Western Lady Fairmile sighting

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   Hi all,

I've had an email from a gent who thinks he's sighted Western Lady II (missing for many a long year) in Rye, East Sussex. He says the name (i.e. the II) was confirmed by his wife and 2 other people but from his description I suspect it is actually Western Lady IV.

Just wondering if anyone based in that corner of the world fancies a look just to confirm?

It's a bit too far for me for a day trip and work just doesn't take me in that direction.

Regards,
Steve Powell.

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stevep Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 July 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 26	Post Options Post Reply Quote stevep Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Western Lady Fairmile sighting Posted: 01 August 2011 at 6:17pm
	Hi all, I've had an email from a gent who thinks he's sighted Western Lady II (missing for many a long year) in Rye, East Sussex. He says the name (i.e. the II) was confirmed by his wife and 2 other people but from his description I suspect it is actually Western Lady IV. Just wondering if anyone based in that corner of the world fancies a look just to confirm? It's a bit too far for me for a day trip and work just doesn't take me in that direction. Regards, Steve Powell.

stevep Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 July 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 26	Post Options Post Reply Quote stevep Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 August 2011 at 5:43pm
	In fact we can draw a line under this. The gent who wrote to me went back for another look and confirms it is Western Lady IV. Steve.

Danny Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 19 March 2007 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 14	Post Options Post Reply Quote Danny Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 August 2011 at 12:08am
	Hi, Link to a photo of Western Lady at Rye. Regards Danny http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonykro/5977800954/sizes/l/in/set-72157627284547098/

jimmy p Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 26 September 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 283	Post Options Post Reply Quote jimmy p Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 August 2011 at 1:13am
	Has Tony still got the old girl? Nice to see she's still in good order. Any news on wl3?
	A boat is a hole in the water surrounded by wood, into which one throws money

stevep Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 July 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 26	Post Options Post Reply Quote stevep Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 August 2011 at 10:49pm
	Hello Jimmy, Long time no 'speak'. I gather Tony has sold WLIV - there is mention of an ebay auction somewhere in this forum (around May I think) but it totally slipped under my radar at the time. WLIII is still with Greenway Ferry as 'The Fairmile'. I took a trip on her a few weeks ago and was equally impressed with John's knowledge, skippering skills and obvious caring attitude towards her. He is very proud indeed to be her custodian and I came away happy that she is in very safe hands this time. Regards, Steve.

FairmileB Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 June 2010 Status: Offline Points: 18	Post Options Post Reply Quote FairmileB Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 August 2011 at 12:08pm
	Tony had to sell her due to ill health. She actually paid a visit to Brixham enroute to Rye when she was sold earlier in the year.

stevep Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 July 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 26	Post Options Post Reply Quote stevep Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 August 2011 at 10:23pm
	I missed seeing her by a few days but someone did send me a photo taken from Battery Gardens of her moored to what I think was her old bouy in the outer harbour, being 'buzzed' by WLIII. Sisters briefly together again.

johnk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 March 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1355	Post Options Post Reply Quote johnk Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 August 2011 at 8:29am
	Hi there, Lovely shot of her at Rye there, yes heard she was for sale, hope that went OK and she can be kept up following such a great renovation, on my to do list to get aboard The Fairmile at some stage, saw in latest Ships Monthly one under restoration caught fire, not a total loss, Jamaica Moon, but not good. Many thanks, Johnk

FairmileB Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 June 2010 Status: Offline Points: 18	Post Options Post Reply Quote FairmileB Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 October 2011 at 3:04pm
	Do you know where Jamaica Moon is now? Take it she's no longer berthed at St Osyth?

johnk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 March 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1355	Post Options Post Reply Quote johnk Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 October 2011 at 10:19am
	Hi there, Would have to try and dig out the article as not sure where she was when the fire occured... Johnk