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Said to be the oldest rowing boat in regular use, a pilot gig known as Newquay is being restored by the National Maritime Museum at Falmouth, in Cornwall.
Built in 1812 by William Peters of St Mawes, the red and white Cornish pilot gig has left her usual home at Newquay Rowing Club to allow NMM boat builder and restorer Ralph Bird to Continue reading “Rowing gig Newquay restored”
Following on from last night’s coble link fest, here are some more double-ended coble photos for your entertainment, finishing up with a photo that reveals what happens to at least some of the fish they catch.
My mouth is watering already!
