$1.2m and 37 years later, historic boat still under wraps at museum
SOURCE: Belfast Telegraph (N. Ireland) (2-22-07)
The embarrassing case of a boat stranded at a Northern Ireland museum is to be the subject of yet another review by officials...
Stories surrounding The Result, a historic schooner, have been likened in Parliament to something from [the TV sitcom]'Yes, Minister'.
The vessel still lies under cover in the grounds of the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum -- some 37 years after it was bought.
It has been estimated that around £627,000 [$1.2 million], at today's prices, has been spent on its purchase and maintenance to date.
Members of the Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) were reduced to laughter at the case during a hearing last June.
Stories surrounding The Result, a historic schooner, have been likened in Parliament to something from [the TV sitcom]'Yes, Minister'.
The vessel still lies under cover in the grounds of the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum -- some 37 years after it was bought.
It has been estimated that around £627,000 [$1.2 million], at today's prices, has been spent on its purchase and maintenance to date.
Members of the Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) were reduced to laughter at the case during a hearing last June.
Source:
Belfast Telegraph (N. Ireland)
Source URL:
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/article2294213.ece
Date:
2-22-07
