Colin Brittain's photos

Another huge hole

Another huge hole

18 Dec 2006 20
Thankfully we were able to commission a local boat builder Michael Coates who was effectively an expert in repairing this type of boatwork.
Good wood stripped back

Good wood stripped back

18 Dec 2006 17
It was only when the rotten wood was cut out that the scale of the work was identified.
William Riley of Leamington & Birmingham

William Riley of Leamington & Birmingham

27 Nov 2005 28
A lifeboat involved in the Rohilla tragedy. Lowered down a 200 ft cliff, launched but unable to close on the wreck.
William Riley of Leamington & Birmingham

William Riley of Leamington & Birmingham

27 Nov 2005 23
A lifeboat involved in the Rohilla tragedy. Lowered down a 200 ft cliff, launched but unable to close on the wreck.
DCF 1.0

DCF 1.0

02 Oct 2005 21
A former cow shed it was fair to say that it was a major job to get it cleaned and as usual it was Tim who was at the forefront of the work.
The cow shed

The cow shed

02 Oct 2005 23
This looks an amazing work space and it turned out be just that. However as a former barn the state it was in was what you'd expect. It took one volunteer hours to jet wash the space down, he deserved a medal for doing it alone. Unsurprisingly the chairman was unable (or unwilling) to help that day!
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PICT0133

23 Sep 2005 14
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PICT0132

23 Sep 2005 16
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PICT0144

23 Sep 2005 15
No matter what space was left Tim Hicking was always the man to slide in.
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PICT0137

23 Sep 2005 14
The engine bed can be seen at the rear from when the boat was a converted motor cabin cruiser
SONY DSC

SONY DSC

01 Jun 2008 16
SONY DSC
William Riley Official Unvieling

William Riley Official Unvieling

01 Jun 2008 18
William Riley Official Unveiling carried out by the Right Honourable Robert Goodwill MP and his wife.
William Riley Official Unvieling

William Riley Official Unvieling

01 Jun 2008 18
Selected photographs taken at Cross Butts on the 1st June. After being dedicated the boat was taken to the marina but its entrance to the water was short lived due to a leak
William Riley Official Unvieling

William Riley Official Unvieling

01 Jun 2008 20
Selected photographs taken at Cross Butts on the 1st June. On the unveiling of the fully restored lifeboat and her first public appearance
William Riley Official Unvieling

William Riley Official Unvieling

01 Jun 2008 26
Selected photographs taken at Cross Butts on the 1st June. On the unveiling of the fully restored lifeboat and her first public appearance, captured showing the inclement weather on the day.

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