Thursday 29 December 2016

Shamrock's Crew Potted Review of 2016

During the first few months of 2016 most of the crews time was spent refitting Nancy Belle with new, lockers, seats and deck boards as well as using lots of paint. One of the year’s main highlights was in April when the National Maritime Museum handed over their shares in Shamrock to the National Trust who then became Shamrock's sole owner. This was celebrated on the 30th April with a handover day. Nancy Belle had a successful year of river trips, between April and September, with none cancelled due to the weather, although there were a couple of wet trips. July saw the arrival of a new fire/dock washing pump that can be carried by two persons, a definite bonus over the old one. In October a marine diesel engine was ordered for Shamrock and is due to be fitted in time for any 2017 trips. This should enable Shamrock to undertake more trips and be less vulnerable to the weather. Due to unforeseen circumstances 2016 was the first year since 2009 that Shamrock hasn't manage any trips away from Cotehele Quay.

Finally members of Shamrock's volunteer crew ('Summer Wine Crew') who sadly passed away during 2016

Jack McMurren
Jack was one of the original volunteer crew members who had to retire from Shamrock's crew due to ill health. Jack an old sailor, used to enjoy his trips on Shamrock saying he felt more alive when he was afloat.


Dave Hill
Dave one of the “Meet and Greet” crew who also liked to do a bit of painting was known for his random test of a lifejacket while Shamrock was in Royal William Yard. He also had a habit of persuading visitors to hand over their cameras enabling him to take family or group photos.




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