Vessels

Doug, one of our Window Wizards last year wrote his IMT Volunteer Story. In this post, Doug tells the story of the Sailing Barge ENA, that he skippered in the 1990s. Doug wrote this article for the Association of Bargemen (AOB) a few years ago but … [Read more...] about Sailing Barge ENA – ‘The Last Barge of R&W Pauls’

For many, the River Orwell looks unchanged. Its course, channels and the nature that inhabit the river look unchanged. Except of course, for the concrete Orwell Bridge running across the river. But since the early nineteenth century the Orwell has … [Read more...] about Samuel Armstrong: ‘Workhorse of the Orwell’

Historic Vessels often have more stories and relationships during their long lives than many people will. For the lucky few that own, skipper and sail vessels such as these. They make and leave their own stories with the vessels. By the very nature … [Read more...] about Hirta: Maritime Memories from the 50s

80 years ago the Motor Yacht Glala set out to help as part of the Dunkirk Evacuation. Glala is currently being restored in Ipswich and last year we were lucky enough to chat to owner Andrew. Who invited us to check out his restoration so far. In this … [Read more...] about Dunkirk Little Ships – Glala

The Wet Dock in Ipswich is now home to both Neptune Marina and Haven Marina which are full of many pleasure cruisers, yachts and the like. Many of which, that make Ipswich their home are retired working and historic vessels. Who now spend the end of … [Read more...] about Fenland: ‘A New Thames Motor Tug’