Ann M - details reqired to finish model
Hello all!
I have recently acquired a 1.5m long (1/48 scale) tinplate and wood model of the 1961 coaster 'Ann M' (IMO 5018284) owned by the Metcalf Shipping Co, London. She later was renamed Ann II, then Whitburn Girl (?).
The hull, decks and some of the superstructure is complete, but there are no fittings or fine detail - yet! I aim to finish her and will add radio control. She will make a fine companion to my superb (brass) model of the 1958 John Carter coaster Cranborne, also in 1/48 scale.
Can anyone tell me what colours she was painted or point me to where I might find more information, details and history?
Thanks in advance,
Jeremy Lewis
I have recently acquired a 1.5m long (1/48 scale) tinplate and wood model of the 1961 coaster 'Ann M' (IMO 5018284) owned by the Metcalf Shipping Co, London. She later was renamed Ann II, then Whitburn Girl (?).
The hull, decks and some of the superstructure is complete, but there are no fittings or fine detail - yet! I aim to finish her and will add radio control. She will make a fine companion to my superb (brass) model of the 1958 John Carter coaster Cranborne, also in 1/48 scale.
Can anyone tell me what colours she was painted or point me to where I might find more information, details and history?
Thanks in advance,
Jeremy Lewis
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#1 I sailed with Metcalfe's in the 60's All the photographs that I have seen of the Ann M are in black and white. There is one photo on the shipspotting gallery that has a link in #2 of the Michael M in colour. I am certain that the hull superstructure and funnel colours are the same as I remember the fleet colours of the 60's .
Motor Vessel ANN M. built by Burntisland Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. in 1961 for Metcalf Motor Coasters Ltd., London, Coaster
Motor Vessel ANN M. built by Burntisland Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. in 1961 for Metcalf Motor Coasters Ltd., London, Coaster 07/07/1989 wrecked at Briton Ferry<br />27/05/1994 arrived at Garston for breaking.
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ANN M
O.N. 302789. 1,203g. 594n. 1,676d. 230’ 0” x 36’ 7” x 14’ 7¾”oa.
Two, 8-cyl. 4 S.C.S.A. (222 x 292mm) Blackstone ERS8M type by Lister Blackstone Marine Ltd., Dursley, reverse reduction geared to a single screw shaft. 1,320bhp. 11½kts.
12.6.1961: Launched by Burntisland Shipbuilding Company Ltd., Burntisland (Yard No.399) for Metcalf Motor Coasters Ltd., London.
15.9.1961: Completed.
14.7.1970: Owners restyled as Metcalf Coasting and Investments (Holdings) Ltd., and vessel sold to a new subsidiary Metcalf Motor Coasters Ltd.
1972: Owners acquired by Booker Line Ltd., Liverpool and S. William Coe and Company Ltd., Liverpool appointed as managers.
1978: Sold to Coe, Metcalf Shipping Ltd., (same managers).
1980: Removed from management.
2.11.1980: Stranded at South Shingles, R. Thames, refloated and proceeded to Barking, developed leak in engine room and sailed to Gravesend for repair.
4.11.1980: Departed for Goole.
1984: Sold to Clift Maritime Ltd, (Sorek Chartering Ltd, managers), and renamed WHITBURN, under Gibraltar flag.
1988: Renamed WHITBURN GIRL.
14.2.1989: Whilst on a voyage from Livorno for Mostyn, suffered engine problems at 40.44N., 04.12E.
21.2.1989: Arrived at Lisbon for engine repair.
3.3.1989: Departed for Mostyn
1989: Sold to Lofoten Shipping Ltd, and renamed ANN II under St Vincent and Grenadines flag.
7.7.1989: Touched bottom whilst loading granular anthracite at Briton Ferry. Subsequently dry docked at Swansea after discharge. Some deck plating was discovered to be no longer properly attached to framing. Temporarily repaired and drydocked at Swansea. Subsequently laid up. Declared a total loss.
7.11.1990: Left Swansea in tow for Port Penrhyn.
