Tag Archives: Working boats

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

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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Shaped on All Six Sides – a film about boatbuilder Andy Stewart

A short film by Kat Gardiner about Canadian boatbuilder Andy Stewart. My thanks to Sam Robinson for letting me know about this!

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The Scottish Fisheries Museum has a new website

The Scottish Fisheries Museum has a lovely new website including a delicious collection of online photos – the late 19th century shots of the harbour full of fishing boats are particularly impressive. I really must make the time to go … Continue reading

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