We are a voluntary organisation restoring the old Hartlepool lifeboat, The Princess Royal (Civil Service No.7), back to her original condition.

She is a 46ft Watson class, ON-828, and a gold medal-winning lifeboe There are a number of fittings we desperately require in order to restore the vessel. For example, we are looking for an auxiliary watercooled generator (type No. MA11W 24 volts), stanchions, ventilators and any deck fittings etc.

We would be grateful to hear if readers have, or know of anyone who has, any of the articles we are looking for and would be willing t donate them to our restoration fund or sell them at a reasonable price We thank you for your help and look forward to hearing any news.

Brian Stringer, c/o Heerema Security Office, Victoria Harbour S Bond Street, The Headland, Hartlepool, TS24 0.