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A former crew member visits the Greater Manchester Challenge, an Ocean Youth Club vessel left derelict in Chatham for 15 years.Watch The inspection reveals significant structural decay, including thin hull plating with visible holes, rotted porthole surrounds, and a water-filled forward locker.1:26 While the stainless steel galley and Gardner engine remain potentially salvageable, the teak deck requires replacement and the masts and spars are missing.2:34 Three new owners—Charles, Christian, and Ramy—have purchased the vessel with plans to restore it for a documentary project focused on men’s mental health and community building.4:53 Their immediate restoration plan includes a hull thickness survey at a local shipyard, sandblasting, and stripping the interior to a blank canvas.7:40 The new owners intend to rename the boat the Greater Man Challenge and eventually sail the Atlantic, using the vessel to facilitate group experiences for men.9:57

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