Paddle Steamer- Chatham Docks - May 2011

[tank2020]

Took a day of work and had a wonder around a few sites, I know this one is not strictly a derelict place, but I think some on this forum may find it interesting.

The twin engined paddle tug John H Amos built in 1931 in Paisley and used in the north-east. She has spent many years at Chatham Dockyard but money is now being found for what promises to be a very expensive restoration. When seen in April 2010 she was high and dry on a pontoon in the commercial docks at Chatham and waiting for funding
http://www.geograph.org.uk/gallery/steam_ships_etc_8770

Cheers for looking

t2020

 

[krela]

That is awesome, thanks.

 

[night crawler]

Loveing the rust I see here, some great shots as well.

 

[Snips86x]

Lets hope they are successful in restoring this superb paddle steamer. Fantastic pics Tank, thanks!

 

[jonney]

have a look at this website it shows how the paddle steamer ended up on the pontoon http://www.medwaymaritimetrust.org.uk/johnhamos/pages/thelift.htm

 

[Foxylady]

This is fabulous...can't beat rust and barnacles, imo. Great pics as always, Tank.

 

[tank2020]

Lets hope they are successful in restoring this superb paddle steamer. Fantastic pics Tank, thanks!

I don't really understand how you can retore something in such a state, its really more like building a replica, either way, it will be quite a ship once complete.