 1. Rowhedge Ironworks - launch of tanker BEN HENSHAW built for National Benzole Co. She survived until 1970 when she broke her back after running aground near...
From: Rowhedge --- photos and documents
Date: c1933
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 2. LAUNCHING DAY was always a great occasion. HMS ICKWORTH goes down the ways in 1954. From Essex County Standard 3 July 1964.
But, the caption is in error...
Date: 1954
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 3. Wivenhoe Shipyard - launch of minesweeper J537. Managing Director Mr Buckingham is standing extreme right, next to Rowhedge manager Frank Butcher. [Rowhedge...
Date: 1941
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 4. Gowens Sailmakers 1940s. Ken Gowen, Uncle, Freddie French, Beat Green, Harry Milgate, Jim Mussett, Bob South, Claude Green, Ed Wyatt, Fred Pullen, ??, Dad...
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 5. Wishbone schooner ELVER being winched across Coast Road at Clarke & Carter's yard. Elgar Mussett watching
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