Tag Archives: Essex

Ships and the Essex Coast – photos my father took in 1955-7

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Gavin Atkin

I love the atmospheric shots of Leigh Creek and Maldon. And talking of atmospheric, look at those ships at Tilbury – they were coal fired in those days and don’t you know it! The young female figure is my Mum, … Continue reading →

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An American in Essex and Suffolk – Thad Danielson hangs out with the Strangers and the OGA

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Gavin Atkin

US boat builder Thad Danielson of Redd’s Pond Boatworks fame came to the UK this summer to join a meet of the Albert Strange Association and to attend an Old Gaffer’s Association for a rally – and he took lots of … Continue reading →

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Ship builders of Essex

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Gavin Atkin

This is a great little film about the building of the fishing schooner St Rosalie - and very much of its time and people! My thanks to intheboatshed.net reader Josef Sablatnic for pointing it out.

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