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Castle Moil


Castle Moil

St Peters basin newcastle



    Chris sad end.
    It is always sad to see such fine boats land up like this, Why do they not give them away to someone or club who may be interested in doing something with them.
    They will give it away WestBob and I were offered her for nothing 2 years ago and again last year but they couldn't get her floating long enough to assess what condition she is in.  I can tell you that she is all Brass Composite nails the same as the Golden West and St.Clair so no need to worry about nail sickness.  The daylight that comes through the seams is a much bigger issue.  Think she'll sit there till she rots.
    they had her floating for a few months a year or so ago, but by the lack of lines/pumps it looks like they've maybe given up now.  the problem is not so much getting her up as what to do once she is up.  Port of Tyne know about her and under no circumstances will let her anywhere near the river, lifting out with a crane would be simple enough, but the problem at St Pete's is there's nowhere to stand her, and too big to transport.  only solution would be to lift onto a barge in the river or something.  Ultimately, I suspect Brian will probably pay for a crane to lift her out and then cut her up
    She is only this visable because the level in St Peters is much lower than normal , poss some problem with the gate

    homeward bound
    May 21 2013 04:32 PM
    all over the british isles there is "project" fishing boats , the same way there is project cars in peoples driveways,   very few ever get finished ,when people buy them they dont realise the upkeep, just as well for the de com or we wouldnae get moving for floating "caravans" the length of the country !!!
    well said ky and homeward if we were to preserve all these old artifacts my grandfather would still be on the go at 130 years old nice boats but let them go into the history books gracefully anyway willie is this the same castle moil that used to anchor in eriskay harbour and one of the boys just had the one leg
    Thats her Calum he neeboured Peter a couple of yr that was Dave with the one leg hard man Calum.
    What is wrong with you lot, what can be better than a good looking boat and the sound of a good diesel engine in a wooden boat. Good Gawd better than sex.
    Not much of a reference 4 ur bed companions lol.