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Click on the thumbnails for much larger images Frank C Bowen’s 1920s book Ships we See includes this chapter on Thames barges. He makes a number of entertaining observations: ‘In the coasting business a barge captain reckons he is loaded when a robin can drink of his decks.’ ‘In the old days on the Thames … Continue reading “Ships we See: Frank C Bowen on Thames barges”
[ad name=”intheboatshed-post”] Planking Louise: Nick uses an on-the-spot steaming device for the garboards Hampshire-based boatbuilder Nick Smith is currently planking up a new project, Louise. She’s a 16ft loa, 6ft beam and will draw about 14in, and built with khaya mahogany planking. She’s destined for customers in Newton Ferrers, and won’t be kept on a mooring … Continue reading “Nick Smith planks up Louise – and uses a novel steaming technique”
[ad name=”intheboatshed-post”] Victorian era steam ship SS Robin, the oldest complete steam ship in the world, is towed away for restoration The Victorian steam ship SS Robin, said to be the UK’s oldest complete cargo-carrying seagoing steamship and one of only three National Register of Historic Vessels Grade1/Core Collection ships in London – has left … Continue reading “UK’s oldest cargo-carrying sea-going steamship is towed away for restoration”