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My one man show of paintings is now on at the Westcliff Theatre in Clacton. If you are nearby please pop in - admission is free! (poster uploaded to the files...
HOT OFF OF THE PRESS!! The pond at Maldon ---- all work has been suspended due to a rare bird being nearby. Work will begin again when this bird leaves...
this is a portion of an email sent to me arlier today:- British Waterways London are currently looking at building 4 new commercial barges, one of these barges...
As most of you will know the Tollesbury has laid in the West India Docks for some years as a floating pub. Sadly I have heard that she is floating no more...
Photos of one of my detachable keels are in an album "Keel". The 6mm studding goes through a metal tube in the hull 21.5 inches back from the stem. This...
Sorry Michael I have looked in both groups and as yet have not been able to locate "Keel". Am I looking in the wrong place? Gerry Elvy gelvy@... ... ...
Gerry Elvy
gelvy@...
Oct 4, 2005 12:37 am
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I have not heard any more about her. There are a couple of photos in the yahoo group Thames_Barges_2 though....
Open day, this coming Saturday 8th Oct. at Heybridge Basin (if your not certain type Heybridge Basin into streetmap.co.uk)from 10am. Some good photos on...
New photos are in Barleylands2005 album and an odd photo. With regards the caption under this photo it makes me wonder if larger canvas areas were only allowed...
Thanks Richard for Bitts and Bobs. Yes Richard you have been placed in an awkward position over rigs and barges and I think you've handled it pretty well. So...
Having seen the Maldon Boating Lake for myself today I do have some concerns. Apart from the absence of work on the path and slope (which I understand will...
Oak is being cut up and will be taken away shortly from the ex Dolphin Museum and there is a Cambria AGM at the Three Dawes, Gravesend on Saturday Nov.5th from...
Check the sloping sides in photos (o004) and (006) the second and fourth photos in the "Maldon" album and let me know what you think. The last 3 photos show...
Hello Richard, I fear that my emails to you have been destroyed by an overzealous spam fighter that I have. For some strange reason it has entered yours and a...
Thanks must go to Jeff Foddering who despite bouts of ill health has done a sterling job as Exhibition Secretary. As one of the few (sounds very RAF'ish!!) who...
John Leather, Naval Architect and maritime author of books such as 'Barges', 'Smacks & Bawleys', 'Gaff Rig' and 'Salt Water Village' amongst others, died on...
Good evening Michael: I appreciate the heads up about John. I am sure he will be greatly missed by all of the group over there. Thanks again. Gerry Elvy ...
Gerry Elvy
gelvy@...
Feb 25, 2006 3:46 am
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The 76th. Match will take place on Sat. July 15 2006. As usual the startline will be in Lower Hope Reach below Gravesend, Kent and the finish line in Gravesend...
Good morning all. Have not received any messages from members in my Email lately. Is there something wrong with my PC or is everyone really busy with getting...
Hello Gerry I have been having a helluva time here. Just got back online since I don't know when. If anyone says to you go for a wireless connection setup tell...
Via Jimmy Lawrence. When seeing dimensions for rigging it is measured like this:- 1a. all UK maritime measurements were in imperial i.e. ft. & in. b. rope was...
