john1950 Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 I have not done any research yet. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty2 Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Years work pfff but nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Not planning a rescue are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1950 Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Only going to try to find it's history. It is for sale though I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon king Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Worth looking on the National Historic Ships Register to see if it is listed there. You can limit searches by date of manufacture, say 1939 to 1945. A surprising number of MTBs and MGBs survive as houseboats. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Just needs the bilges pumping out , fastest coble out of Blyth ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 If its for sale, does the Vendor have much history about it that he can tell you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 This site will be useful for research. http://www.bmpt.org.uk/index.htm Difficult to tell what it might be from the photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1950 Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 I am waiting for the owner to give me some information, Name and or number. Thanks for any information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty2 Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Interesting research project, would even Be better when it gets restore to its old glory's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1950 Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 She seems to have been the victim of an engine room explosion, so has survived against the odds so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Sounds interesting, do you know her year of manufacture yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon king Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 (edited) Looks like a 1950s Thornycroft 43’ RAF Range Safety Launch Edited June 8, 2020 by simon king More info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Yep, think you're right. http://www.bmpt.org.uk/other_boats_history/RSL-1664/index.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1950 Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 (edited) It's a bit like wrestling water at the minute, trying to get information. I think it is the same type as the one involved in an accident while making for Amble harbour in the late 1960s, possibly early 1970s. With the remains of the boat taken to RAF Acklington. Edited June 9, 2020 by john1950 correction addition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 I do like the look of that restored one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1950 Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 Rescue Pinnace number 1386 capsized while heading for Amble harbour on 29 sept 1969 with the loss of 3 crew. A memorial has been erected at Amble harbour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyman46 Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 where is it, please - peterh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 ISTR that the RAF had crew permanent based around Budle Bay still clearing munitions - until very late , probably circa. 1980 / 1990 , they would have had such a craft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyman46 Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 John "1950" - where is it and has it a centre with a V-Drive, please peterh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyman46 Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 engine!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1950 Posted March 8, 2023 Author Share Posted March 8, 2023 (edited) Hi if you mean the memorial it used to be near the old weighbridge in the harbour. If you mean the hull, it is in a storage yard on West Sleekburn Ind. Est. NE22 7LQ. It was in Blyth Harbour for a few years before moving to Amble where it had the fire. Edited March 8, 2023 by john1950 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyman46 Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Thank you - any news on the third engine, please peterh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1950 Posted March 8, 2023 Author Share Posted March 8, 2023 I have not heard anything, It has 2 GMs fitted. I have not been back for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyman46 Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 I NEED a V-Drive, Drive-Shaft, Prop Shaft for MASB S32 - All the indications are that she came away from Gib without them!! peterh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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