Save Paddlesteamer Ryde!!!

ajrimmer42 · 02-08-10, 03:12 PM

http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/PSRyde/

Ryde is one of only 200 vessels on the register of historic vessels. A veteran of World War II, and one of few remaining Paddle Steamers in the UK. The ship has been inspected by a shipyard and deemed viable for restoration. A Conservation Plan has been drawn up, and a Trust set up to steer its rescue and conservation, for which funding seems likely to be available. We further petition to put legislation in hand to safeguard Ryde and similar historic vessels by law, by introducing protection such as is available for historic buildings. At present, short-term economic interests are overwhelmingly destructive to the conservation of ships. Britain is a historically seafaring nation and should be proud to preserve, display and operate surviving historic vessels, as glories in themselves, tourist attractions and educational tools for future generations. Once restored, Ryde will bring long-term economic benefit and civic pride to the communities it serves.

Jimbuna · 02-08-10, 04:28 PM

I'd love to sign but I've this hang up about giving my personal address to people/elements I'm not accustomed to.

Oberon · 02-08-10, 04:30 PM

Gordo's probably got it on record already Jim

Jimbuna · 02-08-10, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

Gordo's probably got it on record already Jim

Actually, your probably right

02-08-10, 03:12 PM	#1
ajrimmer42 Royal Kinotropist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 987 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	Save Paddlesteamer Ryde!!! http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/PSRyde/ Ryde is one of only 200 vessels on the register of historic vessels. A veteran of World War II, and one of few remaining Paddle Steamers in the UK. The ship has been inspected by a shipyard and deemed viable for restoration. A Conservation Plan has been drawn up, and a Trust set up to steer its rescue and conservation, for which funding seems likely to be available. We further petition to put legislation in hand to safeguard Ryde and similar historic vessels by law, by introducing protection such as is available for historic buildings. At present, short-term economic interests are overwhelmingly destructive to the conservation of ships. Britain is a historically seafaring nation and should be proud to preserve, display and operate surviving historic vessels, as glories in themselves, tourist attractions and educational tools for future generations. Once restored, Ryde will bring long-term economic benefit and civic pride to the communities it serves. __________________ Alex Don't judge a ship by the number of it's guns, but by the skill of it's crew.

02-08-10, 04:28 PM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I'd love to sign but I've this hang up about giving my personal address to people/elements I'm not accustomed to. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

02-08-10, 04:30 PM	#3
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Gordo's probably got it on record already Jim