BMPT Forum http://www.bmpt.co.uk/ This is an XML content feed of; BMPT Forum : Last 10 Posts Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:59:23 +0000 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:45:49 +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/ Brave Class : DANISH BRAVES http://www.bmpt.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=175&PID=7494#7494 Author: sebastien
Subject: DANISH BRAVES
Posted: 09 March 2010 at 10:45pm

Talking about a good home, actually I'm looking for that kind  of boat and if is still for sale I would maybe be interested.

Can you tell me if you have more information about this?

Thanks,

Sébastien]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:45:49 +0000 http://www.bmpt.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=175&PID=7494#7494 43957 & 441341 : 43917 http://www.bmpt.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=574&PID=7493#7493 Author: Whitelady
Subject: 43917
Posted: 08 March 2010 at 12:43pm

Like this: http://suffolk.boatshed.com/thornycroft_picket_cruiser-boat-104326.html]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:43:07 +0000 http://www.bmpt.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=574&PID=7493#7493 Patrol Boats : police boat http://www.bmpt.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=691&PID=7492#7492 Author: ASR1255
Subject: police boat
Posted: 07 March 2010 at 7:46pm

Not strictly militaryi know but has any one got a rudder for a william osbourne police launch as used by the thames police 1940s to the 1970s thanks
steve]]> Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:46:26 +0000 http://www.bmpt.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=691&PID=7492#7492 Motor Torpedo Boats : MTB 245 http://www.bmpt.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=601&PID=7491#7491 Author: johnk
Subject: MTB 245
Posted: 06 March 2010 at 6:49pm

Hi All,
 
Just heard from John Weller of HDML Medusa, that 245 has now sunk at her mooring, very regretable to say the least, John was asking if anything could be done, well apart from getting her afloat again if possible and not damaged very badly, but as said before, what then? she clearly had problems with the hull from the recent pics here, with no where to keep her and of course at the least care for her, long term.....as before trying to save our historic ships is a great struggle of course, but still, another ship representing our coastal forces appears to have bitten the dust,
 
Johnk
]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:49:38 +0000 http://www.bmpt.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=601&PID=7491#7491 Target Towing Launches : Ex RTTL 2770 http://www.bmpt.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=683&PID=7490#7490 Author: 2770
Subject: Ex RTTL 2770
Posted: 05 March 2010 at 2:11pm

Originally posted by rafwebfoot

just p[icked up on this.  2770 was bought by Capt. Donald MacFarlane 1985/86 and he renamed her CANADIAN OSPREY as he had joint nationality (British and Canadian) He sold her to Robert Crawford in 1989, and in  December 1997 she passed to Derek Aspey. She was sold again in 2009 but am u8nsure of her current owner.
 
Regards
RAF MARINE CRAFT HISTORIAN
 
 
P.S In  considering that it was my family's Canadian Corporation who purchased and paid for the re-fitting of ex- 2770.. Canadian Osprey. I would thank you for no lectures whatsoever regarding her ownership and activities during the period she was in our charge.
 
It is however understandable, as I have previously said, local "Worthy's" fill in information to enhance their very limited knowledge. The facts are as I have stated.
]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:11:47 +0000 http://www.bmpt.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=683&PID=7490#7490 Target Towing Launches : Ex RTTL 2770 http://www.bmpt.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=683&PID=7489#7489 Author: 2770
Subject: Ex RTTL 2770
Posted: 05 March 2010 at 1:44pm

Originally posted by barnacle

my discerning eye spots a change of mast, a lengthened superstructure and, I guess the H&S Police have been at work... guard rails!!!

Ill bet theyve got rid of the Taylors parafin stove in the galley as well Big%20smile
 
 
Your eye does not deceive you. The mast alteration, safety rails and removal of the pressurized paraffin stove was a requirement for her new duties.
 
However, the smiths heating system was retained. We ran that on Jet "A". It  burned hotter than hell that fuel but was readily available to us at the time.
 
The extended wheelhouse was for diver comfort, it contained tables and seating capacity.
]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:44:19 +0000 http://www.bmpt.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=683&PID=7489#7489 Target Towing Launches : Ex RTTL 2770 http://www.bmpt.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=683&PID=7488#7488 Author: 2770
Subject: Ex RTTL 2770
Posted: 05 March 2010 at 1:23pm

Originally posted by rafwebfoot

just p[icked up on this.  2770 was bought by Capt. Donald MacFarlane 1985/86 and he renamed her CANADIAN OSPREY as he had joint nationality (British and Canadian) He sold her to Robert Crawford in 1989, and in  December 1997 she passed to Derek Aspey. She was sold again in 2009 but am u8nsure of her current owner.
 
Regards
RAF MARINE CRAFT HISTORIAN
 
Unfortunately wrong. I am the person with dual nationality and my name is certainly not D. McFarlane. Also, my name is not Robert Crawford either thank you. She was sold to Derek Aspey in 97, that part is accurate.
]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:23:50 +0000 http://www.bmpt.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=683&PID=7488#7488 Target Towing Launches : Ex RTTL 2770 http://www.bmpt.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=683&PID=7487#7487 Author: barnacle
Subject: Ex RTTL 2770
Posted: 02 March 2010 at 8:43pm

my discerning eye spots a change of mast, a lengthened superstructure and, I guess the H&S Police have been at work... guard rails!!!

Ill bet theyve got rid of the Taylors parafin stove in the galley as well Big%20smile
]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:43:10 +0000 http://www.bmpt.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=683&PID=7487#7487 Where Are Those Boats Now : Landing Craft http://www.bmpt.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=690&PID=7486#7486 Author: marksaab
Subject: Landing Craft
Posted: 02 March 2010 at 1:14pm

Hi Don

MANY years ago there used to be a few at Bembridge IOW, I cant image any survive now but could be worth a Google Earth look.

Mark
]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:14:03 +0000 http://www.bmpt.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=690&PID=7486#7486 Where Are Those Boats Now : Landing Craft http://www.bmpt.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=690&PID=7485#7485 Author: dgray
Subject: Landing Craft
Posted: 01 March 2010 at 10:01pm

Anyone know of a ww2 British/Higgins LCM boat that  is in a fixable condition for sale/ abandoned.   I really fancy saving one....

Thanks ]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:01:59 +0000 http://www.bmpt.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=690&PID=7485#7485