Lincoln Castle....for sale

[Dickie735]

I had a look at the old lady a couple of days ago. She is still beached as before bit appears no worse than she did a few weeks ago. Some attempts may have been made at preservation, as opposed to restoration.
The road bridge is quite an interesting bit of engineering in itself. There is a lifting section and it seems that the bascule lifts and also traverses.
This section is quite narrow but it abuts a much wider section which appears removable but has no machinery fitted to move it.

[MarkYoungIW]

I see that Google have pretty much 'streetview'ed the whole of the UK now!!

So now you can enjoy a walk around Lincoln Castle!!

[MarkYoungIW]

Also, I just noticed I never added the pictures I took of LC back in October.

http://s1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/e-trotters/Lincoln%20Castle/

[mjt60a]

...the pictures I took of LC back in October.

http://s1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/e-trotters/Lincoln%20Castle/

Doesn't look bad at all! Those pictures reminded me of seeing Tattershall Castle for the first time in London, especially the main bar, it's almost identical!
I only wish digital cameras had been invented back then....

[Channel]

...the pictures I took of LC back in October.

http://s1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/e-trotters/Lincoln%20Castle/

Doesn't look bad at all! Those pictures reminded me of seeing Tattershall Castle for the first time in London, especially the main bar, it's almost identical!
I only wish digital cameras had been invented back then....

Thanks for sharing the pictures, looks to be in fair condition.

[mjt60a]

Has everyone heard of this latest development?..........
...'PS Lincoln Castle, currently out of operation as a pub in Grimsby has been offered to the UK's Paddle Steamer Preservation Society at no charge....'
read the full story here - http://paddlesteamers.awardspace.com/LincolnCastle.htm

[Eddy Matthews]

Extremely interesting Mick..... My only concern is that the PSPS seem to be dipping their fingers into an awful lot of pies at the moment, so I hope things are thought through carefully. I'd hate to see them overstretch themselves!

Regards
Eddy

[mjt60a]

.... I'd hate to see them overstretch themselves!...

Me too, the story is in Paddle Wheels too (just got mine, it's where I first read about it) it does say that it would be set up as a completely independent venture - so if it all went belly up, any liabilities end with Lincoln Castle and won't affect the societies other concerns.
Awaiting results of a survey at the moment to see what it would cost to repair the hull (it says there are a couple of minor holes that were repaired by pouring concrete into the hull) but to me it sounds like it could theoretically be worth a shot...

[Channel]

Extremely interesting Mick..... My only concern is that the PSPS seem to be dipping their fingers into an awful lot of pies at the moment, so I hope things are thought through carefully. I'd hate to see them overstretch themselves!

Regards
Eddy

It stated in PW that she was a viable business prior to being laid up. Perhaps she could generate income!!

I'm in the PSPS because I want to see paddlers preserved, this sort of project is exactly what they should be doing . . . . now about Compton Castle . . . . ;-)

[monarch]

I just wish we could have had her!!  She MUST get back into operation....it's so close!!

[Ian Ingles]

The Lincoln Castle is now being dismantled and will be scrapedThe Lincoln Castle Preservation Society was set up two weeks ago to buy it ,repair it and bring it back into steaming again on the River Humber from Hull.We have had a lot of support from many sourses,but found out today that the owner has agreed with the North East Lincolnshire Council in Grimsby that it will be scraped.Workmen are now onboard ripping out the interior.We have tried to stop that,but to no avail as yet.Please use any contacts you have to try and save it before it is too late.Louise Long 01472324668 at that council is the person to contact.Any offer of financial support must be made known to that council or our society Or contact us at lincolncastlepreservationsociety@hotmail.co.uk
We need any help you can give us,or your protest in any way you can.by contacting that council in Grimsby.We were to hold a meeting on saturday to get members and raise the money needed,but that may be too late
It is in the process of being broken up and we all must  try to save the last stream fired   paddle steamer in Britain.The engines still turn are in a good condition.Use your contacts.Use the press.It could and must be saved.

[monarch]

We wish you the best of luck with your endeavour, but please bear in mind that the UK cannot afford another struggling paddle steamer...cost out the project carefully and let your heads rule your hearts.  If we can be of any help, do contact us and we will do anything that we can.

Matt

[MarkYoungIW]

It amazes me how other countries can make these things work, and yet the UK fails miserably.

It doesn't help that certainly from my experience there are plenty of people willing to tell you how you will fail, rather than take the gamble of supporting you!  Its the easy option to tell people they will fail when the chances are slim!

Can you confirm what sort of money it is you need to find to stop this?

Last I heard was a £60k bond for the Council & the £20k asking price.  Would this still stop demolition?

I think really the the MQPS have to be the inspiration for these projects!

Good luck.

[mjt60a]

Last I'd heard on this was when the PSPS asked all members if they'd support taking over the running of Lincoln Castle (as a bar/restaurant - not to restore to operation at this time) and how much members would be willing to contribute, either as a 'one-off' donation or on a regular basis...... can only assume the idea wasn't very popular then 

[PaddleWheel]

can only assume the idea wasn't very popular then 
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It was popular, just nobody was willing to put any money foward.

The page for LC on Tramscape is being regularly updated of what's going on.
http://paddlesteamers.awardspace.com/LincolnCastle.htm

Jack.