The Gamecock Rum Launch July 2024 – WONDERFUL evening! Thanks to Jon and team at the Foundry for hosting a superb event. Quote: “We are delighted with the Gamecock Rum, so rich and complex. It is also a real pleasure supporting Whitstable Maritime in this project.”Want to get a bottle of your own Gamecock Rum […]
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New Lease of life-again. Looking at the current state of Gamecock and thinking of all the work to be done can be a bit intimidating. This photo from the 1960’s shows what Bill Coleman took on the last time Gamecock was given a new lease of life Working as a shrimp boat, with a wheelhouse
Hot Weather To keep the planks swelled and to generally create a damp atmosphere, Gamecock is lined with hessian. This is frequently hosed down with salt water. Water is pumped from the harbour at high-tide and stored in a tank. It is then sprayed into the boat when needed. In this current climate that’s quite
Whitstable Maritime has been awarded a ‘Pride in Place’ Grant in support of the Gamecock’s restoration. Canterbury City Council (CCC) is the local lead authority for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund which is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March
The Larch Planks arrived last week Having bought the tree, the sawmill cut it into planks These planks will be shaped and fitted and form the new hull. Once the planks start to be fitted it will be a visible sign that progress is being made. Up to now all the work has been taking
With approximately 20 years working in procurement and supplier management with a global manufacturing organisation, Susannah brings commercial experience and insights to Whitstable Maritime as it begins its next stage of development. Working with very diverse teams in multiple countries, Susannah has been responsible for leading procurement teams which partner with both manufacturing and R&D.
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At the recent Whitstable Boatyard Reception, the Charity was pleased to present Peter Kalopsidiotis with a gift in recognition of his contribution as a Volunteer to the restoration of the Gamecock.
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