From: Alec Renwick
Sent: 15 November 2020 13:40
To: Michael Dawson
Cc: Paul Nicholson; David Parker; Alex Finnegan; Guy Linkleter; Sue Griffiths; Peter W
Subject: Re: Golden Gleam Face Book!
Many thanks Mick,
This Facebook post is a typical example of todays social media frenzy, which can be so damaging if not acted upon.
I call them “keyboard warriors” who mostly either don’t have a clue or just want to cause trouble from the safety of a screen.
As you know, we’ve had some of that at NEMT!
Pleased it’s now sorted out.
Alec
On Sun, 15 Nov 2020, 12:26 Michael Dawson, wrote:
Hi all.
I picked this up last night and made a couple of comments on the post before alerting Peter about the mischief and I notice they have now been deleted.
The first was against Graham Abbey’s:-
“Trust is not a I would give them say they do things but just after your donations, A BIG BIG SHAME on them if you cannot look after this let someone who can save it do so it won’t last left like this SHAME ON THIS TRUST” , telling him to get his facts right before making a post and the second was a sort of apology to Mr Abbey by pinning the blame on Colin Warwick:-
“I felt that I should share these photos which are at the opposite end of the spectrum of what I would normally post. The Coble in the photos is listed as belonging to a Charitable Trust whose main emphasis is on the care, maintenance and restoration of wooden vessels. Obviously as you can see this is not the case with this Coble.”
Basically I told them to get their facts right before they started flinging the mud around. Its hard enough trying to raise funds without this sort of thing being pinned on us.
Peter, I thought your reply was rather diplomatic and I think Mr Warwick and Mr Abbey owe you and NFHT an apology.
We can always blame them if we have to fold because of lank of funds and then they can be blamed for more boats being left to rot.
Stay safe everyone,
Cheers Mick.
From: Alec Renwick
Sent: 15 November 2020 10:59
To: Paul Nicholson
Cc: David Parker; Alex Finnegan; Guy Linkleter; Mike Dawson; Sue Griffiths; Peter W
Subject: Re: Golden Gleam Face Book!
Well said Paul and Dave,
I have replied to Peter’s excellent response by making a comment on Facebook, so hope this helps.
Just goes to show how these things can get out of hand if not dealt with immediately.
Many thanks
Alec
From: Peter Weightman
Sent: 15 November 2020 10:15
To: Paul Nicholson; David Parker
Cc: Alec Renwick; Alex Finnegan; Guy Linkleter; Mike Dawson; Sue Griffiths
Subject: Re: Golden Gleam Face Book!
Hi Everyone,
Sorry I’m a bit tardy on this one.
This Facebook nonsense is sickening.
I’ve just joined the group and given my comments.
All the best,
Peter
On Sun, 15 Nov 2020, 09:26 Paul Nicholson, wrote:
I agree with DP’s timely heartfelt comment that the uninformed facebook entry is hardly objective, yet could be damaging. We should note that NEMT cannot be held to be the target of the complaint. The extract showing a National Maritime Museum Cornwall entry is for Northumbrian Fishing Heritage Trust and Peter could further enlighten us by confirming the actual owner of Golden Gleam.
She is certainly in need of restoration but claim of abandonment by Colin Warwick is hardly true even though only sporadic visits are made by PW to clear weeds, spread salt and ensure the covers are in place. I attended with Peter so can confirm this. Annual rent is paid to the landowner, which would hardly be the case were she to have been thrown on the scrapheap. It has to be said that the trailer on which she sits is beyond repair.
Nevertheless, the point has been made and perhaps an early visit could be arranged as soon as we are allowed a real life again, to ensure that the area in which Golden Gleam stands is clear and that she is covered correctly until the moment we are able to attend to her restoration.
Paul
On Sun, 15 Nov 2020 at 07:19, David Parker <dave.a.parker@talktalk.net> wrote:
Good Morning Folks,
I am genuinely very upset to read the post from Colin Warwick on face book with respect to Golden Gleam.
Over many years now, we have developed an exceptionally good reputation in showing our devotion towards our prime aims of preservation of historic vessels; all listed on the National Historic Ships Register.
This kind of publicity is very damaging indeed. WE know who are members of the CKB , those who are genuine and those who just want to cause trouble .
I think its about time that an explanation of the current status of the Golden Gleam, was made perfectly clear and that very good intentions were formulated and made known, showing that She has not been “abandoned” as mentioned, and in fact, cared for as time permits.
Others see it differently !! even to the point where aerial photographs have been posted to identify her location!!
There should now urgently, be a counter publication prepared in detail to preserve, not only the vessel but more importantly, our reputation !!! A reputation that cant be fixed with putty and paint!!!
We have some very fine vessels between us………….but “your’e only as good as your last job”
Dave.