Gay Archer on TV
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Printed Date: 26 March 2026 at 7:57pm
Topic: Gay Archer on TV
Posted By: johnk
Subject: Gay Archer on TV
Date Posted: 17 August 2007 at 6:44pm
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Hi All,
Much to my regret, but only caught the last minuets of a Coastal Ways documentary the other night on Watchet, missed the listing in the paper, was there a bit in the programme on Gay Arhcer? at the very end of the show there was a shot of the harbour with her sitting right in front! I know they looked at the houseboats when they filmned at Shoreham. going aboard a woman's just post-war vessel.
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Posted By: Pioneer
Date Posted: 28 February 2008 at 5:26pm
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The ex HMS Gay Archer as seen in February this year '08
Looking quite clean and tidy. ------------- Pioneer - Forum Moderator |
Posted By: johnk
Date Posted: 29 February 2008 at 12:55pm
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Hi there,
Indeed, great pic of Gay Archer, a real success story of course in restoration of an historic vessel, hope the owners are doing OK with her. I hope she might be able to get out and about though I understand it all costs!, Johnk |
Posted By: Pioneer
Date Posted: 01 April 2008 at 5:53pm
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Paul Childs has stated that the overhauled Stb'd Motor 'fired up' at the first touch of the button on Satuday (29th March). This has been quite a lengthy (and costly) rebuild for him - Paul having to have the motor lifted from the Hull -transported to Bristol - completely stripped out (to the last nut and bolt) - reassembled (with new parts shipped in from America) - Paul undertaking most of this work on his own - a true labour of love. Paul intends to be at the Bristol Regetta at the beginning of August - more news to follow.
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Posted By: johnk
Date Posted: 02 April 2008 at 10:47pm
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Hi there,
Great news re GA and the engine, stangly the starboard engine on the PR22 had to be re-built, using a slightly newer donor engine and was German of course! good also to hear she will be having an outing in Bristol. JohnK |
Posted By: Jacmac
Date Posted: 01 July 2008 at 1:36pm
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Hello Regarding "Gay" class in general on TV, I watched the film "The ship that died of shame" the other night. Am I right in thinking the boats in the film are post-war Gay class? They look very similar. If not theres some real nice footage whatever they are. Would be interested to know if anyone does. Regards |
Posted By: Jacmac
Date Posted: 01 July 2008 at 1:37pm
| PS - The boat number used in the film was P1081 |
Posted By: Pioneer
Date Posted: 01 July 2008 at 2:23pm
Yes 'jacmac' it was really P1050 HMS Gay Dragoon that 'played' the part of "1087" (I believe - not 1081) Lovely sounds in the opening credit runs - I have a good video copy of that film and I play it now and again, (when feeling a bit nostalgic) - she was my old boat (or should I say I served aboard her) ------------- Pioneer - Forum Moderator |
Posted By: Jacmac
Date Posted: 01 July 2008 at 2:41pm
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Apologies, you are correct, not 1081 but 1087! I assume she was still in service when they shot the film, so did the RN crew her or civilians under RN command? "Yes" I agree, truly spectacular sound at the start, if your video ever wears out PM me and I'll send you a DVD copy! Incidentally, any ideas about the others in the shot when they re-group and return to harbor? All Gay class I presume? Or is it a bit of film trickery and they're all Gay Dragoon?? Must have been a very enjoyable experience serving aboard such a craft - very jealous! Would it be worth starting a post listing films with boats of interest to BMPT members and forum users? I've seen several old films recently and been surprised at what crops up, some I know, and the others I'm sure members will enjoy identifying. Regards |
Posted By: Pioneer
Date Posted: 01 July 2008 at 3:21pm
The film was shot after I had left the service. I am led to believe that she was up for 'disposal' when the film company asked for the 'loan'. I also understand that there were several clips of an earlier class (mk3 Vosper) - but this (or these) would have been in private hands by then. Thank you for your kind offer - but I think I'll 'wear out' before the video
Cheers ------------- Pioneer - Forum Moderator |
Posted By: johnk
Date Posted: 02 July 2008 at 12:28am
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Hi all,
All good stuff above, is GA still do at Bristol? have dropped a line via web-site but must be busy, appreciate as with my friend with Velo 2, these things take a lot of looking after!
JohnK
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Posted By: Pioneer
Date Posted: 02 July 2008 at 8:10am
Yes, I do think that the Bristol trip is still on. I was offered a 'berth' and as much as I would like, personal problems have conspired against me be able to take up the offer - shame  .
Ted Childs is planning to make the trip - should get some pic's from him later. ------------- Pioneer - Forum Moderator |
Posted By: johnk
Date Posted: 02 July 2008 at 12:28pm
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Hi,
What a great pity, what a trip it would have been! had privilige of short hop on MTB 102 the other year, only GY to Lowestoft but fantastic none the less. Really must get along and have a look at her in person, had the DVD of the re-build of course, but not quite the same thing.
JohnK
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