AndieMac
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Has the old Conway ship a "hog" (reverse sheer) or a broken back?
Or simply an optical illusion?
Or simply an optical illusion?
Google Streetview is not very discerning
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Searush
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She grounded on the Platters & they couldn't get her off. Her back broke as the tide went out & there was nothing to support her stern. She was around 100 years old and in rather poor condition - hence the trip back to the Mersey for a refit.
The Admiralty just left her there. Eventually, Caernarfon Harbour Trust decided to dismantle her as she was a hazard to navigation & she caught fire during the work. I believe there are still remnants to be seen at low water springs. Best viewpoint is probably from the suspension bridge.
AndieMac
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Thanks Searush.
When you mentioned the fire part, it reminded me about the old Cutty Sark in Greenwich. I was onboard in 2004, and there was a fire a couple of years later.
When you mentioned the fire part, it reminded me about the old Cutty Sark in Greenwich. I was onboard in 2004, and there was a fire a couple of years later.
Kawasaki
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Some Stats ref HMS Conway or HMS Nile her origional name.
Designed as a second rate 92 gun sailing line of battleship.
By Sir Robert Steppings in 1827
Tonnage by the 'old' measurement of 1791 was 2,622
By the new measurement of 1834 was 4,375
Her full complement when in commision
850 men and boys, inc 150 marines
She cost to build and fasten
£44,532
To arm and rig £41,665
Launched June 28th 1830 at Devonport
The bust of Nelson formed the figure head
Recommisioned Dec 14th 1852
Fitted with a screw and engines
500hp nominal
928 hp indicated
Speed 6.85 knots (trials)
Cost of conversion £23,903
Cost of machinery £39,934
I viewed Her from the Menai Bridge the day after She foundered.
It was a day I have never forgotten
My Uncle Tom had a 1936 Armstrong Siddley.
With pre select gears and a 'freewheel' knob!
Twas the furthest I had travelled (from Rhyl) in those days!
Never thought that years later I would 'berth' on said rocks one or twice!!!!
Designed as a second rate 92 gun sailing line of battleship.
By Sir Robert Steppings in 1827
Tonnage by the 'old' measurement of 1791 was 2,622
By the new measurement of 1834 was 4,375
Her full complement when in commision
850 men and boys, inc 150 marines
She cost to build and fasten
£44,532
To arm and rig £41,665
Launched June 28th 1830 at Devonport
The bust of Nelson formed the figure head
Recommisioned Dec 14th 1852
Fitted with a screw and engines
500hp nominal
928 hp indicated
Speed 6.85 knots (trials)
Cost of conversion £23,903
Cost of machinery £39,934
I viewed Her from the Menai Bridge the day after She foundered.
It was a day I have never forgotten
My Uncle Tom had a 1936 Armstrong Siddley.
With pre select gears and a 'freewheel' knob!
Twas the furthest I had travelled (from Rhyl) in those days!
Never thought that years later I would 'berth' on said rocks one or twice!!!!
Major Catastrophe
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Where you at her launch?
Philiz
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No, but he did the skippers PB2!
Stands back to avoid flack......................
Searush
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Thanks Richard,
Pity they didn't leave the engines in her - even if they were steam driven, she might not have got in such trouble.
BTW, I'm hoping to be out there for a few days over Easter.
Steve
Pity they didn't leave the engines in her - even if they were steam driven, she might not have got in such trouble.
BTW, I'm hoping to be out there for a few days over Easter.
Steve
