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   for those who would like a comprehensive insight into the connection between lawrence of arabia and fast launches ( in particular seaplane tenders ) should   pick up a copy of the may edition of  classic boat magazine .

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phil Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 01 April 2009 Status: Offline Points: 37	Post Options Post Reply Quote phil Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Lawrence of arabia Posted: 15 April 2010 at 2:54pm
	for those who would like a comprehensive insight into the connection between lawrence of arabia and fast launches ( in particular seaplane tenders ) should pick up a copy of the may edition of classic boat magazine .

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: 22 April 2010 at 8:29am
	Hi there, Just seen the news re 206 on motor boat monthly web-site, be a great journey for sure, bit full at Chatham Marina that weekend but....appreciate problem we are 12 miles up the Medway, but still if needed sure we can squeeze you in somewhere if needed. Johnk

phil Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 01 April 2009 Status: Offline Points: 37	Post Options Post Reply Quote phil Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 April 2010 at 12:21pm
	sheerness is the closest we ll be enroute to st kats , chatham too far up the river, thanks anyway

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: 24 April 2010 at 9:46pm
	Yes, no problem, quite understand we are as I said a bit far up, safe trip, Johnk

John Cook Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 07 August 2009 Location: Canvey Island Status: Offline Points: 33	Post Options Post Reply Quote John Cook Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 May 2010 at 10:14pm
	RAF 206 at St Katherins RAF 206 left Dover this morning and made her way through very bad weather but tonight craft and crew are safely at St Katherins Dock. We in RASC Garth were waiting at Sandwich to cheer her on, but our skipper James Yates advised against the heavy weather so we went to the pub instead. '206' covered the distance from NewHaven to Dover in less than three hours, so its too quick for us. J. Cook

phil Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 01 April 2009 Status: Offline Points: 37	Post Options Post Reply Quote phil Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 May 2010 at 9:22am
	despite being 79 years old 206 coped with a north easterly force 6-7 from dover to st catherines , even in the worst of the weather with seas in excess of ten ft the boat maintained eleven knots, as described in Lawrences own notes .The only creak or groan came from the crew as the weather worstened, but the boat took it all in its stride. Other craft have suffered serious damage in the same area in much lesser conditions in the past . For me it was a testiment to the boats revolutionary design and mine and my fathers high level of restoration some twenty years previous. En route to RAF Hendon up the thames we clocked 29kts under tower bridge and took a salute from HMS Belfast. RAF 206 will be displayed under the wing of a Sunderland Flyingboat in their main Hall. Despite many believing that she is to become a static exhibit for people to look at , she wont . She is to be kept in commission and operational in order to attend high profile regattas and exhibitions in the future .

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: 06 May 2010 at 11:43am
	Hi there, Yes, the weather was pretty foul over the weekend and I did think of her, but glad she made it OK and in good condition, I to was a bit confused then, was not clear that in fact she is to be kept seaworthy which is good news, well done to all. Johnk

John Cook Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 07 August 2009 Location: Canvey Island Status: Offline Points: 33	Post Options Post Reply Quote John Cook Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 May 2010 at 11:01pm
	yes, wonderful news BUT, the chances of any Museum taking their boats to the people, is about as likely as Garth becoming an MTB......speaking of Garth she is among the people at East Kent and I am writing this message from her forcabin, it is cold but it is real. She is a boat with very litle history but she is among the people. John Cook