HDML
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Printed Date: 26 March 2026 at 9:14pm
Topic: HDML
Posted By: John.A.
Subject: HDML
Date Posted: 05 December 2010 at 4:09pm
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Are we about to have another HDML rebuilt at Hythe.? This afternoon I spotted a HDML outside the Hythe yard, this is one I havn't seen before, she is light in the water with little of her original superstructure . From Waiterose car park the hull looks in good condition.
Anyone know about her ? Regards John.A. ------------- John.A. |
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Posted By: johnk
Date Posted: 06 December 2010 at 4:33pm
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Hi John,
Interesting, of course there is the now fully restored 1387 at Gunwharf Quays but clearly not this one, be great if you can get a picture, though never done this myself have to say, a few kicking about I think as houseboats or motor boats.
Johnk
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Posted By: John.A.
Date Posted: 06 December 2010 at 5:59pm
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Hello Johnk, It has been said many times, always carry a camera when snooping around boat yards. Never mind I am sure someone will come up with the answers. This vessel is right out side the yard that did the Medusa , thats what made me think she is going to be slipped. When I manage to operate my new printer scanner I have lots of interesting photos of passenger vessels in Devon. Pride of the darts 1/2 the spectacular accident we had on Christmas Day 1956 sinking the Regency Belle after smashing down parts of Princess Pier . If you have a copy of South Devon Steamers & Ferries page 31 shows Jimmy Dales work boat a former sea plane tender. The vessel on the right is the Moria an iron Swedish motor yacht . The fairmile B is Warrior Gerrant. Kind Regards John A. ------------- John.A. |
Posted By: johnk
Date Posted: 07 December 2010 at 10:50am
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Hi John,
Many thanks for that, perhaps if the yard is still going, was due for developement I believe but perhaps delayed now, yes the good old Dart boats, the Fairmile that was restored as a moving house boat is up for sale now...
Johnk
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Posted By: John.A.
Date Posted: 07 December 2010 at 11:05am
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No luck with the photos. Unable to load wrong size they are now in the folder. Must get my grandson to show me !!! ------------- John.A. |
Posted By: johnk
Date Posted: 07 December 2010 at 3:40pm
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No problem, understand you need as would I, a technical consultant,
Johnk
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Posted By: Pioneer
Date Posted: 10 December 2010 at 5:16pm
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Christian has requsted these images to be uploaded. I am not sure of the context.
 
      ------------- Pioneer - Forum Moderator |
Posted By: John.A.
Date Posted: 10 December 2010 at 5:50pm
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Thanks to Christian and Pioneer for their help what a performance . Photos of Regency Belle taken after the severe easterly gale Christmas day 1956, she broke away from Princess pier at lunch time smashing the walk way down then sitting on the cast iron piles that snapped off. We raised her after four days using seven coventry climax pumps, then towed by Pride of the Dart to Torquay inner harbour. Finally repaired at the Dorset Lake Ship Yard. A complete new starboard side. John.A. ------------- John.A. |
Posted By: johnk
Date Posted: 12 December 2010 at 7:44am
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These are great shots, seven conventry climax pumps, we have one at the Medway Queen base, belongs to the site owner, had a go at using it once to clear mud from the ship, but way to powerfull, engine used in the Hillman Imp I believe. Many thanks,
Johnk
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Posted By: andyht57
Date Posted: 12 December 2010 at 5:06pm
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The Coventry Climax Engine was at one time used in Grand Prix cars, very powerful and high revving engines. ------------- Andy T |
Posted By: phil
Date Posted: 12 December 2010 at 7:36pm
| they were good , I had one in a norton dominator motorcycle a few years ago |
Posted By: johnk
Date Posted: 15 December 2010 at 4:08pm
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Hi Andy, Ah, well I did not know that, just the hillman imp one, many thanks, Regards John |
Posted By: Christian
Date Posted: 27 January 2011 at 2:38pm
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This is the vessel mistaken for a HDML at Hythe;
http://www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/ships_register.php?action=ship&id=2298 - http://www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/ships_register.php?action=ship&id=2298
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Posted By: burgundyben
Date Posted: 28 January 2011 at 8:22pm
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Ah, I wondered what happened to her, she was ashore at the yard where I keep my boat for a long time, un paid fees, the yard but her on ebay and she went to the Itchen as the colour pics show. Fine looking boat, never draws 8ft, the waterline wasnt 2 foot above my head when ashore. Hope someone fixes her up ok. ------------- Napier Lion engine wanted. |
Posted By: John.A.
Date Posted: 12 February 2011 at 7:18pm
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Well done Christian thats the very boat, the hull is almost identical to an HDML except no portholes and the stearn has a slight rake. If she is ever finished she will make useful yacht. ------------- John.A. |
Posted By: old-un
Date Posted: 12 May 2015 at 11:55pm
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I have been looking for these pictures for over 30 years. My father ran his business on this boat from 1954 to 1961. I spent many hours on her as a crew member (unpaid) I also spent many hours on the Pride of the Dart the converted HDML. Any chance of a copy of the photos. I do have a rare photo from 1963 of the Pride. Despite being one of the first architectural practices in Bedfordshire to convert to CAD in 88 this is the first forum I have been involved in ‘Help.’ ------------- Devonian Exile. |
Posted By: Pioneer
Date Posted: 13 May 2015 at 8:58am
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Hello Old-Un Welcome aboard I have sent you a Private Message Best Regards ------------- Pioneer - Forum Moderator |