HOVERCRAFT DESTROYED | RELICS SAVED MUDLARKING

Join the Hovercraft History Hunters on their most eventful trip yet! See the various finds they make including a plaque with an amazing two-fold history. But disaster strikes when the hovercraft gets damaged beyond repair which could have caused serious damage to life. Still, we focus on the finds and getting a new hovercraft to continue our adventures!
This Marlin II Hovercraft has been an excellent craft for us and we have had lots of enjoyable and successful trip out in her. This accident was caused by a foreign object entering the fan blade area and causing a chain reaction in milliseconds. We loved and cared for this Hovercraft (Steve is a qualified mechanic), so we cannot question the quality of the craft or components of it. As you can see from the video we are going to buy another Marlin from The British Hovercraft Company asap, because they are a brilliant company who make outstanding Hovercrafts! I can't recommend them enough! britishhovercr...
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[@impunitythebagpuss]

"Those things are sharp", he says while juggling it barehanded! Hovercraft fan blades are sharp too! Luck was with you today!

[@bryanladd9031]

Glad to see the hovercraft series will continue!! Also glad you all didn’t get hurt!

[@HeyMJ.]

Firstly, VERY glad that you two arrived alive. And glad a new ‘Rescue’ HC was purchased. If named the ‘PEGGY II’, she’d honor both the fisherman’s seafaring life and the history of Rock-n-Roll. (‘Peggy Sue’; Buddy Holly’s 1957 hit vinyl.) 😉

[@Sifinds]

HeyMJ Good idea! We thought of calling it Peggy or Shannon 🤔

[@VoklstWestie]

That Safety Screen saved your lives!

[@Tob2n]

I enjoyed watching that, Si. The black pottery is Wedgwood. I had the same heart beat when I found mine thinking Roman.

[@Sifinds]

Tob2n Thanks Tobias! We eventually surmised the same thing

[@susanrawson6318]

I recently discovered this channel. It has rapidly become one of my favourites. So pleased that you are unhurt

[@richardhemery6916]

Great video Si, I'm so glad you were not injured. Looking forward to seeing the trips with the new hovercraft. At 2.50 you have a chimney pot, a nice example, Georgian in date. The sherd at 13.22 is Black Basalt, so 1780 - 1850.

[@Sifinds]

Richard Hemery Ah Thanks Richard. Brilliant knowledge! Feel free to chime in with any other nuggets, very eager to learn!! Speak soon mate

[@nospartsman8901]

My favorite find of this trip is the split nose of the flack shell. It was fired because lives were threatened and sent to remove that threat. We have the interviews of the pilots who won the battle of Britain but not much about the flack crews who also fought that battle for years. Unsung heroes as well. That's a museum piece. Thank You

[@Sifinds]

Ah thanks pal. Are you from Britain? I’d happily donate it to a museum if you know of one that’s interested in displaying it

[@nospartsman8901]

@@Sifinds Not a Brit, just a yank who loves history, Not trying to dictate what you should do with your finds, I just thought the shell was unusual and would make a interesting display with a flack gun. I really appreciate all the research that you and Nichola put into your finds, it brings these items alive. Keep up the good work.

[@Sifinds]

nospartsman Thanks my friend. All suggestions welcome! 😊

[@nadinearnold8235]

Wow a new hovercraft! Bet that's not gonna be cheap. Can't wait to see it in action guys, and I'm glad that you are both safe and unharmed after the accident.

[@sallya.2412]

Glad you guys did not get hurt when the hovercraft broke. So a new one to be bought then. Interesting find on that flack shell explosive. Never heard of it or seen one till now. I learned something new there. Thanks Simon.

[@Sifinds]

Sally A. Thanks Sally!

[@Wreckdiver59]

Too bad about the hovercraft, but glad nobody was hurt. The shroud did it's job by keeping you guys safe. Lucky that you were back in civilization and not out in the middle of the mud. Loved the history on that plaque. It's always a treat to see where one of your finds came from 👍.

[@Sifinds]

Wreckdiver59 Thanks! Yes we were angry but felt blessed at the same time. Strange feeling...

