Post by Administrator on May 5, 2021 9:51:53 GMT
Dunkirk Little Ship Lady Gay was destroyed in a blaze
VIA: Association of Dunkirk Little Ships (official)
It is with great sadness that yesterday May 3rd 2021 Dunkirk Little Ship Lady Gay was destroyed in a blaze at the old Thornycroft sheds on Platts Eyot, Hampton. DLS Mary Irene and Elvin, who were also on site, were able to be moved to safety but today our thoughts are with Lady Gays owners in their loss of a truly wonderful Little ship.
Lady Gay was 34ft Motor Yacht built in 1934 for Lord Alfred Dunhill and cost £1500 to build. She was initially requisitioned by the Royal Navy under at net charter party arrangement for £6/month before she was finally acquired by the Navy in 1942 as a Thames and coastal patrol boat, finally the Royal Navy laid her up in 1944.
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VIA: Association of Dunkirk Little Ships (official)
It is with great sadness that yesterday May 3rd 2021 Dunkirk Little Ship Lady Gay was destroyed in a blaze at the old Thornycroft sheds on Platts Eyot, Hampton. DLS Mary Irene and Elvin, who were also on site, were able to be moved to safety but today our thoughts are with Lady Gays owners in their loss of a truly wonderful Little ship.
Lady Gay was 34ft Motor Yacht built in 1934 for Lord Alfred Dunhill and cost £1500 to build. She was initially requisitioned by the Royal Navy under at net charter party arrangement for £6/month before she was finally acquired by the Navy in 1942 as a Thames and coastal patrol boat, finally the Royal Navy laid her up in 1944.
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