jerrytug
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The 2005 built replica of HMS Pickle has been bought, and is undergoing replacement of shrunken deck planks etc in Gib, before returning to England. Excellent news, she was going downhill fast.
HMS Pickle replica saved and being restored
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capnsensible
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Hiya,
Pickle left Gib towards the end of last year. Chap I was sailing with last week reckons she is in Portugal now.
Was looking a bit tatty and lost in Gib, would be nice to see the vessel getting some TLC.
Pickle left Gib towards the end of last year. Chap I was sailing with last week reckons she is in Portugal now.
Was looking a bit tatty and lost in Gib, would be nice to see the vessel getting some TLC.
jerrytug
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Thanks cptn.. the guy has previous for successful restoration of old ships so fingers crossed, Jerry
edited to add, proper job being done, in Portimao
edited to add, proper job being done, in Portimao
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Searush
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I hope so, used to like seeing her around N Wales & the Straits. Surprised she doesn't do more TV & film work.
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ianc1200
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Perhaps the restoration is needed because it was painted black?:ambivalence:
Capt Popeye
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Ooooh ERM think I will duck any answer to this question
Anyways she looks great in the picture
channel
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I've sailed on HMS Pickle a few times. Lovely boat to be aboard.
A sistership is under long term restoration/rebuild in Cardiff where I delivered her for a previous owner. See - http://www.elenamariabarbara.com/home.html
A sistership is under long term restoration/rebuild in Cardiff where I delivered her for a previous owner. See - http://www.elenamariabarbara.com/home.html
Horace
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Built in 2005 dos'nt sound like it should need much work surely? Time to bring out a fibreglass version :encouragement:
cliffordpope
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She's sailing well under bare poles. Or is there a replica engine?
channel
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Built 1995 in Russia to a budget! She looks well under full sail!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/44192824@N05/4083650627/in/set-72157622631979257
DownWest
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She's sailing well under bare poles. Or is there a replica engine?
Probably like the Hermione replica, and others. Can't get insurance unless fitted with an engine. Doubt it was a replica engine....
Searush
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Worked fine in N Wales, maybe not quite so suitable for warmer climes.
2nd_apprentice
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She's in Keadby on the River Trent now. Unfortunately we didn't quite make it into the lock on one tide from Hull (and broke a spar on the bowsprit when going alongside). Lovely vessel and a charming crew.
Sticky Fingers
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Woodlouse
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Dog of a boat that was never built to last and certainly never a replica of HMS Pickle of which no plans or even drawings survive.
It would be nice if all these organisations would stop pouring money into hulks and instead direct their funds into building something genuine and worthwhile.
It would be nice if all these organisations would stop pouring money into hulks and instead direct their funds into building something genuine and worthwhile.
Poignard
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Woodlouse
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I was thinking more technical drawings but thanks for pointing that picture out. It's a far better looking ship than the 'replica'.
Poignard
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I se what you mean.
However, in those days officers were required to be good at sketching so it's probably a pretty good representation of her general appearance and rig.
The original was built in Bermuda in 1800 and acquired by the Navy so maybe she was built without plans; her lines being taken off a half-model.
2nd_apprentice
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The owner likes to think of her as a recreation rather than a replica because it would be impossible to build an exact copy. There may be a lot of questionable ships around in this category but "Pickle" isn't one of them and I certainly wouldn't call her a dog.
Woodlouse
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I think that is the reason. The admiralty were pretty good at keeping all the details of their builds back then and even major ships that were brought or captured into the service had their lines taken off them. I guess the Pickle was either too minor a vessel or never had a refit at an appropriate royal docks to get the same treatment.