@Renegadenemo I for one, and I believe many more, donated to the project to restore Bluebird to have her back in Coniston. That she could be restored to a point where she could run again was brilliant, and great for people to be able to see her on the water as well. I, like many donors I believe, feel betrayed. If you want to build a replica to entertain others, great. You and the team are no doubt very skilled and many will enjoy seeing a replica. Those of us who donated to see the genuine Bluebird restored and back in Coniston will also have a smile on our faces to see the genuine Bluebird back in her home in Coniston, but will continue to feel betrayed that our money has also gone to building a replica elsewhere. What a shame agreement has not been possible.

@Renegadenemo I mean if it was donated to Bluebird, it should stay with Bluebird at The Ruskin. If it was donated to Bill Smith - then keep it yourself if that is what you now want.

I don't know anything about the back story to all this, but believe Bluebird belongs at the Ruskin. If you cannot get your act together to agree to this, then what was recovered is what we should have back, as well as everything that was donated to the "bluebird" and Campbell's memory not to you personally. Feel free to retain anything that was donated to you as an individual. Build your fake to make your own fortune if you wish, we want the true memories of a great man and a great team.