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@... ... ...
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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 ...
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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...
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Association_of_Model_Barge_Owners group. ...
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I have done a write up and placed it in the files section. Please open this up in WORDPAD (and full screen to get the buoys in the right place) and not Word if...
Hi all, Jeff was taken ill with severe breathing dificulties on Wednesday evening. He is a little better tonight (Thursday). He's on oxygen in MEU 5 at...
Hi Michael Thanks for letting us know about Jeff Hope he gets better soon. As regards to barleylands as far as I know Richard is dealing with that show and...
Thanks Michael: Give my regards to Jeef from Canada please. Hope he gets well soon. If he as
over her he could breath a lot easier , I'm sure. Have a great...
Hi Guys Just recently I bought Reminder from Michael and my Dad has been drooling over it ever since. Now I am trying to find him one, so if anyone knows of a...
