Open Day on Gay Archer
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Printed Date: 26 March 2026 at 4:17pm
Topic: Open Day on Gay Archer
Posted By: zagreus_films
Subject: Open Day on Gay Archer
Date Posted: 09 October 2009 at 12:38pm
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On Sunday 25th October 11am to 4pm the Gay Archer will be open to all who would like to have a look around, chat with the owner/ restorer and maybe indulge in a tot of rum! She's currently birthed in Watchet nr Minehead. Entrance is free however any donations towards her upkeep will be most appreciated. We would be grateful if you could confirm attendance. Many thanks
Geoff Marriott
Friends of HMS Archer
07974 954 978
zagreusfilms.com
Build Your Own Motor Torpedo Boat Bought for the sum of just £1 it was the dream to bring a piece of British Naval Maritime history back to life as well as stand as an ode to the men and women of Coastal Forces. From initial planning to restoration, reconstruction, replacement armaments and sea trials, this one hour long documentary charters Paul Child's two year project as he sacrificed everything to reconstruct the last 1950's motor torpedo boat of its class, P1041 HMS Gay Archer. As the boat slowly takes form Coastal Forces veterans tell of their adventures on board such vessels. This documentary is both educational and entertaining as we follow Paul's journey to turn his dream into reality. Dur: 60 mins DVD copies 9.99 UKP inc P&P Cheques to be made payable to FRIENDS OF HMS ARCHER |
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Posted By: johnk
Date Posted: 12 October 2009 at 8:45am
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Hi there,
Great to see this opportunity to visit, regret working that day, but hope a great success, any news on a possible mover mentioned before to Bristol,
Johnk
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Posted By: zagreus_films
Date Posted: 12 October 2009 at 9:16pm
| Although such a move came very close to occuring, such a prospect is currently distant. Once new engine and 2 reconditioned gearboxes are added we will be endulging in many high speed jollys on the severn. We hope to offer trips aboard! |
Posted By: johnk
Date Posted: 13 October 2009 at 9:05am
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Hi there,
Many thanks your response, perhaps I can get along to a trip one day, best of luck with the works to the engine and gear boxes,
Johnk
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Posted By: 2770
Date Posted: 10 November 2009 at 1:36pm
| Nice to hear the Old Girl is still afloat, I remember her layed-up with her sister "Gay Archer" in the 60's. |
Posted By: 2770
Date Posted: 10 November 2009 at 1:39pm
Oops, "Gay Archer" should have read as "Gay Bowman", sorry for the typo.
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2770 wrote:Posted By: johnk
Date Posted: 28 November 2009 at 8:01am
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Hi there,
Trust the open day went well, very glad to read that you managed to get a grant towards the engines from the National Historic Ships, well done, albeit grants small better than nothing of course.
Johnk
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