HSL 186 for sale

[Simpo Two]

Well free in fact: https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/52600455...

I'm sure Huntsman can have it all fixed and shiny in a week or two

[Flying Phil]

It would be interesting .... if I knew what it referred too as I cannot access the facebook link!

[Simpo Two]

Flying Phil said:

It would be interesting .... if I knew what it referred too as I cannot access the facebook link!

Yep sorry but I can't find any reference elsewhere.

'Dieppe raid. From Dover, No 27 ASRU contributed HSLs 122, 123,147 and 186. Of these: HSL 122 was bombed and machine-gunned byseveral He 111s and sunk; HSL 123 was attacked, first by a pair, andthen by a formation of four Fw 190s and was also sunk, the survivorsof 122 and 123 being picked up by launches from Ramsgate andNewhaven; HSL 147 was last seen close to the French coast underattack by both aircraft and shore batteries. Damaged by air attack andwith two of her crew wounded, only HSL 186 returned to base.' https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/.../RAF.../Journal-40...

Ooh the photo links!

[Condi]

Big job for someone, but going free someone has to have a go, no?

[Flying Phil]

So, for we non nautical folk, No 27 Air Sea Rescue Unit sent High Speed Launch No 186, which was attacked and machine gunned.
It has survived but is now up for renovation....

[Steve_D]

Facebook link now shows it as 'Sold'

Steve

[Terri CMB9]

Hi all, I am new to this site (many thanks John) I have a brief update for you on HSL 186 it is coming to our boatyard in Avonmouth Bristol where she will be lovingly restored, she will be in good company as we have CMB 9 / DCB1 which we have fully restored it has a facebook page if anyone is interested . also undergoing restoration are two RASC vessels "HYPERION & HUMORIST" will keep you up to speed on the journey Terri

ETA

Surname removed as requested by the OP.

Edited by Big Al. on Monday 5th April 13:37

[Condi]

Terri CMB9 said:

Hi all, I am new to this site (many thanks John) I have a brief update for you on HSL 186 it is coming to our boatyard in Avonmouth Bristol where she will be lovingly restored, she will be in good company as we have CMB 9 / DCB1 which we have fully restored it has a facebook page if anyone is interested . also undergoing restoration are two RASC vessels "HYPERION & HUMORIST" will keep you up to speed on the journey Terri

Hi Terri

Good to hear it will be restored. If you have the time I'm sure everyone here would appreciate some photos as you go along - we do love some good photos!

[Flying Phil]

I, too, look forward to seeing how the restoration goes.....and pics are always good!

[Riley Blue]

Some background info: http://www.rafboats.co.uk/hslt2.html

[Steve_D]

Yes, please keep us updated.

Steve

[lufbramatt]

Same type as the Airfix "RAF Rescue Launch" kit

look forward to seeing progress, looks like a huge amount of work- that houseboat conversion is hideous and I'm guessing the trio of Napier sealion engines don't exist any more!

[Arnie Cunningham]

I hope the new owner has the budget.

I've been following ML1392 and it's abundantly clear the new owners don't have the budget

Edited by Arnie Cunningham on Monday 31st May 08:16

[SteveHSL]

HSL186

[SteveHSL]

Flying Phil said:

I, too, look forward to seeing how the restoration goes.....and pics are always good!

For updates please see this

https://www.facebook.com/groups/314676470007334

[Flying Phil]

Thanks for that link SteveHSL, however it seems to be a private facebook site....and there are still a few of us who do not wish to join facebook. Any chance of pics to be posted direct on here?

[tracer.smart]

Looks seaworthy compared to HSL 145 at West Mersea.

I guess 145 wasn’t worth saving after all.

I imagine a heritage boat conservation grant would see 186 right.

[Condi]

Just to update this as I did follow the facebook group with a little interest...

Long story short the boat is now no more. Firewood. Gone.

There are lots of posts in the facebook group from well meaning but inexperienced people who are throwing mud around and blaming others for the way the project has ended. The boat was "free" when the mooring was sold, on the understanding the person buying the mooring would move it. The person who bought the mooring then offered it to the person/people who wanted to restore it, and left it for them to remove so he could use his mooring.

I think it is safe to say that the person who wanted to restore it had underestimated the challenges around moving a boat in such poor condition, and following various attempts to lift it the legal owner of the boat - and mooring - eventually had enough and the boat was cut up in situ.

What is quite saddening is how it has become such a public PR battle, with the main proponent of restoring the boat blaming everything and everyone but himself for the end result.

[Simpo Two]

Sad but rather predictable I suppose. Many other coastal craft will have gone the same way, the one at Mersea being another example.

It would have needed specialist attention, not amateurs how ever well-meaning.

[Arnie Cunningham]

Not a surprise, but a shame nevertheless