Thread: little ship Aquabelle

hello,
I proceed to restore the little ship (H) Annabel having participated in Operation Dynamo,
I would have known of documents, testimonies, evidence of the involvement of this flagship at the Battle of Dunkirk 1940.
thank you
jean pierre Lauzin

Hello jean pierre, do you have photographs of Annabel in her current state? Would love to see the progress you make with her.

I wish you luck with your request.

Jim

The little ship was originally called AQUABELLE,
can you tell me how to change the name in the title of the discussion? thank you
the following information available at:

Association of Dunkirk Little Ships
Nom du bateau: Aquabelle
Type de bateau:
Motor Yacht
La longueur du bateau:
45ft
Largeur de bateau:
12ft
Projet de bateau:
4ft 6ins
Déplacement en bateau:
12 tonnes Moteur de bateau:
2 Ailsa Craig x Construction de bateaux:
Acajou sur le teck Constructeur de bateaux:
Littlehampton Wm Osborne, Année de bateau:
1939
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Benjamin Taylor de Hampton Wick et sa fille Joyce livré Aquabelle à la Royal Navy pour aller à Dunkerque. Sa double Ailsa Craig diesels avec un gal 100. réservoir de carburant lui a donné l'endurance pour tirer 5 autres en arrière. Elle était sale, ses panneaux de cale ont été brisées et les soldats avaient quitté leurs chaussettes kaki et tasses à bord. Equipé d'une arme à feu elle a continué à défendre les phares d'une attaque aérienne.

Thank You for the update annabel, looks like you have quite a bit of work to do to restore her to all her glory. Good Luck.

My Grandfather, Benjamin Taylor had this boat built in 1939. I have inherited some information which will be of interest to the owner/restorer. Please make contact.

Originally Posted by ColinD

My Grandfather, Benjamin Taylor had this boat built in 1939. I have inherited some information which will be of interest to the owner/restorer. Please make contact.

Thanks for that Colin, i will try emailing the OP ....

Originally Posted by Jim

Thanks for that Colin, i will try emailing the OP ....

Dear Jim; dear Colin,

the restoration of Aquabelle is still going on: the deck is completly new (except final touch with teck... no budget...) the two original six cylinders Ailsa Craig diesel motors are running almost perfectly; Are starting renovation of cabins in style of the thirties. Are collecting all information, photos, on Aquabelle and previous owners. We would be pleased to keep contact with you and all persons interested by Aquabelle throught our Email address "aquabelle1939@gmail.com".

All the best for 2012

Alain

Thanks for the update Alain, it is good to hear that the rebuild is still on going, do you have a larger image than the one in the above post?

Jim