mystery ex-military vessel on the Beaulieu River

[Kev_Mitchell]

Moored on the Beaulieu River at Bucklers Hard in Hampshire yesterday I spotted what appears to be an old military powerboat, with number 81 on the hull. She is light grey and very streamlined in appearance. Does anyone have any idea what she is? A sign also notes that two other similar vessels, HSL02 high speed launch of 1936 and ST206 Seaplane tender of 1931 are moored here although there was no obvious sign of either.
Any info gratefully received.
coutances@ntlworld.com

 

[JKay]

see MTB thread classic boat forum

cheers Joe

 

[Sixpence]

and unless she's easily moveable , I'm afraid she's too far away

 

[JKay]

Dave
jhr aka james said there's one there on the first page of the thread 1/2 way down
The converted gunboat?

cheers Joe

 

[Sixpence]

Yes , I did see that thanks , but all the works already been done . So at 750000 squids , it's a one off payment as opposed to a 20 year project

 

[Kev_Mitchell]

Thanks for the info. I also found this website:

http://www.nhsc.org.uk/index.cfm/event/getVessel/vref/524