[@Magdalena76h]

Oh my goodness!! That was a close call! I have heard of helicopter crashes where someone had their head sheered off, but I am very glad Si lives to find another day and the Hovercraft History Hunters, hunt on! I just love your finds when you go out on these adventures!!! Be safe!

[@Magdalena76h]

Also... I must have snoozed coz all the shrapnel keyrings have sold! Never mind! I'll keep checking your Etsy shop!

[@Sifinds]

@@Magdalena76h Thanks Meredith! Yes more on soon!

[@lyarnes]

Bloody hell Si! That was close!

[@JungleJayAdventures]

Love this theme song!!! The fan just adds to the "coolness"

[@carolyns9687]

Wow!! You both are so lucky!! You have a hovercraft guardian angel!!!

[@Cate7451]

Cool, someone should draw me a picture!

[@kevcox5585]

That's great research to find no only the original ship, but the guy who fished in 'Peggy' too. Well done mate!

[@Sifinds]

Kevin Cox Cheers Kev!

[@hooper4581]

We can rebuild ! Can always make a vid on rebuild. Great stuff pal. Thanks for taking us along. Always a pleasure to watch

[@Sifinds]

Hooper45 We plan to Hooper!

[@rach940]

Loved today’s vid, thanks guys. I really hope the black piece of pottery is Roman. Love the plaque, amazing to get so much history from it. Exciting that you are getting a brand new hovercraft! That model looks like it means business!

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Rachel!

[@sidkelly7507]

Nice work lads, thanks for the trip 👍🇮🇪

[@Sifinds]

Sid kelly hey Sid 👋

[@Osikakale]

Hello lad I’m not Russian I’m actually half Brit and half Irish.

[@Artist6135]

Thank God you two were not hurt and that it happened after your hunt!!! Thanks for including us in your adventure!!

[@justdustino1371]

Having fought, or acted in support of, the Battle of Jutland is a good enough honor!!!! The German fleet was scared to come out for a second try and stayed "bottled up" in the Baltic. I worked in shipbuilding , brass label plates are still everywhere on ships today!!! Even pipes are painted certain colors, and painted with code names. All doors, hatches, valves, machinery, et al....have label plates...awesome video!!! I'm assuming Shannon is the Irish river? I hate it for the hovercraft....

[@mariat.3961]

Wow, glad you were not hurt!!! Stay safe!

[@sophiechandler955]

Hovercrafts remind me of being a kid when you could go to France in a big one. These little ones look really good fun 👌😆

[@jaybales3160]

Very happy no one was injured and hopefully the damage is not too costly. Congratulations on your discoveries. Enjoyed watching and learning. Looking forward to your next video.

[@aleta5873]

Grateful you guys are safe.

[@BeaEss]

Fantastic research on Peggy! I have it in the back of my mind somewhere that Bouquet might be something to do with Victorian sanitary ware. Could be wrong but it's a strong hunch.

[@brandyhall9678]

So happy you are both okay!!!!!

[@SmallWonda]

Nice one Si - lucky that guard did its job!! Thrilled to see that BHC really doing well - I've never understood why hovercraft aren't used more widely - they seem so useful and not necessarily overly complex - excited to see how & where you get to use your BEAST! Interesting discoveries too...

[@debcattell7059]

Great Video 🙂 Loved the plaque, what an amazing find ♥️☺ Thanks Si

[@achilliaroberso9366]

Lots of history in this episode , awesome finds regarding the ships and boat plaque, close call on the hovercraft. Great video.Thanks for sharing! 👍

[@karenpelletier5707]

Thank God neither of you were hurt or worse! Glad you weren't stranded either. The brass plaque was cool and the history of it was interesting. Enjoy the new hovercraft and maybe wear a helmet

[@thesouthernsearcher]

Fantastic video and look forward to seeing you out on the new beast!

[@sydneyc.6714]

So glad you two didn't get injured. God was watching out for you. Can't wait to see new hovercraft after its painted. Cool finds!

