Historic tug Lyttleton in need of help Those who follow my scribblings
will know I have a soft spot for old, iconic vessels from yesteryear and here is another fine example in need of serious assistance to keep her on the water.
The historic tug Lyttelton, built by Ferguson Bros, Port Glasgow, was working in her namesake port
nearly four years before the Titanic was launched, and she is still going strong. One of Christchurch’s iconic landmarks, she is used for summer afternoon cruises operated by the Tug Lyttelton Preservation Society. However, necessary work means the coal-fired veteran will not be out of the harbour.
The operators say: “Our boiler tubes need to be replaced before we can sail again. This means we will not be sailing in 2023-24. The last time our 240 tubes were replaced was in the early 1980s, and of course prices have gone up a little since then.
“The replacement of the tubes, along with installing an electric pre-heater, which will not only reduce coal use and carbon emissions, but it will also lower the workload on our sailing team and help extend the life of the boiler itself, will cost around $300,000.”
Invisible superyacht concept by designer Jozeph Forakis
Pegasus was presented earlier in the year by Jozeph Forakis as the world’s first 3D-printed superyacht. Conceived as a zero-emission design, the 88 metre concept yacht has been dubbed “virtually invisible” in both its profile and environmental impact. Mirrored glass and a tiered superstructure allow the vessel to blend in with the surrounding landscape, while the interior centers around a multi-level “Tree of Life” hydroponic garden, designed to provide guests with fresh food and air purification.
Sounds amazing - and who would have thought one could 3D-print a superyacht; but I am personally just not totally convinced of the aesthetics - just my opinion. If I had so much money to burn on a superyacht, I think I’d want it to be highly visible to everyone!
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