AFTER reading in the Echo about the marvellous efforts of The Adelaide movement to bring the famous ship back home to the Wear, I think the people of Wearside should buy the Adelaide CD and Adelaide rock to help this terrific cause.
Councillor Peter Maddison deserves the highest praise for his efforts to make this great dream become a reality.
It's the first time I have ever praised a Sunderland councillor but in this case it is completely justified. As for the other members of Sunderland City Council, I wonder why they are not publicly backing the wonderful ambitious plan to bring back Wearside's exiled treasure.
This is a chance that cannot be wasted. While the Vaux site can still be developed, hopefully in the near future one day, The Adelaide needs to be saved by March 31, and if this is not achieved, then yet another opportunity will have been wasted and the guilty people will know what they have done.
John Turner, Coxhoe
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
Monday, 8 March 2010
Press article: Scrapping of City of Adelaide clipper ship delayed
Plans to scrap one of the world's oldest clippers have been postponed in the hope campaigners can raise enough cash to fund a salvage operation.
The City of Adelaide, built in Sunderland in 1864, has been rotting away on a Scottish quayside since 1992.
Owners the Scottish Maritime Museum (SMM) had intended to begin breaking up the vessel later this month.
But a move to transport the ship to Australia has been given until the end of May to prove itself viable.
The vessel, also known as the SV Carrick, is five years older than the Cutty Sark and voyaged annually from London to Adelaide with passengers and a cargo of wool.
Her sailing days ended in 1893 and she was purchased by Southampton Corporation for use as a sanatorium and floating isolation hospital following a cholera outbreak.
She has been on a slipway in Irvine, Ayrshire, since May 1992 while a debate has continued about her future.
The City of Adelaide last sailed in 1893
A SMM spokesman said: "In January 2010 the museum received a proposal from the Clipper Ship City of Adelaide Limited, Adelaide, Australia.
"The proposal has been accepted as being technically feasible and the organisation has made a planning application to North Ayrshire Council to remove the vessel.
"Clipper Ship City of Adelaide Limited have not provided evidence that they have the funds to complete the project.
"But, after receiving assurances from the Scottish Government, the museum has temporarily halted the deconstruction plan to give the group time to put funding in place.
"The museum will not extend the halt in the deconstruction beyond the end of May 2010.
"The museum has not received any other detailed proposals for the preservation of the complete vessel."
Last year a Sunderland councillor staged an occupation on board the vessel to highlight a campaign by the Sunderland City of Adelaide Recovery Foundation (Scarf) to bring it back to the city.
The City of Adelaide, built in Sunderland in 1864, has been rotting away on a Scottish quayside since 1992.
Owners the Scottish Maritime Museum (SMM) had intended to begin breaking up the vessel later this month.
But a move to transport the ship to Australia has been given until the end of May to prove itself viable.
The vessel, also known as the SV Carrick, is five years older than the Cutty Sark and voyaged annually from London to Adelaide with passengers and a cargo of wool.
Her sailing days ended in 1893 and she was purchased by Southampton Corporation for use as a sanatorium and floating isolation hospital following a cholera outbreak.
She has been on a slipway in Irvine, Ayrshire, since May 1992 while a debate has continued about her future.
The City of Adelaide last sailed in 1893
A SMM spokesman said: "In January 2010 the museum received a proposal from the Clipper Ship City of Adelaide Limited, Adelaide, Australia.
"The proposal has been accepted as being technically feasible and the organisation has made a planning application to North Ayrshire Council to remove the vessel.
"Clipper Ship City of Adelaide Limited have not provided evidence that they have the funds to complete the project.
"But, after receiving assurances from the Scottish Government, the museum has temporarily halted the deconstruction plan to give the group time to put funding in place.
"The museum will not extend the halt in the deconstruction beyond the end of May 2010.
"The museum has not received any other detailed proposals for the preservation of the complete vessel."
Last year a Sunderland councillor staged an occupation on board the vessel to highlight a campaign by the Sunderland City of Adelaide Recovery Foundation (Scarf) to bring it back to the city.
Press letter: City of Adelaide
I LIVE in South-East England, but was born and bred in Sunderland. I was able, via satellite TV, to watch the BBC Inside Out programme which featured Sunderland city councillor Peter Maddison’s efforts to bring the remains of the City of Adelaide clipper back to its birthplace.
This ship is a piece of local history which, given time and funding, could become a huge tourist attraction and would look magnificent berthed on the River Wear.
I found it heart-warming to hear Coun Maddison talk of his aspirations for the ship, but for the life of me I cannot understand why the rest of Sunderland City Council is not backing his scheme.
The City of Adelaide should not be allowed to rot in Scotland, and it should not be allowed to go anywhere else in the world but Sunderland. It was built in our town by our ancestors and – in memory of their skills and hard work – that is where it should return.
Councillors and people of Sunderland, give Peter Maddison your full support before it is too late. You’ll regret it if you don’t.
David Young, Southend, Essex
This ship is a piece of local history which, given time and funding, could become a huge tourist attraction and would look magnificent berthed on the River Wear.