[@ryanglidden2051]

Really liked the end with the small hovercraft show. You guys are great. Keep on hunting!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Ryan - we plan to mate!

[@fredamarshall3627]

Hi Simon, I was gobsmacked to see the hovercraft damage. We are all so lucky to have the hovercraft history videos. If you were to start a patreon page I would be very happy to sponsor.

[@Sifinds]

Ah thanks Freda, so kind of you. Hold on to your cash for now - I do have an upcoming project where I want to Carbon Date a find, so will ask for donations to support that! You are the first to know!

[@phoebejones2070]

Even if all the viewers donated a £1 there would be enough to buy a new one (I have priced them and there is a nice red one).

[@phoebejones2070]

Simon was lucky not to be decapitated.

[@daveyjoweaver5183]

Thanks My Friends! A mucking nice machine I'd say! Pretty soon, next summer will we see you guys skimming along finding the good stuff and perhaps surfing behind the new machine. You could really check out the bottle scene. Here's to Luck in the Muck without the Yuck! Glad no one was hurt with a flying blade and out in the middle of muck land! Peace! DaveyJO in Pa.

[@marydegenkolb9603]

That is why the blades are cantered out to the back an there is wire screen at your back. I am so thankful you and Steve were not hurt or killed. Those blades spin at a high rate! Oh mate, I'm glad you both are OK! Did you ask Brad how lucky you were? Again, Im thrilled you folks were not hurt. Great history on the pump plaque and the fuse nose.

[@sharimullinax3206]

Thank God for that fan guard! The black shard looks like a piece of Wedgewood.

[@rogerdempsey7227]

Awesome history you find their young man it's very good that you can research and find some bits and pieces of somebody's history in life is awesome Tuesday blasting I'll see you on your next

[@amandabell8827]

Crikey! serious damage but thank goodness you are both safe. x

[@dr_steve]

Thanks so much for the adventure, Simon. Really enjoyed the history of the HMS Shannon brass plaque. Both histories, in fact! Hope you get a lot of use out of your new hovercraft.

[@beartooth8865]

Great! Bringing history back to life!

[@TheFPF422]

It’s lucky you were back to civilization... it could have happened out there on the flats and then... The main thing, no one was hurt. When I read the video title, I thought it was about those big hovercrafts that were crossing the channel... I was saddened to learn it was your means of transportation that was damaged. Great info on the history of your finds and on the Hovecraft company... Top Job!

[@thecreekwalker0174]

you guys are blessed you did not get killed or seriously wounded

[@trinagolas9504]

Holy sh*t! You guys are lucky that nothing happened to you! Seems like a fun craft to get about in the muck . Good luck with purchasing a new one!

[@PeachSt8Digger]

Oh, I am sorry about the craft, but so happy that neither of you were hurt. Scary stuff, those blades. Nice finds, especially the HMS Shannon plate. Kudos to British Hovercraft, a must have for rescues, especially in the muck, where a boat can't go and rescuers would get stuck on foot....not to mention, the speed at which the Hovercraft can do it. Happy to see the new one you chose. Will keep watching and see what the next adventure is! Cheers!

[@trailtrs1]

Absolutely fun to watch.

[@bigkahuna6277]

Simon, great video. Sorry the air boat got destroyed, at least no one got injured. Good luck with the new one, can’t wait to see new adventures....cheers

[@Sifinds]

Thanks dude!

[@JanVafa]

So glad you guys are alright!!!

[@juliesnider7556]

Wonderful job with your history research, even finding the gent who repurposed the boat name plate. Very scary turn of events with craft. You both have guardian angels on your shoulders. Be safe!

[@Sifinds]

Yes I think we do! Thank you!

[@debbydriscoll6262]

I love your new intro also a good person to identify pottery Is fellow Mudlarker Richard Hemery. Nicola and Tobias have both had him as a guest. Thank you so much for your amazing finds and great videos❤️

[@Sifinds]

Thanks, yes i know Richard, he will be on one of my videos soon.i make a really cool discovery!

[@thecarolinacraftsman4120]

Blessed you both did not get hurt!

