with
special thanks to.... Peter Dalrymple, Steve Norris... and
Alfie!
Web Sites to
Visit
For more information on restored barges,
restoration work and history, you may wish to visit the following
web sites....
The Greta
One example of a beautifully restored barge can be
seen at Whitstable harbour. It is, of course Steve Norris's Greta
and, thanks to Peter Dalrymple, the Simply Whitstable web
site contains numerous shots of the vessel and its modern day
exploits....
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The beautifully restored
Thames Barge "Greta" is a familiar sight at
Whitstable - along with her owner, Steve Norris, and
mate.... Alfie!
(Pictures
© Peter
Dalrymple)
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The Greta is available for charter and excursions
into the estuary. Details and pictures are provided on our
dedicated Greta page. You may also wish to visit the Greta's own
web site at....
Other Restored
Barges with Town Connections....
The Wyvenhoe
Although not know to have working connections with
Whitstable, the restored Wyvenhoe was a welcome visitor to
Whitstable harbour a few years ago. She is based at the
head of the River Blackwater at Maldon in Essex and is available
for sailing trips and party or corporate events.
Wyvenhoe at Whitstable Harbour -
Picture by Dave Taylor
The Wyvenhoe web site can be viewed at....
The Xylonite
Xylonite was a steel barge that traded regularly
at Whitstable harbour in the mid-twentieth century. She is now
owned by the Cirdan Trust and used for sail training out of Maldon.
The Cirdan & Faramir Sailing Trust web site is located
at:
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