Good news for PS Medway Queen

[steamboatmodel]

I think the Medway Queen restoration probably faced the same problems they did when they did the Trillium ferry here in Toronto. Much of the ferry had to be replaced not because the material was unsound but because it did not meet current health and safety requirements. I hope the Medway Queen restoration is as successful as the Trillium's was.
Regards,
Gerald.

[scotfriend]

Hello Len and all of you PD's,

in September i have been to David Abels Shipyard to see the progress of the MQ it was my third visit and i was allowed to walk around the yard. It is amazing seeing all comes's together to a real ship, i can't wait to see her afloat and full ahead

Unfortunately i can't be there for her voyage to the river Medway.


Regards Hans

[lenknight]

Update Medway Queen, we are hoping for her return to the Medway early 2012 .However  some shots of her not seen on the webcam:
One of the paddle wheel framework being made in the Bristol workshop.
The interior starboard side, engine room to the left, looking to the bows.
Full basic shot aft, all coming on, plate work to be done, quite complex aft end for sure. May have to be done by hand, not their rivet machine, angles to varied!
Len Knight MQPS.

[andy]

Fine!

when she will sail, I will come to GB!

Andreas

[Eddy Matthews]

The old lady is starting to look like a real ship again Len - Well done to all the team that kept going to save her even when things looked pretty dire!

Eddy

[lenknight]

The website has been updated, albeit not fully operational as needed yet.
www.medwayqueen.co.uk
However, some very interesting photos can be seen on the Shipyard Blog, other than on our webcam.

[MarkYoungIW]

I am so pleased to see all the hard work done by the MQPS is proving such a sucess.  It just goes to show.

Thanks for all the updates Len, although I have been quite, I have been watching!

Well done to all those involved.

[lenknight]

Thanks Mark, how goes the project re Ryde, the future seems less than rosy for her, keep in touch with all.
Regards, Len Knight MQPS.

[lenknight]

Work progressing at Bristol, as web cam shows.
Two shots not seen by this below (I hope) engine room controls and close up of port sponson area.
Len Knight MQPS.

[model tugman]

she is starting to look very real now Len, whta is the latest estimat for her float out?  Geo

[lenknight]

Well Tug man, we are told early spring 2012, but I don't think so, more summer, possibly late. We will be well ready at Gillingham Pier to receive her and carry out her second fix, lots to do yet before she looks like her old self.
Len Knight.

[Eddy Matthews]

Well Tug man, we are told early spring 2012, but I don't think so, more summer, possibly late. We will be well ready at Gillingham Pier to receive her and carry out her second fix, lots to do yet before she looks like her old self.
Len Knight.

I think after all the years of hard work from everyone involved in saving this great old lady, a few more months isn't really going to be too much of an issue....

I'm looking forward to paying a visit once she's ready for the public!

Regards
Eddy

[mjt60a]

Me too.  This is quite interesting.... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-16493181

[Eddy Matthews]

Any further news on the Medway Queens progress? It seems like a long time since we heard anything.... Hope all is going well.

Regards
Eddy

[lenknight]

Hello Eddy and fellow Paddle duckers,
Work is still progressive on the hull of the Medway Queen, this project never has been easy, always an uphill battle to get where we are today.
Mainly owing to the hand riveting needed in some parts by old means, hard to come by riveters of old, this has now been resolved, this in turn has slowed up the project on the aft end re plating.
However, work is progressing well within the hull, installing engine, now all restored.
Sadly it will be 2013 before the hull can be returned to the Medway Pier, which is well ready for further work needed to continue the restoration.
Len Knight MQPS.