[@zw5509]

You are lucky no one was decapitated! Always enjoy the hovercraft trips! Keep safe! Row!

[@lisaheisey6168]

I'm glad, that you both weren't injured by those blades! It's lucky, you made it to land. What if it had happened, right in the middle of the water?

[@Sifinds]

Lisa Heisey would’ve called the coastguard to rescue us

[@malinda8668]

So glad neither of you were hurt when the hovercraft croaked! The black shard isn't Roman as the top/lip isn't rounded. I learned that from Richard Hemery's KZbin channel. Hope the new hovercraft doesn't put too big a hole in your budget.

[@f.k.burnham8491]

It's horrible that the hovercraft blades failed. You are both so lucky you were not injured. I hope you get the hovercraft back into working condition again soon.

[@vilstef6988]

Wow-hovercraft was really knackered! Glad you guys are OK.

[@redcap774]

the in-depth research is what makes your videos so interesting, being ex military (army) I find it fascinating that a simple find, such as that metal plate, eventually turns out to be a WW1 Navy relic. Well done boys, wish I could join you on one of your mud larks.

[@Sifinds]

Derrick Palmer Thanks Derrick! You are there in spirit!

[@mickeymelton66]

Thank you for taking me along. I love exploring.

[@blairarthur302]

Glad yous are all safe after the mishap,WOW the H.M.S Shannon sure has alot of history with myself I am a Haligonian [ person from Halifax N.S. ] and when I was a kid I would see the old grave sites and wonder about those men,Thanks for making my day

[@Sifinds]

Blair Arthur Thanks Blair!

[@raewhisner4545]

Holey moley, thank God you both were not hurt. Scary for sure. But you both still saved your relics and moving foward too on fixing or getting a new one.

[@Osikakale]

Hello Simon, your videos are amazing keep up the good work!

[@Sifinds]

Thank you!

[@pauloneill9965]

As said to Nic earlier I love Sundays new vids. Especially with winter cold miserable weather coming rapidly approaching. History more history all day long cheers thanks many regards from Ireland D1 Patriot.👍🇮🇪☘Godbless 🙏

[@Sifinds]

Paul Oneill Thanks Paul!

[@bruhyoutube511]

Very nice 😍 Greetings from switzerland🇨🇭

[@tomshively5419]

Hovercrafting must be great fun Sci! Well done glad u guys weren't hurt!

[@daver8521]

Not sure what an "HL Pump" was, but as a former Navy Electrician's Mate I can tell you that the "brushes" mentioned on the plate refers to carbon brushes used on a DC electric motor. They would eventually wear down and have to be replaced, which was why the ship carried spares. The pump and the motor that drove it were probably in the same casing as a unit.

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Dave, however it said BUSHES... same thing?

[@daver8521]

@@Sifinds Oh, sorry, I read it wrong. Bushings are metal rings that support the pump's bearings.

[@Sifinds]

daver8521 too man cheers!

[@GreenMountainLove]

Wow, wow, wow.... Glad neither of you was hurt. That looked scary!

[@LuvBugCrafts]

Hi Si, great video as always but I am so glad you two are ok, It could have been a lot worse with injuries or out in the middle of the water. Great finds!TFS

[@sherilynn]

Super history research! And now I know more about hovercraft than I ever imagined 😁

[@padraicodomhnall2146]

Great video Simon and Steve, thank you for posting. The history and research was interesting too. My heart sank when I saw the damage to the hovercraft, and the potential for personal injury to you guys doesn't bare thinking about! Looking forward to seeing the new craft in future.

[@weibie]

Glad you're both okay. Wonderful finds, and I like the part at the end with a bit of history also.

[@tarncoleman7854]

Wow so glad your ok

[@briankesterson4365]

Si - You both were very fortunate on that one! Some interesting finds too. Any possibility of salvaging the old hovercraft and putting it back into service?

[@marielg9143]

awwww there was heart-shaped rock @24:06 next to the beautiful clay pipe stem aww well at this angle that's what it looked like

[@carolyoung3793]

Glad you both weren’t injured tfs your finds xx

[@wrxs1781]

Well done SI, great video. The AA nose cone detonator for me would be the best find.

