{"id":5238,"date":"2011-12-28T19:00:36","date_gmt":"2011-12-28T19:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.heritageandhistory.com\/contents1a\/?p=5238"},"modified":"2012-01-22T14:49:55","modified_gmt":"2012-01-22T14:49:55","slug":"wartime-rescue-boat-hsl102-to-get-new-engines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.heritageandhistory.com\/contents1a\/2011\/12\/wartime-rescue-boat-hsl102-to-get-new-engines\/","title":{"rendered":"Wartime rescue boat, HSL102, to get new engines"},"content":{"rendered":"

HSL102, one of two historic World War II rescue boats owned by Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust <\/a>(PNBPT), is to be given a new lease of life with the installation of new engines.<\/p>\n

\"HSL102,<\/a>
HSL102, a former air-sea rescue launch is to get new engines Pic - PNBPT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The former air-sea rescue launch, which saved the lives of many downed pilots during the Battle of Britain, was acquired in 2009 with the aid of a \u00a3580,000 grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund.<\/p>\n

She had been used for target towing and latterly as a houseboat.<\/p>\n

It was built by the British Power Boat Company at Hythe in 1936.<\/p>\n

HSL 102 was designed by Fred Cooper, who also designed Sir Malcolm Campbell’s Bluebirds.<\/p>\n

It is one of only twenty two 100-Class High Speed Launches which were used by the RAF to rescue World War II airmen from the seas.<\/p>\n

HSL 102 is known to have operated from Blyth in the north-east and also from Newhaven on the south coast.<\/p>\n

Improved fuel consumption<\/strong><\/p>\n

With support from Gunwharf Quays Marina, PNBPT has carried out extensive work to enable her to be used for public use, but she now needs new engines.<\/p>\n

The work will be carried out by Mermaid Marine of Poole. They will supply and fit the engines, refit the boat\u2019s drive train, and other associated works.<\/p>\n

According to PNBPT this should\u00a0improve HSL102\u2019s reliability, fuel consumption and emissions.<\/p>\n

Peter Goodship, Chief Executive of PNBPT, said: \u2018In these challenging times it is never easy to commit large sums of money, especially when they are un-budgeted. However, HSL102 is a truly unique boat which we hold in trust for the nation.<\/p>\n

“The Trustees wished to see her remain afloat and operational for the benefit, enjoyment and use of future generations”.<\/p>\n

It is anticipated that HSL102 will re-enter service in the spring of 2012.<\/p>\n

More information<\/strong><\/p>\n

BBC News – http:\/\/news.bbc.co.uk\/1\/hi\/england\/hampshire\/8505534.stm<\/a><\/p>\n

HSL 102 history \u00a0–\u00a0http:\/\/www.bmpt.co.uk\/forum_posts.asp?TID=749<\/a><\/p>\n

Coastal Motorboat Heritage Trust – HSL 102<\/a><\/p>\n

National Heritage Memorial Fund- HSL 102<\/a><\/p>\n

National Historic Ships – HSL 102<\/a><\/p>\n

Update – 22 January 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thanks to John Cook from the\u00a0Coastal Motorboat Heritage Trust<\/a> ,we have corrected what appears to be an error on this page.<\/p>\n

This indicated that the boats were purchased with the help of a \u00a31.8m grant from the\u00a0National Heritage Memorial Fund.<\/p>\n

This \u00a31.8m figure was used in good faith and was from a\u00a0National Heritage Memorial Fund –\u00a0HSL 102<\/a>\u00a0webpage that said:<\/p>\n

Project Title: Purchase of Motor Gunboat 81 and High Speed Launch 102<\/em>
\nApplicant: Portsmouth Naval Base property Trust<\/em>
\nLocation: Temple Newsam House, Temple Newsam House, Temple Newsam House, LEEDS, West Yorkshire, LS15 0AE<\/em>
\nRegion:<\/em>
\nGrant awarded: \u00a31,832,000<\/em><\/p>\n

Further research appears to indicate that the grant awarded figure shown above \u00a0maybe wrong in this context. \u00a0The NHMF’s own accounts<\/a>\u00a0say on page eight –<\/p>\n

Motor Gunboat 81 (MGB 81) and High-Speed Launch 102 (HSL 102)
\n<\/em>Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust
\n<\/em>\u00a3580,000<\/em><\/p>\n

We will be approaching the\u00a0National Heritage Memorial Fund over the next few days and ask for clarification as to the\u00a0grant awarded figure of \u00a31,832,000 as shown on their website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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