Former Anderton Company motor "Norway"

[stagedamager]

I can't believe its 8 years ago today since we acquired the ironwork to Norway from the Ashton Packet Boat company after conversations with @billh....

8 years on, we got one side two packed up to the middle of the hold, and glosswork on both cabin sides. hopefully today, a 2nd coat on the port side and further welding on the starboard, weather dependent!

 

Edited June 24, 2025 by stagedamager

[Derek R.]

The result in belief, persistence, abilities, a plan - and money! Nearly there.

[Ray T]

On 24/06/2025 at 08:32, Derek R. said:

The result in belief, persistence, abilities, a plan - and money! Nearly there.

"There are some things that money can't buy, like loyalty, feelings and a sense of history, and some things that only money can preserve, like those same loyalties, feelings and a sense of history."

Edited June 25, 2025 by Ray T

[stagedamager]

I'll just leave this here for a bit...... this is so exciting!!!!

also the top bends have been templated so hopefully will be on soon. also fore end guards on one side and a bit more painting!  

Edited July 11, 2025 by stagedamager

[Ray T]

Lovely to see progress, keep at it. 😃

 

[stagedamager]

thanks Ray! a small break while I nip to Birmingham for the Mary Poppins load in.....

[stagedamager]

what to report.....

Well, its all about welding at the moment, trying to get the hull seams done while its not too hot, as the hot days we're seeing the planks wobble a bit!! 

The top bends are on, deck lid has been made, one side of the hull is fully welded internally (minus a couple of bits....), with the other side started, and the engine and fuel tank are in!!

We still need to reattach the brassware but it's great to see the K2 in her resting place, and the long distance tank from FMC Beech has been given a new lease of life.

We've also done some work to the stem iron, fabricating and end plate, and painted the stands.....

Edited August 17, 2025 by stagedamager

[Ray T]

Fabulous to see. Have you thought about writing a book detailing the build?

[stagedamager]

15 minutes ago, Ray T said:

Fabulous to see. Have you thought about writing a book detailing the build?

I have...... it's whether anyone would buy it!!

[Ray T]

5 hours ago, stagedamager said:

Your T stud reminds me of these. 😁

 

Edited August 17, 2025 by Ray T

[stagedamager]

it's on now.. as are the cant tops. 

[jacko264]

Getting on and doing well loving the work

G

[Derek R.]

A lot of work. But not sure about Les Patterson up on the bow . . . .

[stagedamager]

6 hours ago, Derek R. said:

A lot of work. But not sure about Les Patterson up on the bow . . . .

?? 

[Derek R.]

18 hours ago, stagedamager said:

?? 

I know you are claiming the originality of the chosen pattern of 'T' stud, but it reminds me of the famous image of Kate Winslet standing on the prow of the Titanic with arms outstretched, except that 'T' stud replicates the image of Les Patterson in her place.

 

It stands out, it may be as the original, and it may be more 'catchable' with a thrown line, but it just looks out of place on all the fine work done on the rest of the boat to date.

[stagedamager]

1 minute ago, Derek R. said:

I know you are claiming the originality of the chosen pattern of 'T' stud, but it reminds me of the famous image of Kate Winslet standing on the prow of the Titanic with arms outstretched, except that 'T' stud replicates the image of Les Patterson in her place.

 

It stands out, it may be as the original, and it may be more 'catchable' with a thrown line, but it just looks out of place on all the fine work done on the rest of the boat to date.

aah cool, i did wonder. its an interesting debate which i've had with numerous people, if Harland and Wolff, or Yarwoods had designed their T studs in this manner, people would be waxing lyrical about them and recasting them in their multitudes, you might even see them on the shelves of the local chandlers. Part of this whole process is to include features of these craft, which may have been lost over time. I think only Bedford and Dorset have their original T stud, Sweden's is different but unsure when it changed, if indeed it did. Very much function over form, but still part of the history, and we shouldn't be willing to dismiss it because other styles exist.  

[John Brightley]

9 hours ago, stagedamager said:

aah cool, i did wonder. its an interesting debate which i've had with numerous people, if Harland and Wolff, or Yarwoods had designed their T studs in this manner, people would be waxing lyrical about them and recasting them in their multitudes, you might even see them on the shelves of the local chandlers. Part of this whole process is to include features of these craft, which may have been lost over time. I think only Bedford and Dorset have their original T stud, Sweden's is different but unsure when it changed, if indeed it did. Very much function over form, but still part of the history, and we shouldn't be willing to dismiss it because other styles exist.  

Maybe record it in the boat's history file and then replace it with a more elegant example ?

[Chris-B]

With all the fuss over the T stud , I still find it offensive that he has welded using metric rods instead of the authentic in keeping imperial ones  

[stagedamager]

22 hours ago, Chris-B said:

With all the fuss over the T stud , I still find it offensive that he has welded using metric rods instead of the authentic in keeping imperial ones  

it's only because I couldn't find wooden welding rods.......

[agg221]

30 minutes ago, stagedamager said:

it's only because I couldn't find wooden welding rods.......

You should have friction welded it...

 

TWI Develops Wood Welding Process - TWI

 

Alec

[MtB]

On 20/08/2025 at 21:28, Chris-B said:

With all the fuss over the T stud , I still find it offensive that he has welded using metric rods instead of the authentic in keeping imperial ones  

 

Wot? 

 

The original "NORWAY" was welded oak? 

 

 

[Chris-B]

15 hours ago, MtB said:

 

Wot? 

 

The original "NORWAY" was welded oak? 

 

 

Obviously your sense of humour and irony chip has malfunctioned 

[IanD]

1 hour ago, Chris-B said:

Obviously your sense of humour and irony chip has malfunctioned 

He probably hasn't got an irony chip implanted because he doesn't use 5G.

[MtB]

[IanD]

22 minutes ago, MtB said:

 

Irony : a bit like iron (Uxbridge English Dictionary)