Wrecked Replublican Seebees around?

[bexrbetter]

For those who grew up on Port Phillip Bay like me, you might remember the 3DB Flying Tadpole shark spotting on weekends and holidays.

 

Anyone know of any wrecked or otherwise abandoned/rotting Seebee laying around?

 

 

 

[Raytol]

Hi Bex, Plenty in the USA!

 

There was one called a "Riviera" in a shed at Tocumwal that was in bits.It looks a bit like a SeaBee but has twin booms. Lovely looking aircraft.

 

I think it belonged to Bill Riley or one of the maintenance people.

 

Was a while ago since I have seen it, though.

 

Ray

 

 

[bexrbetter]

Hi Bex, Plenty in the USA!Ray

Hey Ray, yep there's a fantastic Seebee website with forum and wrecks and bits for sale, which museums have them rotting outside etc.

 

Thanks!

 

International Republic Seabee Website