The History and Restoration of a Historic Sailing Ship

✨Flying Cony was originally built as a warship and served various purposes, including mine sweeping and submarine hunting.

🔍Recent research and conversations with previous owners revealed that much of the previous understanding of Flying Cony's history was inaccurate.

🔧The engine room of Flying Cony contains a massive engine that was initially used for fishing and later used as an offshore tugboat.

🚢Flying Cony was converted into a sailing ship in 1977 and was fitted with a new engine and generator.

⚙️The pump in the engine room was recently restored and will continue to serve as an emergency pump and fire pump.

What was Flying Cony originally used for?

—Flying Cony was originally built as a warship and served various purposes, including mine sweeping and submarine hunting.

What led to the recent discovery of Flying Cony's true history?

—Recent research and conversations with previous owners revealed that much of the previous understanding of Flying Cony's history was inaccurate.

What can you tell us about the engine room of Flying Cony?

—The engine room of Flying Cony contains a massive engine that was initially used for fishing and later used as an offshore tugboat.

When was Flying Cony converted into a sailing ship?

—Flying Cony was converted into a sailing ship in 1977 and was fitted with a new engine and generator.

What recent restoration work was done on Flying Cony?

—The pump in the engine room was recently restored and will continue to serve as an emergency pump and fire pump.

00:00Introduction to the history and restoration of the sailing ship Flying Cony.

02:39Flying Cony's origins as a warship and its various roles in mine sweeping and submarine hunting.

03:43Revelation that previous understanding of Flying Cony's history was inaccurate, leading to further research and conversations with previous owners.

07:28Exploration of the massive engine in Flying Cony's engine room, initially used for fishing and later as an offshore tugboat.

10:43Conversion of Flying Cony into a sailing ship in 1977, including the installation of a new engine and generator.

12:20Recent restoration work on the pump in Flying Cony's engine room, ensuring its functionality as an emergency pump and fire pump.