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Picture Number556
Courtesy OfPeter Langsdale
Year1955
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Queen of the Broads passing Horning

In 1955 my father took my sister and me on a sailing holiday on the Norfolk Broads (I was 12 and my sister 10). This was the largest vessel we saw, cruising along near Horning. Just after I took this photo, my father tripped and accidentally fell in! He was a good swimmer, so no harm done, and I had the presence of mind to steer our yacht into the bank, so we all thought it was hilarious! I bet the swans laughed too!
Picture Added on 01 April 2008.

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Built in 1889 at Cobholm Island and lengthened in 1896. Powered by a 70 hp compound steam engine, and after lengthening measured 70 feet, GRT 42. Withdrawn about 1977.
Added by Peter Langsdale on 26 July 2008.


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