HSL 2552
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Printed Date: 26 March 2026 at 1:33pm
Topic: HSL 2552
Posted By: johnr
Subject: HSL 2552
Date Posted: 11 November 2007 at 11:08pm
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i took this on the leeds liverpool canal near tarleton/river ribble sea lock, last week,
apparently its hsl 2552 and its afloat!! |
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Posted By: Christian
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 9:13am
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Hi John Thanks for the superb photos, the rest of us are here; http://www.bmpt.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=177&PN=1&TPN=29 - http://www.bmpt.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=177&PN= 1&TPN=29 But I have to say it makes more sense right here. Perhaps a new topic, Pioneer? Can everything so far be moved?
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Posted By: archie
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 9:28pm
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Tarleton boatyard have given the owner of 2552 my e-mail address, so hopefully I may get some more info as to whats happening with the boat and maybe some past history, ------------- Archie |
Posted By: archie
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 9:57pm
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Maybe this is the wrong forum for this but bear with me I'm new! The HSL's had Napier Sea Lion engines, in the Vietnam war the Norwegian supplied 'Nasty' class boats had Napier Deltic engines! ------------- Archie |
Posted By: rafwebfoot
Date Posted: 13 November 2007 at 6:55am
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Hi folks, 2552 as a post war RTTL. ------------- FAIR WINDS AND A FAVOURABLE TIDE Donald |
Posted By: biscuits
Date Posted: 19 July 2010 at 10:55am
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Posted By: biscuits
Date Posted: 19 July 2010 at 1:37pm
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that should be a fair price and a good home. I'm helping the owner out, but if that kind of nonsense typing keeps up then I'll be no use at all. |
Posted By: johnk
Date Posted: 19 July 2010 at 1:54pm
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Hi there,
Just seen your post, well, sorry to say perhaps not a lot of options, someone else might take her on, depends on condition, location and price, given climate today I am afraid we have seen a number of craft that perhaps would have been nice to save at least, go to the wall.
Johnk
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Posted By: jimmy p
Date Posted: 15 August 2011 at 2:22am
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At risk of sounding like a total mercenary. Price wanted? Clear of fees & full ownership if taken on ect? work needed to stabilise? current storage costs? Ect ect...
The h&d are nowhere near as pretty as the whalebacks but they are better seaboats by far. Ok this will prob cost me 100k in the endgame but don't have the initial 50k outlay for the s32 and 145 for her history would be a fools errand to one man. Know what i'll be taking on after a mk1 eyeball and a bit of prodding with a penknife. Of course if lanroc, pelican or robrina are a clearout price and saveable with optimism then all bets are off. Until then i'm a decent joiner and interested! ------------- A boat is a hole in the water surrounded by wood, into which one throws money |
Posted By: PaulJolliffe
Date Posted: 30 October 2012 at 4:13pm
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I'm the new owner of HSL 2552 and I'm planning on restoring her over the coming years (10-15). I was wondering if anyone had the original builders plans or know where I could get them from?
Cheers - Paul ------------- - Paul http://hsl2552.co.uk |
Posted By: gpzjamie
Date Posted: 25 December 2012 at 7:41pm
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good for you paul, its a good thing, all the best on the restoration,Jamie ------------- all for the memory of my dad. |
Posted By: johnk
Date Posted: 03 January 2013 at 4:08pm
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Hi Paul, Just noticed your post on the this, add to gpzjamie wishing you all the best with the restoration....do please keep us posted, all the best, Johnk
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Posted By: PaulJolliffe
Date Posted: 11 January 2013 at 8:51pm
2552 took her first steps yesterday on the road to restoration by moving from her moorings for the past 20+ years at Tarleton, we moved her to Preston where she will be craned out in the next week or so. We'll then wait for the permits to come through to allow her movement on the motorway to her new home while I restore her.
The above photo shows her on the River Douglas being towed by an old Pinnace, the boat to the rear pulled alongside shortly after the shot was taken and both boats towed her. She travelled the 10 miles in around 2 and a half hours. She sailed really well, gliding through the water, you can see how she cuts through the water producing very little wash, we are only travelling at 4 knots, but I got a real feel for how she will handle once completed and back on the water. I'll post some photos of the lift out when it happens and then the journey to her new home. I'll also provide details of where she ends up in case anyone wants to see her, as the organisation that are allowing me to store her have an open day once a month where their other objects can be seen and they have a mini tour. - Paul ------------- - Paul http://hsl2552.co.uk |
Posted By: gpzjamie
Date Posted: 11 January 2013 at 9:10pm
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Looking Good Paul, well done mate, Jamie ------------- all for the memory of my dad. |
Posted By: johnk
Date Posted: 14 January 2013 at 9:10am
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Hi there,
Indeed, great to see her and would be great to know where she is, and pictures of the lift....sure you know, but lifting old wooden vessels can be tricky, work in a marina and we do lifting, plenty of strops and support in the right place plus when on shore if I may say so...
