BROWN OWL
As the Commodore's vessel in The Association of Dunkirk Little Ships, Brown Owl would have the important role of leading the fleet back to Dunkirk for the 85th Commemorative Return, before that there was some work to do. Replacement engines, additional fuel tanks and other coastal modifications prepared Brown Owl for returning to Dunkirk and for the future.
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Brown Owl being lifted in to Chichester Boatyard ready for work to begin.
Preparing the two new Vetus M4.56 engines for installation.
Lowering the first engine into the wheelhouse.
Manoeuvring the second engine into position.
Navigators team in the wheelhouse of Brown Owl, mid install.
Positioning the custom Tek Tank siamese fuel tank.
Custom fuel management system, giving complete control over the four new fuel tanks.
Complete scrape back to repair the hull.
Repairs underway and a fresh coat of primer for antifoul adhesion.
Fresh antifoul and bootline for Brown Owl.
Two brand new prop shafts and couplings.
Re-fitting Brown Owl's props, appropriately re-pitched for her size and power.
The addition of a new coastal anchor, as requested by the owner for their travels.
Launching Brown Owl at Chichester Marina, time to test those new engines.
Navigators team locking in Brown Owl in at St Katherine's Dock for the Classics Festival.
Brown Owl mooring with the other ADLS vessels for the Classics Festival.