John Leather, Naval Architect and maritime author of books such
as 'Barges', 'Smacks & Bawleys', 'Gaff Rig' and 'Salt Water Village'
amongst others, died on 17th February 2006 at his home aged 77 years.
The funeral service is to be held at St Andrews Church, Fingringhoe on
Wednesday 1st March at 10.00am followed by burial in the churchyard.