Deep Diver

Ships details: In 1977, the ship was partly equipped as a floating radio station in the harbour of Belfast (Northern Ireland) under the guise of a film lighting ship, which did not arouse much interest from the authorities. The preparations included a horizontal t-antenna and two FM-transmitters each capable of 1 kW. Bob Noakes, Dick Palmer, Robbie Dale and Chris Cary were involved with preparing the project which was constantly suffering from a lack of money. In April 1978, the vessel left Belfast harbour heading for Portugal. The crew realized that the vessel was far to small. So they tried to return to Belfast. But after suffering from problems with the steering wheel the boat was towed in to St. Mary (Scilly Islands). Three months later it was sold.

Planned offshore radio station: Sunshine Radio with programmes for British tourists

Planned Location: International waters off the Mediterranean coast