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FIRST BOAT


FIRST BOAT



    davidshields
    Feb 22 2013 11:32 PM
    boats name Girl Doreen
    Skipper Williejohn Gorden
    Engine kelvin 3 66
    Length 39 feet
    port of reg Coleriane North Ireland
    Fished Prawns
    reg C.E.1

    Mike Craine
    Feb 24 2013 09:33 AM
    When was she CE15 have her as CE1? Great paintings.
    she was ce1  girl doreen my uncle john fished her out off groomsport she
    had a k3 66 in her idont think she ever had an 88kelvin my uncle had her
    1957/8/9and 60s she was sold to colin nelson from bangor ni last time i saw her about 20 year ago in gweek in cornwall   rgds skiboo
    Great picture! Is the skipper sittin on an early Recaro or a fish box on its side!?

    young ronnie
    Feb 26 2013 12:08 PM
    A fish box??...deary me,how quaint and old fashioned is that sorcha...us posh Dunbar lads had a purpose made fully fitted howld board that slotted into place nicely in wee shaped pieces either side of the wheelhouse...Bostrom Viking??...who he? lol

    young ronnie
    Feb 26 2013 01:17 PM
    Oh we were very definitely posh lads KY,we used tae empty the auld tea leaves oot the pot every night and start the next day wi' fresh yins,ye cannae get mair high class than that surely!
    Oh aye Young Ronnie ! An was the can a solid gold pail wi an ermine trimmed rim!!?Lol

    young ronnie
    Feb 26 2013 09:20 PM
    If only it had been ermine instead o' black rubber(no even smooth rubber,it was ribbed)...ma erse has still got the marks on it yet fae yon stuff ...it wisnae just colgate toothpaste that gied ye the ring of confidence back then!!