Mind the Gap. The big gap currently seen at the front of Gamecock, is where the old rotten Stem and Apron were. A replacement Apron has been made along with the knee (pictured) that will support it. Finding a single piece of wood that size is nigh on impossible. The knee is made from several

The Gamecock Rum Launch July 2024 – WONDERFUL evening! Thanks to Jon and team at the Foundry for hosting a superb event. Quote: “We are delighted with the Gamecock Rum, so rich and complex. It is also a real pleasure supporting Whitstable Maritime in this project.”Want to get a bottle of your own Gamecock Rum

New Lease of life-again. Looking at the current state of Gamecock and thinking of all the work to be done can be a bit intimidating. This photo from the 1960’s shows what Bill Coleman took on the last time Gamecock was given a new lease of life Working as a shrimp boat, with a wheelhouse

Hot Weather To keep the planks swelled and to generally create a damp atmosphere, Gamecock is lined with hessian. This is frequently hosed down with salt water. Water is pumped from the harbour at high-tide and stored in a tank. It is then sprayed into the boat when needed. In this current climate that’s quite

Whitstable Maritime has been awarded a ‘Pride in Place’ Grant in support of the Gamecock’s restoration.    Canterbury City Council (CCC) is the local lead authority for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund which is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March