[@noradaniels470]

Glad you are both safe. I hope the hovercraft gets repaired.

[@saragwynne1416]

Great to watch, so interesting what you find out and about lol. Looking forward to the new hovercraft 👍x

[@kurtsangelwings1967]

Hey, Si you should come to Perth, WA, we get 40c in our summers. I've really enjoyed watching all your videos. I love finding treasures too.

[@michellehartshorn924]

Someone was definitely looking after you both that day

[@seanwatcham8308]

Another fascinating episode Si.. Loved the Button Story.. Epic.! :)

[@donellemiller6680]

So glad you both were ok after the hovercraft disaster. Sorry the machine is ruined. But what a haul of history :-).

[@MrVxrman]

Phew you guys had a lucky escape 🙏🏻 Great video though Si Fore Shore 😎 🙂🍻👍🏻

[@debrashulman362]

Hi. The shard you found with the backstamp "Bouquet," could have been manufactured by Knight, Elkin & Co. (K. E. & Co.), 1826 -1846 in Fenton, Staffordshire.

[@Sifinds]

Debra Shulman Awesome. Thanks Debra! I’ll look that up. Thought it might be French myself. Cheers!

[@evelynnmarkham787]

Just going through your videos and the factory that made that ship sign (Matter and Platt Ltd) was where my dad worked for many years as an engineer x

[@Sifinds]

Wow. Cool coincidence!

[@evelynsinclair6866]

I'm glad you all were uninjured and lived to tell the tale. I am sorry about the hovercraft damage.

[@thom7520]

Cool stuff! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Tappit333]

All thanks to the inventor of the Hovercraft Sir Christopher Cockerell who lived in Hythe, my Village here on the edge of Southampton water, I bumped into him many times when he visited our local chip shop, I remember when he looked out of his window as I waded in the mud looking for clay pipes. :-)

[@garydavis754]

So interesting. Just joined in from the State of Maine in the USA. Very nice finds and the history is so cool. I have subscribed to your channel.

[@Sifinds]

gary davis Welcome Gary! Thanks for the sub!

[@kayesdigginit1519]

Damn that was close for the two of you 😱 Thank goodness you both made it unscathed, unlike your hovercraft 😞 Now a new beauty of a craft 😃 Great find Steve; so much more history with that placard than I could've imagined 👍 Some Great finds there guys. Stay safe ☺👍

[@patricialessard8651]

You guys were really lucky and I'm very glad you weren't hurt. I enjoyed the video and the cool finds. Also,the info about hovercraft. I've wondered why we in the States don't utilize them the way that the U.K. does. We do have salt flats,etc. that they would be useful on. So,thanks again for the wonderful video and be safe!

[@bevg9460]

Very lucky lads 😮 But yas are still smiling good on yas 👍

[@adrianwilliams6554]

Another great video thank you for the history lesson

[@lindaodellvt]

Great hunt gone wrong when the hovercraft committed suicide! Fortunately for you and Steve it wasn't murder!! Lovely finds, especially your ornate pipe stem and your Shannon plaque - loved the history.

[@Sifinds]

Linda Odell Thanks Linda!

[@johnt2257]

Great video

[@joee5756]

Wow my great great grandfather served on the HMS Shannon during the battle of Jutland

[@shedragon61]

My god you were lucky. I see your guardian angels are hard at work!

[@lmp8932]

Sharwoods Mango Chutney goes very well with a curry :) Thanks for the interesting - as always - video. You are both lucky that neither of you were damaged in hovercraft mishap. The new one should be a ripper!

[@conitorres9774]

Awesome trip. Sad about your hovercraft, any possibility that it might be repaired? Could that nose cone be from a practice missile? Fascinating history of the plaque

[@-meganeura]

Amazing work! From the search to the research and to the video! If I was rich I would donate to repair the hovercraft, or to buy that new beauty .

[@Sifinds]

Meganeura* aw thanks, hopefully we’ve got a new one covered!