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Norfolk Broads wherry Albion dismasted during the Breydon Wherry Race of 1952
This photo taken by John Hopthrow comes with permission from the Broadland Memories website – and this page in particular, which includes a scene from the beginning of the Breydon Wherry Race of 1952, and another in which Dragon and Hathor run aground while Albion overtakes. It seems that Albion’s luck didn’t hold out on this occasion…
The page also includes a shot of the ‘new’ Barton Turf sign erected around the same time, which I’m glad to say was still there when I last saw it. If you’ve got a soft spot for the Broads, as we have, you’ll love this site.
Dragon's name boards have been returned to The Museum of the Broads following an interesting journey to USA. Mike Barnes and others are going to set them up in the Museum with Ardea's old tabernacle. The Museum has Dragon's mainsheet and blocks
John Hopthrow – are you the John I knew when we were young[er]?