BMPT Forum http://www.bmpt.co.uk/ This is an XML content feed of; BMPT Forum : Last 10 Posts Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:29:40 +0000 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 12:18:22 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.50 30 www.bmpt.co.uk/RSS_topic_feed.asp BMPT Forum http://www.bmpt.co.uk/forum_images/logo_bmpt.jpg http://www.bmpt.co.uk/ Where Are Those Boats Now : Post-war sign of the times http://www.bmpt.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=534&PID=5924#5924 Author: David Earle-Pay
Subject: Post-war sign of the times
Posted: 06 July 2008 at 12:18pm

A further sign of the times is the increase in the price of steel and scrap - so those with a commercially minded attitude only see the value and not the worth, hence the final day of this "Worthy"]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2008 12:18:22 +0000 http://www.bmpt.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=534&PID=5924#5924 The Trust : new web site http://www.bmpt.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=538&PID=5923#5923 Author: ASR1255
Subject: new web site
Posted: 04 July 2008 at 4:18pm

Just to let you know about a new website i have come across,
its called *4 sail now* and is a marine only auction site.
It's only just starting, so there isnt much on at the moment, but will possibly get better when  more people register!!
]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:18:00 +0000 http://www.bmpt.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=538&PID=5923#5923 Gay Class Boats : Gay Archer on TV http://www.bmpt.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=406&PID=5922#5922 Author: johnk
Subject: Gay Archer on TV
Posted: 02 July 2008 at 12:28pm

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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Subject: Gay Archer on TV
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 Cry.
Ted Childs is planning to make the trip - should get some pic's from him later.
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Subject: Gay Archer on TV
Posted: 02 July 2008 at 12:28am

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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Subject: Gay Archer on TV
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 videoWink
Cheers


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Subject: Gay Archer on TV
Posted: 01 July 2008 at 2:41pm

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
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Subject: Gay Archer on TV
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)Smile

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Subject: Gay Archer on TV
Posted: 01 July 2008 at 1:37pm

PS - The boat number used in the film was P1081]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:37:29 +0000 http://www.bmpt.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=406&PID=5916#5916 Gay Class Boats : Gay Archer on TV http://www.bmpt.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=406&PID=5915#5915 Author: Jacmac
Subject: Gay Archer on TV
Posted: 01 July 2008 at 1:36pm

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
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