COMING TO A PORT NEAR YOU!!

HMS Gay Archer is now the last of its class to exist in the world today and during its previous operational duties has many stories to tell within the role of Britain’s Coastal Defence Forces during the Cold War, 1951 – 1962. From escorting the Swiss Royal family to the Houses of Parliament, aiding the Portuguese Government, covert Cold War operations and there are even rumours that Her Majesty the Queen herself sailed aboard her. 

Unlike a submarine that uses stealth underwater, the Motor Torpedo Boats used their speed and agility in order to launch the torpedoes at ships. A crew of 12 against a crew of 1,000 on a battleship.  Originally being one of 12, HMS Gay Archer formed a fast fighting flotilla that could unleash devastating firepower.

HMS Archer has been fully restored. It is 75ft and although externally it remains a war vessel, below deck she has 3 bedrooms a recreational area and a bar! 

All Aboard!

Private parties; corporate events; pleasure cruises; champagne lunches; weddings; anniversaries; covert meetings; photo-shoots; films and television.

We are keen to hear from you if you served on this vessel or you are a Coastal Forces Veteran.

 

News & Upcoming Events

1st - 3rd August 2008 - Bristol Harbour Festival

With this year's Bristol Harbour Festival boasting to be the largest ever HMS Gay Archer is looking forward to be a centre piece of the event and playing host to the public to have the opportunity of coming abroad for a full tour.

We are also offering the opportunity of organisations and campanies to host exclusive parties abroad. Please contact us for full details.

For further information please contact:

Telephone:  +44 (0) 7974 954 978

Archer@zagreusfilms.com

Salford Quays, Manchester 2006

 

 

 

 

 

Bofus Mark 3. Presented by The Royal Navy UK

 

Owner & restorer Paul Childs.

HMS Archer is currently powered by 2 x V8 Diesel Detroit's

The documentary

Build Your Own Motor Torpedo Boat

Bought for the sum of just £1 it was the dream to bring a piece of British Naval Maritime history back to life as well as stand as an ode to the men and women of Coastal Forces.

From initial planning to restoration, reconstruction, replacement armaments and sea trials, this one hour long documentary charters Paul Child's two year project as he sacrificed everything to reconstruct the last 1950's motor torpedo boat of its class, P1041 HMS Gay Archer.

As the boat slowly takes form Coastal Forces veterans tell of their adventures on board such vessels. This documentary is both educational and entertaining as we follow Paul's journey to turn his dream into reality.

Dur: 60 mins DVD copies 9.99 UKP inc P&P

The Last of The Forgotten Hereos

The Last of the Forgotten Heroes is an hour long documentary that tells the history of British and Allied Coastal Forces operations through the Second World War as well breathtaking missions from the veterans.

This is the only documentary to present the story of Coastal Forces that has been made for the veterans and their families by the Zagreus Films and The Coastal Forces Heritage.

Featured operations include; Captain Agar's raid in Klondstadt harbour, Covert & Clandestine operations of MTB 502, MTB 102 in Dunkirk; The Messina Straights; Invasion of Sicily & Elba; Operations from Bari: Operations with Tito & the Partisans; HMS Medusa in D-Day; Colds War Operations.

Dur: 70 mins DVD copies 9.99 UKP inc P&P

The Coastal Forces Decommissioning Ceremony - HMS Dolphin, Gosport - April 2007

Duration = 40 mins

DVD copies only 5.99 UKP each including p&p

Cheques to be made payable to ZAGREUS FILMS