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Printed Date: 26 March 2026 at 2:50pm
Topic: Latest on GA
Posted By: Pioneer
Subject: Latest on GA
Date Posted: 14 July 2008 at 11:50am
Here are two very recent pictures of the ex-HMS Gay Archer. Looking spotless (as always) being prepared for the trip to the Bristol Regatta.
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Posted By: johnk
Date Posted: 16 July 2008 at 1:05pm
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Indeed, looking spotless as you say, what was the date of the Bristol regatta? bit of a haul for me from here but if off might think of it, PM me if more appropriate, many thanks,
Johnk
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Posted By: Pioneer
Date Posted: 02 August 2008 at 6:25pm
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Latest news - not yet confirmed - is that the the ex HMS Gay Archer is not returning to Watchet but staying at a cheaper mooring in Bristol - rumours are that a local Sea Cadet unit is involved. ------------- Pioneer - Forum Moderator |
Posted By: johnk
Date Posted: 03 August 2008 at 1:25am
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Hi there,
Now this is interesting, just heard from a contact in Bristol that the regatta is on this weekend, did not get a response from post further up so to speak, was just in Bristol with this contact on Wednesday, so don't fancy "popping" up from Kent tomorrow. However, as ever, wish the vessel and owner well, and if going to Bristol and involving my old organisation the SCC, good news indeed, may be going to Bristol a lot soon, so perhaps I can finally catch up with her and see her for myself.
JohnK
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Posted By: Pioneer
Date Posted: 07 August 2008 at 12:58pm
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Belay my last Pipe!
GA is back at Watchet (after a successful trip to Bristol). The mooring move is to be later in the year. ------------- Pioneer - Forum Moderator |
Posted By: Pioneer
Date Posted: 27 June 2010 at 9:03am
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Thought this may be of interest
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1289425/HMS-sweet-home-Couple-jobs-family-home-buy-Cold-War-warship.html - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1289425/HMS-sweet-home-Couple-jobs-family-home-buy-Cold-War-warship.html ------------- Pioneer - Forum Moderator |
Posted By: marksaab
Date Posted: 28 June 2010 at 12:08pm
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Nice Daily Mail article, good pics! But I thought Gay Dragoon was in TSTDOS?
------------- Only yield when you must, never "give up the ship," but fight on to the last "with a stiff upper lip!" |
Posted By: Pioneer
Date Posted: 28 June 2010 at 1:06pm
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True 'marksaab', Gay Dragoon did have a major part in that film (as P1087) - but - there is a sequence in that film where you can see a good selection of the 2nd Flotilla, 'Archer could be probably one of those other craft. ------------- Pioneer - Forum Moderator |
Posted By: johnk
Date Posted: 02 July 2010 at 6:39pm
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Hi there,
Yes, nice article, but confused, I thought she was diesel powered now? by no means as cheap as it used to be for sure, I know as I work in the marina business, but great stuff, great idea of a south coast trip, along with our other craft, MTB 102, Medusa.
Johnk
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Posted By: Pioneer
Date Posted: 22 September 2011 at 9:51am
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An interesting recent video of the ex-Gay Archer has surfaced on the Veteran's web site. See http://cfv.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p=660#p660 - HERE ------------- Pioneer - Forum Moderator |
Posted By: Wandering sparks
Date Posted: 23 September 2011 at 9:42pm
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Interesting video, you never know when you are being watched!! The trip out was to try the new engine, and it worked perfectly. The new V drives need to be fitted now to take advantage of the power available. That would be a very interesting video when its opened up. |
Posted By: johnk
Date Posted: 27 September 2011 at 8:45am
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Hi there,
Yes, great video of her underway, many thanks for posting,
Johnk
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Posted By: Pioneer
Date Posted: 18 January 2012 at 9:20am
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Latest news (January 2012) regarding the ex-HMS Gay Archer can be seen on the http://cfv.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p=832#p832 - Veterans web site plus :-
To celebrate the Archers return to the waves,
Zagreus Films are offering the DVD, ‘Build Your Own Motor Torpedo Boat’ at only
half price! This unique documentary charters the restoration and re-arming of
the vessel as well as the history of Coastal Forces, told by the veterans
themselves, Please contact Zagreus Films, ------------- Pioneer - Forum Moderator |
Posted By: johnk
Date Posted: 20 January 2012 at 8:23am
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Hi there, Many thanks for the up date on the GA, looking very good in the harbour there, I do hope with the new engine she can get underway with some fare paying groups,
Johnk
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