HarryS Registered: 03/12/06
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Reply with quote | #1 | Forwarded by Bob Calver to me, might be of interest to the historians amoungst us.
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Harry Sharp
From: ray smith <smithray_40@msn.com> Subject: GLASSFIBRE HULLS To: b.calver@btinternet.com Date: Sunday, 26 July, 2009, 6:56 PM
FAO B CALVER Members of the offshore yachts ass who own halcyon 27 and nantucket clippers may be interested to know ,that whilst offshore built their boats ,most of the grp hulls were built by Thames marine at canvey island essex ,The home of the snapdragon and mirage range, Many other boats glassfibre hulls and decks were also constructed at thames including, HOLMAN PYE rustlers, GUY THOMPSONS T24 andT31. CARTER OFFSHORE, PROUT CATS and others The former thames factory still has a grp workshop called Haven mouldings managed by myself Ray smith and Steve irving both former thames employees.Any of your members who may wish to disscuss any Thames history are welcome to contact us on 01268 698823 Ray
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