm
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I spotted these 2 Hulls at Rochester UK earlier this year - a poor image I know - but the rear most Hull had 483 painted on the Bow - the Black Hull had a name that I was unable to read (they ain't what they used to be:( ------------- Pioneer - Forum Moderator |
Posted By: Christian
Date Posted: 27 February 2006 at 9:52am
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Hi Pioneer These look to be ex Ham Class inshore minesweepers,beamier aft than a Fairmile B and no portholes.The grey one looks to be very original. Links to a couple of other very original Hams for sale http://commercial.apolloduck.co.uk/feature.phtml?id=21717 - http://commercial.apolloduck.co.uk/feature.phtml?id=21717 and http://www.maritimesales.com/SBP10.htm - http://www.maritimesales.com/SBP10.htm this second one could be the grey one you pictured.She was for sale in Belgium. A lovely Ham conversion(listed as a Fairmile) http://www.mondialbroker.com/brokers/646/G/13463_1_69.jpg - http://www.mondialbroker.com/brokers/646/G/13463_1_69.jpg |
Posted By: Rlangham
Date Posted: 27 February 2006 at 4:39pm
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I think it's the grey one, hopefully going to Chatham in Easter so i'll get a pic this time (last time didn't have a camera, only my dads which was playing up) ------------- |
Posted By: rozm2
Date Posted: 09 June 2006 at 10:04am
| The one in front is the Earl or Romney, an ex training vessel, been on board, nice condition, ex HMS Echo I belive. Was owned b y the marine society |
Posted By: Christian
Date Posted: 09 June 2006 at 10:23am
| That's right.The one behind is the Ougree,a Belgian Ham. |
Posted By: jimmy p
Date Posted: 18 November 2006 at 4:48am
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some sad news indeed! One of the last fairmiles's ML162 was towed off to be broken last week. Made an attempt to save her and so did a few dutch guys but the broads authority had made up thier minds and history and determination cant stand in the way of politics. They made this decision just before they increased the chocolate ration from 30grammes to 25grammes i think. I'm glad sir Winston S cant see this happenning ------------- A boat is a hole in the water surrounded by wood, into which one throws money |
Posted By: clive
Date Posted: 10 March 2007 at 10:05pm
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Hello all, Has this been spotted yet? http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1341911/0 - http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1341911/0 Fairmile. Sorry if it has I did look! ------------- masbie something in the water. www.freewebs.com/masb32/ |
Posted By: johnk
Date Posted: 11 March 2007 at 7:47am
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Hi Clive, Just had a look, well, seems at least long enough for a D PERHAPS, but may by just wishfull thinking, any of our more knowledgable people have any ideas?
John |
Posted By: marksaab
Date Posted: 11 March 2007 at 9:12am
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Hi John What a lovely sunny Sunday morning! yes i spotted this one as well, fairmile S...not heard of that before, meeting Philip Simons today I will ask him about the "S" Mark
------------- Only yield when you must, never "give up the ship," but fight on to the last "with a stiff upper lip!" |
Posted By: clive
Date Posted: 11 March 2007 at 11:18am
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I thoght it was a B converted. I did not mention the 's' as I had not heard of it before and assumed it was a mistake or just part of the ID number.... ------------- masbie something in the water. www.freewebs.com/masb32/ |
Posted By: Christian
Date Posted: 11 March 2007 at 7:30pm
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Hi Clive Golden Arrow ex Sea Queen (or Sea Kayem) thought most likely to be ex ML 917. Yes, a Fairmile B. There was never a Fairmile S. Rgds, Christian. |
Posted By: marksaab
Date Posted: 11 March 2007 at 11:27pm
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Hi Christian Yes the "S" had Phil Simons puzzled when I mentioned it to him today! Small hopes about her being that elusive last remaining "D" boat! regards Mark ------------- Only yield when you must, never "give up the ship," but fight on to the last "with a stiff upper lip!" |