HMS MASB-27

January 6, 2013: Ex-HMS MASB-27 seen alongside ex-HMS Gay Archer P-1041 in Watchet Harbour, Watchet, Somerset, England. MASB-27 was sold to private owners after World War II and was recently used as a houseboat. The new owners intend to restore the boat and put it on display as part of a floating museum in the harbour.
(Photo courtesy of Philip J. Heydon, I.S.M.)
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January 6, 2013: Ex-HMS MASB-27 seen alongside ex-HMS Gay Archer P-1041 in Watchet Harbour, Watchet, Somerset, England. Restoration is beginning as all remnants of the houseboat are being removed, the debris is seen on the dock.
(Photo courtesy of Philip J. Heydon, I.S.M.)
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April 9, 2016: Ex- HMS MASB-27 seen arriving for restoration at Hawarden Aviation Park, Chester, Wales, U.K.
(Photo courtesy of Victoria Phipps)
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March 20, 2017: Seen during restoration.
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August 17, 2017: Seen during restoration.
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November 17, 2017: Seen during restoration.
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