'Last' known Royal Navy Dunkirk veteran, 102, buried in hometown
Lawrence Churcher, from Portsmouth, died earlier this month at a care home nearby Fareham just days short of his 103rd birthday.
Lawrence Churcher, from Portsmouth, died earlier this month at a care home nearby Fareham just days short of his 103rd birthday.
The 50 foot wooden vessel is being kept at Wilson's Boatyard in Hayling Island but it is in poor shape.
Up to 12 fire engines have been called to the site and emergency services are urging anyone who can smell or see smoke to close their doors and windows.