In reply to diablo:
Very, very sad news. Hopefully the damage will be repairable
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> was deliberate
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> Who'd in their right mind would do that ?
Probably those with the same mentality as the ones who vandalise 'phone boxes, burn cars etc.
My Great great Grandfather sailed in such vessels so this news has a particular interest for me - not that I knew GGGranndpappy!