RR2 Thistle

27/05/2023

Now safe and sold. There is information on our National Historic Ships Register. Because she is so rare we registered her as this is site is a great resource.
This information there shows work which was done, her history and how she was when we rescued her. The Certificate can be switched to a new owner. The picture of her afloat is from when we rescued her, she was towed to the boatyard.
RR2 Thistle | National Historic Ships

During Lockdown work stopped so her hull has been exposed to the weather. The deck has been temporarily sealed and up until february she was under cover.

The engine is up and running, there are various blocks, spars (which need some tlc) fuel tank, various dials, rudder, sails, fastenings, mast.

Down below has been cleaned out and the engine bay has been preserved and primed ready for a final paint and then the engine fitting.

I've attached photos taken today so you can see the outside and there are lots of photos on facebook and Instagram of work as we've done it.

Yes the price is £1500 which to be fair is what new sails would cost so she is a bargain. But we feel she needs to be restored by someone who will respect her history and sail her again.

16/05/2023

NOW SOLD. 1887 from Bawley Bay - Its with a heavy heart that we have decided to part with Thistle. She's come along way since we towed her into Faversham Creek in the early hours all those years ago, and we've achieved alot. Sadly previous owners have moved on for personal reasons, and I fractured my spine last year, its just been myself and Morgan trying our best to keep the project going.
She comes with sails, reconditioned running Kelvin engine (worth £600), some wood, blocks, mast, stainless steel fuel tank, rudder, spars and a whole lot more, and she is still very much a viable project.
Her page tells alot about her, and she has an instagram page as well, so you can see how things have progressed. There is a great deal of history evidence as well kindly passed on from her previous owners. That makes her a very honest purchase and everything is out there.
If there is someone out there who is genuinely keen to become custodian of this beautiful historic vessel then please email me on [email protected] (not through FB please).

04/04/2022

THISTLE DO IT !

28/03/2022

Here is a little bit of information about one of our founder members.

14/02/2022

Victoria fractured her back, so we are a pair of hands down. We've got mascot Milo doing his best, but could do with more to help us along. We have a gofund me page and right now even a small donation will help us continue to move things forward, or your time and skills.
Copy n paste the link to donate, or pm to arrange to meet us.
The link is further on the page as well.

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/thistlerr2

10/02/2022

Thanks to Saxonia for sharing this 🙂

09/02/2022

How to Remove Old Fastenings - Morgan, one of Thistle's owners has demonstrated how to remove the old fastenings. It's a huge job so now we can commence battle.
If you've time on hands and feel like a mindfulness task this is the one for you. Message us if you want to volunteer or check out our fundraising post to donate.
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Thistle RR2 has been out of the water for a while so she has opened up. It is an ideal opportunity to refasten her. We've added a step by step guide on the ...

06/02/2022

Click to find out more.
Plus you can always volunteer as well.
No experience needed just you and plenty of enthusiasm.
Every little helps.

Weʼre raising money to Restore one of two remaining 1887 Rochester Bawleys. Thistle RR2. We aim to get her sailing and fishing again.. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

29/01/2022

Terry has completely transformed the Kelvin engine ready for fitting. He's worked in all weather's. The pictures show the engine on delivery to its final makeover.
Initial scrub off with degreaser, then with petrol, wire brush and sand off areas, self etching spot primer followed by green paint by Paragon. Metalwork was polished off.