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Domain Renewals: 23-Mar-11

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Mick Dawson

From: Alec Renwick <alec.renwick@gmail.com> Sent: 23 March 2011 08:39 To: Michael Dawson <daw50nmdj@hotmail.co.uk> Subject: Re: RE: Domain Renewals Mick, Thanks for your reply and explan’t’n which sounds like it makes sense to continue with Daily. Unfortunately I’m not in a position to help at … Continue reading →

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Refit of the Rachel Douglas

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Mick Dawson

On one of the trips to the Scottish East Coast we hit rough weather crossing the Forth and the cabin suffered much damage a decision was taken to get it re-panelled and while it was being done the engine was … Continue reading →

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Replacing the Rachel D’s Engine

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Mick Dawson

As the Rachel Douglas filled the shed she had to have her cabin freed from the deck and hoisted up to clear the deck furniture, mainly the net winch, so that she could be sent down the slipway to allow … Continue reading →

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National Historic Ships supports Sovereign

Posted on November 2, 2010 by admin

Posted on 2nd November 2010 Repairs to the Sovereign have been given support by the National Historic Ships Committee who have awarded an emergency sustainability grant. This enabled Fred Crowell to start repairs to the seriously deteriorated hull. Once on … Continue reading →

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August 2010 – NEMT Newsletter

Posted on August 1, 2010 by admin

Note to admin – put the photos back in Admin cannot put the photo back because his original copy of the August newsletter is missing. Welcome to our August newsletter which is packed with NEMT’s latest information. Also please check … Continue reading →

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HFS – TYNEMOUTH LIFEBOAT RESTORATION

Posted on June 16, 2010 by admin

The next NEMT Restoration Project to get under way is the Henry Frederick Swan Ex Tynemouth RNLI Lifeboat built 1917. Read about this important vessel under “Boats” SERIOUS FUNDING REQUIRED FOR THIS IMPORTANT PROJECT. JOIN IN AND “SPONSOR A PLANK”……………………..WATCH … Continue reading →

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Events 2010

Posted on June 7, 2010 by admin

Forthcoming Events Include: 18th to 20th June – Seahouses Festival, music and cultural events with Rachel Douglas and Favourite in the harbour. 9th July- St Abbs, where we plan to have Rachel Douglas and Favourite on display in the harbour. … Continue reading →

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Rachel Douglas Repainted

Posted on February 1, 2010 by admin

Rachel Douglas spent the start of the year in Fred Crowell’s boatshed undergoing a spruce-up. She has been rubbed down and given a full external repaint. Whilst in Fred’s the opportunity was taken to make good a length of suspect … Continue reading →

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Bringing boat back to former glory

Posted on July 18, 2008 by admin

WOODEN vessels, from collier brigs to pilot cobles, used to be the work horses of the Tyne. But over the years they have dwindled to almost nothing on the river. But now a new South Tyneside-based group has committed itself … Continue reading →

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Henry Frederick Swan

Posted on July 16, 2008 by admin

THE Henry Frederick Swan was built during the First World War at the Cowes yard of S E Saunders on the Isle of Wight. She cost 6,901 to construct, and was a gift from the widow of Henry Frederick Swan … Continue reading →

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