As the head trustee of the Q-Ship Society, I have dedicated countless hours and resources to fight for the preservation of a true British naval icon; the last ex-Royal Navy Flower-class sloop from World War One for future generations. 

We have hoped that support would be given to the Society for use of Collier Wharf in Gillingham,  Medway in Kent.

Unfortunately Peel L&P and Medway council are on the destroy heritage rampage, and as Peels history of destroying history this makes the society even more concerned. 

Collier Wharf site is of importance to the society and has many historical items, and is the last part of the Chatham dockyard second phase of expansion. 

Site still contains the original branch line siding spur,  admiralty pattern pill box from World War One, mooring points and bollards dating from 1874 and most importantly the remains of an ancient scheduled Moment known as Gillingham Fort. 

We approached Medway Council to secure the site for future use of the Q-Ship Society and future regeneration of Gillingham pier into a heritage harbour.