The Heritage Lottery Fund have instructed the Chairman of the Medway Queen Preservation Society to offer David Abels the contract to build the new hull for this paddle steamer. David Abels is owner of the Albion Dry Dock in Bristol.
This is the first hull to be built in an English shipyard, which will be traditionally riveted construction, for 50 years.
Things are now starting to happen with this restoration project and further details can be found at their website.
Regards, Tony.