I found it heart-warming to hear Coun Maddison talk of his aspirations for the ship, but for the life of me I cannot understand why the rest of Sunderland City Council is not backing his scheme.
The City of Adelaide should not be allowed to rot in Scotland, and it should not be allowed to go anywhere else in the world but Sunderland. It was built in our town by our ancestors and – in memory of their skills and hard work – that is where it should return.
Councillors and people of Sunderland, give Peter Maddison your full support before it is too late. You’ll regret it if you don’t.
David Young, Southend, Essex
Friday, 5 March 2010
Press release: Minister considers options for the SV Carrick
Culture Minister Fiona Hyslop today (Friday) clarified the options for the future of the SV Carrick.
The Carrick, also known as the City of Adelaide, is an A-listed ship berthed in Irvine at the Scottish Maritime Museum.
In answer to questions from Irene Oldfather MSP the Minister said:
“The Scottish Government has been working closely with a number of stakeholders to explore what realistic options exist for securing the future of this category A listed ship. Historic Scotland has recently commenced a detailed evaluation of possible options in order to help support the eventual decision-making process.
“These options are:
Removal to Sunderland;
Removal to Adelaide in South Australia;
Retention in an a different location in Scotland; and
Managed Deconstruction of the vessel.
“None of these options is straightforward, but by undertaking this exercise we will be able to take a fully informed and open decision as to the best outcome for the vessel.
“Officials from the Scottish Government and from Historic Scotland have held a wide range of discussions with a number of bodies and individuals regarding this Category A listed ship.
“These have included the Scottish Maritime Museum, the Advisory Committee of National Historic Ships (the UK wide body with a remit for historic vessels), North Ayrshire Council, the Heritage Lottery Fund, groups from Sunderland (SCARF) and from Australia (The Clipper Ship, City of Adelaide Ltd) and the UK Government’s Department for Culture Media and Sport. I have personally met with a delegation from the Australian group and have subsequently spoken to the South Australian Minister for Transport. “
The Carrick, also known as the City of Adelaide, is an A-listed ship berthed in Irvine at the Scottish Maritime Museum.
In answer to questions from Irene Oldfather MSP the Minister said:
“The Scottish Government has been working closely with a number of stakeholders to explore what realistic options exist for securing the future of this category A listed ship. Historic Scotland has recently commenced a detailed evaluation of possible options in order to help support the eventual decision-making process.
“These options are:
Removal to Sunderland;
Removal to Adelaide in South Australia;
Retention in an a different location in Scotland; and
Managed Deconstruction of the vessel.
“None of these options is straightforward, but by undertaking this exercise we will be able to take a fully informed and open decision as to the best outcome for the vessel.
“Officials from the Scottish Government and from Historic Scotland have held a wide range of discussions with a number of bodies and individuals regarding this Category A listed ship.
“These have included the Scottish Maritime Museum, the Advisory Committee of National Historic Ships (the UK wide body with a remit for historic vessels), North Ayrshire Council, the Heritage Lottery Fund, groups from Sunderland (SCARF) and from Australia (The Clipper Ship, City of Adelaide Ltd) and the UK Government’s Department for Culture Media and Sport. I have personally met with a delegation from the Australian group and have subsequently spoken to the South Australian Minister for Transport. “
Thursday, 4 March 2010
Youtube: SCARF City of Adelaide Documentary - Inside Out
BBC Inside Out documentary now available on YouTube!
Get an insight into SCARF's efforts to recover the historic clipper ship, City of Adelaide. As shown on Inside Out, February 2010.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH3QYILDmDg
Nil desperandum shipmates.
Get an insight into SCARF's efforts to recover the historic clipper ship, City of Adelaide. As shown on Inside Out, February 2010.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH3QYILDmDg
Nil desperandum shipmates.
Friday, 26 February 2010
Press article: Rival CDs launched as fund-raisers for the Adelaide
The fight to bring Wearside's most historic ship home has now become a battle of the bands.
Renowned musicians Pete Dodds and Paul Jackson have penned an ode to the 150-year-old City of Adelaide clipper ship.
The Sunderland City of Adelaide Recovery Foundation (Scarf) plans to sell a CD of the song to raise funds.
But a rival crew from Australia has produced their own song to cheer on their efforts to take the Wear-built clipper Down Under.
Read more
Renowned musicians Pete Dodds and Paul Jackson have penned an ode to the 150-year-old City of Adelaide clipper ship.
The Sunderland City of Adelaide Recovery Foundation (Scarf) plans to sell a CD of the song to raise funds.
But a rival crew from Australia has produced their own song to cheer on their efforts to take the Wear-built clipper Down Under.
Read more
Wednesday, 24 February 2010
YouTube: Peter Maddison (SCARF) interview with Gary Brown (Island 92)
Peter Maddison of the Sunderland City of Adelaide Recovery Foundation (SCARF) speaks to Gary Brown of Island 92. The interview was part of Gary's 'Yachtblast' show which was broadcast in January.
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