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Gowen & Co., Mersea. This was taken during the war and contain Jack Gurton (Nancy Smith's father) on the left then a Government Inspector and then Kenneth Gowen. They were evidently examining a platform that had been filled with water to see if there were any leaks. This platform was to be floated out to sea. [Nancy Smith] L-R Jack Gurton, a man from the Ministry, Ken Gowen, Peck ... Cat1 Ship and boat building, sailmaking Cat2 War-->World War 2

Gowen & Co., Mersea. This was taken during the war and contain Jack Gurton (Nancy Smith's father) on the left then a Government Inspector and then Kenneth Gowen.
They were evidently examining a platform that had been filled with water to see if there were any leaks. This platform was to be floated out to sea. [Nancy Smith]

L-R Jack Gurton, a man from the Ministry, Ken Gowen, Peck Hewes, Don Procter, Geoff Mole, Ru Pullen (not the PEDRO one).
The view is looking south and the school buildings can be seen in the background. [Ron Green]
Date: c1943      


Photo: Nancy Smith Collection
Image ID GOW_OPA_039
Category 1 Ship and boat building, sailmaking
Category 2 War-->World War 2


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This image is part of the Mersea Museum Collection.