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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Lifeboats => Topic started by: g6hfk on September 01, 2009, 03:01:32 pm

Title: Lifeboat, Spirit of Blyth & Wansbeck
Post by: g6hfk on September 01, 2009, 03:01:32 pm
Can anyone help I need to find out how far the deck is below the top of the bulwarks along the length of the boat. Blyth is a long trip from home, I have got the hull, deck houses and photographs but no plan as she was built as a private boat
 thanks Les
Title: Re: Lifeboat, Spirit of Blyth & Wansbeck
Post by: nemesis on September 05, 2009, 05:22:49 pm
I take that this vessel is the private venture one, the one that was at Caister, as the RNLI took away
the Trent that was based at Blyth & left a Rib. See what I can do, cant promise because there is a Gatehouse at the entrance to the moorings.
                                        Nemesis
Title: Re: Lifeboat, Spirit of Blyth & Wansbeck
Post by: nemesis on September 05, 2009, 08:32:43 pm
I take that this vessel is the private venture one, the one that was at Caister, as the RNLI took away
the Trent that was based at Blyth & left a Rib. See what I can do, cant promise because there is a Gatehouse at the entrance to the moorings.
                                        Nemesis 
 
 
Title: Re: Lifeboat, Spirit of Blyth & Wansbeck
Post by: nemesis on September 05, 2009, 08:48:42 pm
Sorry for the mistake, the first posting did not go.Took myself off to Blyth only to find that she has been moved, she is Surrounded by high fencing & barbed wire & the viewing is completely obscured.
I have since googled Blyth Volunteer LifeBoat, Caister (Norfork) L/B & they should be able to give you some info. Also the vessel was fitted out by Goodchilds Marine Services, Burgh Castle. I do not know
at this time if I know any of the crew or any other people connected with this craft that I can call on.
If I do I will let you know. It looks like I may have to make an appointment when someone will be there to let me on board,
                                          Nemesis
                                           
Title: Re: Lifeboat, Spirit of Blyth & Wansbeck
Post by: nemesis on September 05, 2009, 08:56:27 pm
Sorry for the mistake, the first posting did not go.Took myself off to Blyth only to find that she has been moved, she is Surrounded by high fencing & barbed wire & the viewing is completely obscured.
I have since googled Blyth Volunteer LifeBoat, Caister (Norfork) L/B & they should be able to give you some info. Also the vessel was fitted out by Goodchilds Marine Services, Burgh Castle. I do not know
at this time if I know any of the crew or any other people connected with this craft that I can call on.
If I do I will let you know. It looks like I may have to make an appointment when someone will be there to let me on board,
                                          Nemesis
Title: Re: Lifeboat, Spirit of Blyth & Wansbeck
Post by: g6hfk on September 08, 2009, 12:15:07 pm
Hi,
 Thanks for the message, i have sent a message to the builders they have not replied, I have also sent an email to Caister still waiting for them also, the hull makers Lochin could not help.
 But thanks for your help it is much appreciated
 regards Les g6hfk
Title: Re: Lifeboat, Spirit of Blyth & Wansbeck
Post by: nemesis on September 08, 2009, 06:07:18 pm
Hi, Let me know if you want me to chase it up at my end,
                                                Nemesis
Title: Re: Lifeboat, Spirit of Blyth & Wansbeck
Post by: ajb68 on September 09, 2009, 01:07:34 pm
Hi,
 Thanks for the message, i have sent a message to the builders they have not replied, I have also sent an email to Caister still waiting for them also, the hull makers Lochin could not help.
 But thanks for your help it is much appreciated
 regards Les g6hfk


Give them a ring mate ! its Alan Goodchild you need to speak to hes a very helpful guy , he may even if you are real lucky have the plans for her , good luck Andy  :-))
Title: Re: Lifeboat, Spirit of Blyth & Wansbeck
Post by: g6hfk on September 09, 2009, 02:19:16 pm
Andy,
 Thanks for reply I have e-mailed Goodchilds but not got a reply yet, perhaps a phone call will get a result
   Thanks again Les
Title: Re: Lifeboat, Spirit of Blyth & Wansbeck
Post by: Charlie on September 10, 2009, 12:21:49 pm
Hi Les, This pic may assist you. The top of the deck will be flush with the bottom edge of the scuppers, so hopefully you will be able to work out the deck level that way.
Title: Re: Lifeboat, Spirit of Blyth & Wansbeck
Post by: nemesis on September 10, 2009, 05:22:16 pm
Hi, thanks for your kind offer regarding trip to Blyth, have it on me, always happy to help out.
                                           Nemesis (bill)
Title: Re: Lifeboat, Spirit of Blyth & Wansbeck
Post by: g6hfk on September 12, 2009, 03:53:34 pm
 :-)) :-)) :-))
Hi Charlie,
  That drawing is just the job, with the photographs and a favourable reply from the builders I think I can get going.
  Thanks again
 Les
Title: Re: Lifeboat, Spirit of Blyth & Wansbeck
Post by: soldier151 on October 08, 2010, 01:38:12 am
 <*<Saw your post whilst looking for info on Waveney Lifeboats, can supply photos of Blyth Lifeboat as it is only 5 miles down the road.  Contact [email protected]
Regards Soldier151