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The Priors vessels carrying gravel from Fingringhoe to Deptford are a frequent sight on the Thames Estuary if you sail that way. They’re comforting in a way, for they can be almost the only other craft on the water…
So it’s nice to see that Chris Gosling has wangled his way aboard to make a film about their work.
http://vimeo.com/95508940
This is a beautifully made film history of Prior’s – their small gravel-carrying ships are a familiar sight for anyone sailing the north side of the Thames Estuary.
My thanks to Paul Mullings for the link.
Here’s a photo of one of Prior’s vessels that I took earlier this year.
