Category: Locations

Lena Reekie’s Nautibits shop is back in business

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Lena Reekie’s Nautibits back in business

Lena Reekie’s Nautibits back in business Lena Reekie’s Nautibits back in business Lena Reekie’s Nautibits back in business

Back on line, finally, I have good news to share. Bob Telford has been in touch to say that Lena Reekie’s little shop at Iron Wharf has been refurbished and is back in business. So now there’s another reason to visit Faversham – in addition to the attractive old town, sheltered creeks, legendary boatyards, brilliant pubs and great beer, there’s now a cracking little shop selling second-hand bits and pieces of interest to classic boat nuts and low-budget sailers generally. You can bet I’ll be there as soon as I can make it.

If you are planning a visit, Iron Wharf is on the eastern side of Faversham Creek. While you’re there, check out John Copper’s bookshop, and the boats for sale at Cardinal Brokerage. From the Cardinal site, I can see there are some interesting boats on their books, including lifeboat conversion RNLI 47, a Belgian barge, an Alan Buchanan-designed 27ft East Anglian Sloop and a fiberglass-hulled Vertue II. Anyone out there drooling yet?

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More of Nick Smith’s handsome clinker-built launches

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Steam launch Puffin built by Nick Smith at Steam Boat Association rally 2007

Steam launch Puffin built by Nick Smith at Steam Boat Association rally 2007 Clinker-built 12ft 6in small motor launch by traditional boatbuilder Nick Smith for saleClinker-built 12ft 6in small motor launch by traditional boatbuilder Nick Smith for sale

Clinker-built 12ft 6in small motor launch by traditional boatbuilder Nick Smith for sale Clinker-built 12ft 6in small motor launch by traditional boatbuilder Nick Smith for sale

Two photos of Puffin on a grand day out with the Steam Boat Association and a new small motor launch both built by Nick Smith

Traditional boatbuilder Nick Smith has sent some more shots for our entertainment.

The first two shots of Puffin and other small steamers are from the Steam Boat Association rally at Bucklers Hard, near Beaulieu, a few weeks ago.

The little 12ft 6in mahogany runabout on the stocks in these photos is nearly finished and is now for sale – get onto Nick via the WBTA site now if you’d like to buy her!

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Ships that Saved the Empire – the third instalment

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Ships that Saved the Empire - the third instalment

A shipyard image from The Ships that Saved the Empire. I particularly like the figures high up on the deck. I suppose they would have seemed to be performing some kind of wild dance in real life also. Click on the pictures for larger, clearer images

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Ships that Saved the Empire - the third instalment Ships that Saved the Empire - the third instalment Ships that Saved the Empire - the third instalment

Ships that Saved the Empire - the third instalment Ships that Saved the Empire - the third instalment

Ships that Saved the Empire - the third instalment

I couldn’t resist including this image of a sweet little tank engine!

Ships that Saved the Empire is a children’s book, and I’d suggest a classic piece of contemporary propaganda. If you would like to know more about this history of the era, this may help rather more:
The First World War, Second Edition: A Complete History

This should tell an interesting story too:
Warships of the World to 1900

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