captayannis, sugar boat

[bikedaft]

went for a wander around her the other night, cracking sunset. have wanted to land on her for years. in surprisingly good nick, deck plates and superstructure a bit thin now, but hull plates (mostly!) ok. nearly 40 years now since she sank.

more info;

http://www.clydesite.co.uk/articles/captayannis.asp

 

[Deleted member 36384]

I have sailed around her a few times in Wayfarers over the years but never landed on her. There were some bronze inlet grills on the underside of the hull, probably inlets to a sea chest, that looked as if they could be unscrewed. Probably about the only thing worth salvaging now!

A good article in the link as well, thanks.

 

[bikedaft]

sssh - we're going back out soon

not sure how much you would get for them tho, but a curious memento (to add to all the others...)

 

[Jag25]

Great photos.
And congrats on doing something I've been dying to do for years. If you're planning a revisit and need someone to pull on the ropes or make tea I'd be glad to do so for the chance to see her up close.

James

 

[Clyde_Wanderer]

Did you not find the spare propeller which is supposed to be encased in one of the bulkheads!
C_W

 

[penfold]

Did you not find the spare propeller which is supposed to be encased in one of the bulkheads!
C_W

Spare props were often made of steel so not worth the effort, although with scrap being the price it is...

 

[bikedaft]

not heard that one?

tho was wondering if her main prop(s) were still on shaft(s), tho bit unlikely, as i'm sure its the first thing everyone else has thought of

 

[penfold]

You'd assume so, but the lengthy insurance wrangle that resulted in her not being promptly recovered might have prevented legitimate salvage as well. There would be a fair bit of non-ferrous in the engine room as well, although getting at it now would be hazardous without chopping the whole thing to bits.