25.12.1990: Broke her moorings at Admiralty Buoy, Menai Straits during a gale and ran aground at Craig-y-Don. She was on a voyage from Port Penrhyn to Garston for demolition.
12.1990: Refloated and laid up at Port Penrhyn.
27.5.1994.. S Evans & Sons Ltd, commenced demolition at Garston
,Hi sorry to bother you guys, I have just been given a 55 inch version of this Ann M, my problem is I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing, there is damage to the rudder and believe there are super structure parts missing, I can't find detailed pictures of this to try and replicate missing parts and I have no idea on wiring😔 would one of you fine people possibly be able to offer any advice or pictures please
Henry - fantastic photos - really useful!
Attached is a photograph of my model on her first powered outing - lots of ballast needed but sailed very well - good and stable. Adding lots of fittings now,
Regards
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. ANN M O.N. 302789. 1,203g. 594n. 1,676d. 230’ 0” x 36’ 7” x 14’ 7¾”oa. Two, 8-cyl. 4 S.C.S.A. (222 x 292mm) Blackstone ERS8M type by Lister Blackstone Marine Ltd., Dursley, reverse reduction geared to a single screw shaft. 1,320bhp. 11½kts. 12.6.1961: Launched by Burntisland Shipbuilding Company Ltd., Burntisland (Yard No.399) for Metcalf Motor Coasters Ltd., London. 15.9.1961: Completed. 14.7.1970: Owners restyled as Metcalf Coasting and Investments (Holdings) Ltd., and vessel sold to a new subsidiary Metcalf Motor Coasters Ltd. 1972: Owners acquired by Booker Line Ltd., Liverpool and S. William Coe and Company Ltd., Liverpool appointed as managers. 1978: Sold to Coe, Metcalf Shipping Ltd., (same managers). 1980: Removed from management. 2.11.1980: Stranded at South Shingles, R. Thames, refloated and proceeded to Barking, developed leak in engine room and sailed to Gravesend for repair. 4.11.1980: Departed for Goole. 1984: Sold to Clift Maritime Ltd, (Sorek Chartering Ltd, managers), and renamed WHITBURN, under Gibraltar flag. 1988: Renamed WHITBURN GIRL. 14.2.1989: Whilst on a voyage from Livorno for Mostyn, suffered engine problems at 40.44N., 04.12E. 21.2.1989: Arrived at Lisbon for engine repair. 3.3.1989: Departed for Mostyn 1989: Sold to Lofoten Shipping Ltd, and renamed ANN II under St Vincent and Grenadines flag. 7.7.1989: Touched bottom whilst loading granular anthracite at Briton Ferry. Subsequently dry docked at Swansea after discharge. Some deck plating was discovered to be no longer properly attached to framing. Temporarily repaired and drydocked at Swansea. Subsequently laid up. Declared a total loss. 7.11.1990: Left Swansea in tow for Port Penrhyn. 25.12.1990: Broke her moorings at Admiralty Buoy, Menai Straits during a gale and ran aground at Craig-y-Don. She was on a voyage from Port Penrhyn to Garston for demolition. 12.1990: Refloated and laid up at Port Penrhyn. 27.5.1994.. S Evans & Sons Ltd, commenced demolition at GarstonMotor Vessel ANN M. built by Burntisland Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. in 1961 for Metcalf Motor Coasters Ltd., London, Coaster
Motor Vessel ANN M. built by Burntisland Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. in 1961 for Metcalf Motor Coasters Ltd., London, Coaster 07/07/1989 wrecked at Briton Ferry<br />27/05/1994 arrived at Garston for breaking.www.clydeships.co.uk
I am in my dotage 80 years. Somewhere in my memory I recall Matcalfs.s trading on the TYNE and up the Thames to Kingston Power station carrying coal??? Was the ANN M a collier. for the NE Coast/Thames Power stations traffic= The restriction would be the locks half tide at Richmond, I was at Palmers Hebburn, during my apprenticeship 1961, then as a ship engine surveyor based In London BOT Offices Seething Lane-1972 -78.But my mind is now wandering, Good luck with the model. Regards
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