Details: HMF Rough, HF Sunk Head, HMF Knock John and HMF Tongue Sand, known as ‘His Majesty’s Forts’, were built by the Navy and originally had a complement of about 100 men who were assigned to them before deployment. These were designed as a reinforced concrete pontoon measuring 168 by 88 feet supporting two hollow … Read more
Details: The island was constructed in 1964 at a cost of 9 million guilders by a team of broadcasting entrepreneurs, who used it to broadcast radio and television programmes to the Netherlands under the name Radio Noordzee and TV Noordzee. The project lasted for just over 4 months, from mid-August to mid-December 1964, before being … Read more
Ships details: The Quo Vadis, a 492 ton 52 m length 8.5 m width cargo vessel, was built in Groningen/Netherlands by Gebr. Koops NV Hoogezand in 1956. Maximum speed was 9 knots. In 1978 the ship was renamed Manor Park. In September 1979 it was found in the harbour of Sunderland. At that time it … Read more
Ship details: Tonnage: 10985 tons gross Complement: 345 Length: 468.8 feet Beam: 66.3 feet Draught: 24.4 feet Machinery: DieselsTwin screws Commissioned (RN): 6 October 1939 Commissioned (RAN): 1 Jun 1943 Laid Down: July 1934 Launched: 15 December 1935 Armament (Main): As an armed merchant cruiserSeven 6 inch gunsTwo 3 inch AA guns2 Lewis light … Read more
Ship details: The one hundred and three foot tall aerial mast was installed in September 1986. During spring 1987 a 5,000 pound surplus battleship anchor was purchased. In May the Sarah was reportedly registered in Honduras, but was in fact registered in the US state of Maine. 20th July 1987: With the help of an … Read more
Ship details: Flag:Dutch. Classification:N.S.I. Dimensions:L.o.a 33,67 Mtrs.Width 6,80 Mtrs.Draught 3,15 Mtrs. GRT:172 Tons. Speed10 knots. Technical Equipment:Main Engine Caterpillar 3408 420 Hp.Auxiliary Engines.Perkins 60 Kva.Daf 40 Kva.01 Deck beam SWL 250 kgs.2 firepumps1 Gearbox Twin Disc3 Viking liferafts 25 persons each5 Survival suits Accommodation:Large Mess room / Kitchen.Television room.03 Cabins for Crew total 6 … Read more
Ship details: An seventeen foot motor launch owned by George Short Offshore radio station: Radio Pamela or presumably Radio Torr (named after the businessman Reg Torr who was one of the backers) with test broadcasts on 13th May and an eight hour programme on 19th May 1965 (with the idea of providing a local radio … Read more
Ship details: In July 1973 the former minesweeper and 135 foot long MV Oceanic was purchased by Reverend Carl McIntire and converted for use as a radio station. A 100 foot mast was installed. The ship was then renamed Columbus. In the last week of August the Columbus set sail for Cape May and anchored … Read more
Ship details: The Corcodile was bought by Georges De Caluwé in Brest/France. The 70 foot, 585-ton measuring ship, a former French Navy supply vessel, was rebaptized in Uilenspiegel and got equipped as a radio station in the Antwerp harbour. In the middle of October 1962 the vessel dropped anchor at Zeebrugge. The ship was equipped … Read more
Ship details: The 359 ton and 148 foot coaster Unitas, later called Zeevaart, was built in Groningen (Netherlands) in 1938 by Noord Ned Schps, In 1969 the vessel was purchased for 50,000 Guilders. In Groningen harbour the Zeevaart’s hull was rebuilt, a new rudder and screw were also installed. In March 1970 the MV King … Read more