Llys Helig - 1922 Gentleman’s Yacht updated their cover photo.
Llys Helig - 1922 Gentleman’s Yacht
Exciting history discovery: Llys Helig's requisition and role during WWII. Secret sea based component of radiolocation and radar development. More to follow...
Llys Helig - 1922 Gentleman’s Yacht
Update March 2023. Following the external survey of Llys Helig’s hull that revealed a huge variation of thicknesses of the steel as well as various patches and bodges to plug the holes a decision has been made. Currently an internal survey is underway to assess the integrity of the ribs
Llys Helig - 1922 Gentleman’s Yacht updated their cover photo.
Llys Helig - 1922 Gentleman’s Yacht
Howard is doing a Twitter poll on you views regarding restoration. Give your honest opinion here:
“So the question is 6mm or 10mm? At 6mm a lot of steel (££) would be used to replace panels - but she’ll only be a houseboat. At 10mm a heck of a lot of steel (££££) needed to replace most of the hull but she might one day meet the class regs to be a moving yacht again. Views?”
Llys Helig - 1922 Gentleman’s Yacht
Thickness report. Anything above 8mm is viable for restoration to yacht. Original steel plate of 10mm (allowing for 20% corrosion).
Llys Helig - 1922 Gentleman’s Yacht
A beautiful patchwork of mixed media, years of neglect, 100 years of elements and painting over the cracks. Llys Helig is in a poor state. Some serious discussions to be had over the next few days on the feasibility of restoration. Next steps: pressure washing the interior of the hull
Llys Helig - 1922 Gentleman’s Yacht
Marmus have finished the full survey on Llys Helig. Moment of truth is Monday. We know she’s had a hard life. She has holes, and patches, and entire sections that have been replaced. But can she be economically repaired? It’s another big turning point for us. Watch this space.
Llys Helig - 1922 Gentleman’s Yacht
Boat International article from today:
100-year-old sunken yacht Llys Helig salvaged in England
A 32.7m motor yacht called Llys Helig has been raised from her former resting place on the riverbed in Essex.