This began as a personal collection of material for an historical write-up of local buoys. It got out of hand, so is now about anything found interesting whilst sailing etc..
showing Weir and Oxley enjoying their Winter
holiday from Orford Haven at Felixstowe Ferry.
One objective is to record images of some of our sea features for future reference.
The scope is Walton Naze to Orford Ness with tidal waterways and some North Foreland to Great Yarmouth coverage. All items are ‘Work in Progress’ with some placeholders. The map feature may help curiosity to be satisfied on the spot and provide a productive use for mobile ‘phones.
The curiosity-led topics may interest others. Where information exists, the aim is to point the reader to it: notes and references are included to assist in taking the topics further. Some topics do not seem well covered elsewhere so an attempt has been made to tell the story. Examples are Washington, Medusa and Deane.
Measurement units are diversely inclusive of Imperial, Nautical, Metric and £.s.d. Some may be able to convert easily: if not, a brief study of the Imperial system and £.s.d. will be its own reward.
Readers are encouraged to comment and challenge. Linking to the site is welcome, please ask before reusing. Initially please use the Contact form below.
Bob Crawley
52N 1E
“If you always do what interests you, at least one person is pleased.”
Katharine Hepburn
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