filling in a few gaps

Whilst clearing away some rotten wood at the stern, dad found some well preserved old newspaper which had been stuffed in a gap, dated may 7th 1999

The transom (back of the boat) has had a thick aluminium sheet fitted over the top of it to add strength, this newspaper was rolled up and stuffed behind it! Mudlark was sold by the navy in 1998, so the date on the newspaper suggests the Aluminium was fitted after this date. presumably by the next owner.