Johnk
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Posted By: PaulJolliffe
Date Posted: 14 January 2013 at 10:45am
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I am having a steel support built at the moment, similar to the cradle they were originally shipped in, the cradle will support her in 5 places. The plan is to sink the cradle into the basin, sail her over the cradle and then lift the cradle, as opposed to her. The cradle lifting points will have large spreader bars, to prevent damage to the hull.
While she is on the cradle the cables from the crane will prevent her falling out of the cradle. Once she is in the quayside she will be packed at the chine, further spreading her load. The cradle is around 40' x 13' and she will remain on the cradle for the duration of the restoration. The cradle is going to be certified to hold 30 tonnes and can be beefed up should we need to. Hopefully the lift out will take place late this week, or early next week. ------------- - Paul http://hsl2552.co.uk |
Posted By: johnk
Date Posted: 15 January 2013 at 8:42am
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Hi Pau,
Many thanks for the update, indeed you clearly have the lift covered for sure, best of luck with the lift,
Johnk
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Posted By: PaulJolliffe
Date Posted: 02 February 2013 at 3:52pm
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Just a quick update, she was lifted from the basin last weekend, it was a long day as I needed to pump her out and get her afloat ready for the lift. Plus the weather wasn't great, 45+ mph winds, wind chill took it to a little above freezing, hail and rain in the morning.
But all went to plan and she is now safe on dry land. The new website is up and running http://www.hsl2552.co.uk - hsl2552.co.uk I'll keep it updated with progress. She should be moving in the next couple of weeks to her new home at RAF Hooton Park. Some pictures of the lift... The cradle: 
The actual lift: 
Photo showing the condition of her hull: 
------------- - Paul http://hsl2552.co.uk |
Posted By: johnk
Date Posted: 02 February 2013 at 6:57pm
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Hi Paul,
Thanks very much indeed for the update, great stuff to see, so glad it al went well with the lift there, yes as you would expect hull a bit worse for ware! all the very best,
Johnk
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Posted By: johnk
Date Posted: 02 February 2013 at 7:16pm
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Hi again,
Just had a look at the we-site there, very interesting, the Griffin trust looks great, another to add to my list of places to visit!, again all the best,
Johnk
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Posted By: PaulJolliffe
Date Posted: 04 February 2013 at 10:01am
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I'm visiting Poole on business this week, does anyone know where the British Power Boat Co dock yards were located as it would be interesting to pop by if I get a chance. I suspect there is little or nothing left there, but any pointers/info would be great.
Cheers - Paul http://hsl2552.co.uk - http://hsl2552.co.uk |
Posted By: OC
Date Posted: 04 February 2013 at 4:42pm
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British Powerboats were at Hythe, Southampton. Not sure exactly where as I haven't explored the waterfront, but there is a small museum there (converted railway station/hut?) who should be able to point you in the right direction. Nice pics of the lift, looks like she held together well!
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Posted By: PaulJolliffe
Date Posted: 23 February 2013 at 8:04pm
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Quick update, the date of the move is confirmed as being 15th March 2013. I've been to visit her today as we want to make sure that none of the loose timbers come off during transport.
As she is now on hard standing water is getting inside as to be expected so I've drilled some 3/4" holes in the hull to let it drain out. Might seem drastic, but my last restoration project rotted from the inside out as a result of rain water collecting in her, also I'm going to have to replace all the outer planking and quite a few inner planks so a couple of extra holes isn't going to make that much difference! She must have drained well over a ton of water and after 30 mins was still draining when we left her. Next weekend I'll be securing the loose timbers and starting to clear her out ready for the road transport. I'll post some more photos after next weekend. ------------- - Paul http://hsl2552.co.uk |
Posted By: DHutch
Date Posted: 04 May 2021 at 10:17am
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Hello, Does anyone have an update on this project? I have just watched the youtube video of the move having seen it shared on a facebook group. You are close to us here in the Wirral, as well as ML1391 Sarinda of 'Ship Happens' fame. Thanks Daniel |