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The launch of Roseland Gig Rowing Club's Cornish Pilot Gig 'William Peters', named after the renowned boat builder from St Mawes, launched by his descendant Frank Peters. Alongside are Cornish Pilot Gigs 'Newquay', 'Sussex' and ‘Active’.
John Bawden
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Cornish Pilot Gigs 'Golden Eagle', 'Slippen' and 'Sussex' on the beach at Sennen Cove. The crew of 'Sussex' were about to take part in a sponsored row to the Isles of Scilly. 'Slippen' was built in 1830 for St Martins on the Isles of Scilly and originally known as 'Bernice', the name being changed when she was sold to St Agnes. In 1907 she was used in the rescue of the American schooner, Thomas W Lawson and in 1925 she was involved in the rescue of 26 people from the wreck of 'Cite de Verdun'. 'Golden Eagle' was built in 1870 by the Peters family of St Mawes and was purchased by islanders on Bryher.
1983
John Bawden
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Various Cornish Pilot Gigs on Newquay Harbour beach gathered for the launch of new Cornish Pilot Gig 'Ralph Bird'. This is named after renowned boat builder Ralph Bird from Devoran.
John Bawden
Newquay
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Newquay Rowing Club's Cornish Pilot Gig 'Newquay' taking part in the first race after the club was formed (in 1921). 'Newquay' was built by the Peters family of St Mawes around 1812
1922
John Bawden
Newquay
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Newquay Gig Rowing Club's Cornish Pilot Gigs, 'Newquay', 'Dove' and 'Treffry' in a race on the River Gannel at Newquay. All were built by the Peters family of St Mawes respectively in 1812, 1820 and 1838.
John Bawden
Newquay
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Newquay Rowing Club's Cornish Pilot Gig 'Newquay' built by the Peters family of St Mawes in 1812 in Newquay harbour. The crew were W R Coombe, G Killick, R Gillis, W Trebilcock, B Morris, W E Kennedy and WJ Jenkin.
1920-1929
John Bawden
Newquay
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Newquay Rowing Club's Cornish Pilot Gig 'Newquay' in the harbour. The crew were: E Hoar (bow), W Barret (2) , J Bunt (3), C Henwood (4), G Pope (5), G Killick (stroke) and E Morris (cox). 'Newquay' was built by the Peters family of St Mawes around 1812.
1920-1929
John Bawden
Newquay
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The crew of the Cornish Pilot Gig ‘Newquay’: Larry Carne coxswain, G Killick(stroke), R Gillis, W Trebilcock, C Hockin, E Kennedy and H Hutchinson. 'Newquay' was built by the Peters family of St Mawes around 1812.
1920-1929
John Bawden
Newquay
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Vessels including Cornish Pilot Gigs, on the harbour beach in Newquay,
1920-1929
John Bawden
Newquay
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The Cornish Pilot Gig 'Newquay' at Olympia, London.
1956
John Bawden
Olympia
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Newquay Rowing Club's Cornish Pilot Gig 'Slippen' being unloaded at Newquay. Built in 1830 for St Martins on the Isles of Scilly and originally known as 'Bernice', the name being changed when she was sold to St Agnes. In 1907 she was used in the rescue of the American schooner, Thomas W. Lawson and in 1925 she was involved in the rescue of 26 people from the wreck of 'Cite de Verdun'. During the 1950s and early 1960s many of the Scillonian boats were purchased by Newquay, eventually returning to the Islands.
1950-1959
John Bawden
Padstow
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Cornish Pilot Gig Crew at Newquay.
1950-1959
John Bawden
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Newquay Gig Rowing Club's Cornish Pilot Gigs 'Bonnet' and 'Golden Eagle' on the quay at Newquay. 'Bonnet' was built by the Peters family of St Mawes around 1830 and was purchased from the Island of Tresco. 'Golden Eagle' was also built by the Peters family in 1870 and was purchased from the Island of Bryher. During the 1950s and early 1960s many of the Scillonian boats were purchased by Newquay, eventually returning to the Islands. Pictured l-r Sammy Malone, AJ Clemens, Dick Gillis and Bob Davey.
1950-1959
John Bawden
Padstow
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The crew of the gig 'Newquay' rowing away from the beach in Newquay Harbour.
1950-1959
John Bawden
Newquay
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The crew of the gig 'Newquay' preparing to launch from the beach in Newquay Harbour. 'Newquay' was built in 1812 by the Peters family of St Mawes.
1950-1959
John Bawden
Newquay
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Newquay Rowing Club's Cornish Pilot Gigs 'Slippen', 'Bonnet' and 'Golden Eagle'. 'Slippen' was built in 1830 for St Martins on the Isles of Scilly and originally known as 'Bernice', the name being changed when she was sold to St Agnes. In 1907 she was used in the rescue of the American schooner, Thomas W. Lawson and in 1925 she was involved in the rescue of 26 people from the wreck of 'Cite de Verdun'. 'Bonnet' was built by the Peters family of St Mawes around 1830 and was purchased from the Island of Tresco. 'Golden Eagle' was also built by the Peters family in 1870 and was purchased from the Island of Bryher. During the 1950s and early 1960s many of the Scillonian boats were purchased by Newquay, eventually returning to the Islands. Pictured l-r Dick Kennedy, Pat Kennedy, Tommy Todd, Ewart Kennedy, Chris Moffatt, Mike Morris, unknown, Mr Rickard, Bob Davey, unknown, AJ Clemens, 'Gardener' Powell, Edgar Carter, Dick Gillis and Sammy Malone.
1950-1959
John Bawden
Padstow
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Cornish Pilot Gigs 'Slippen', 'Bonnet' and 'Golden Eagle'. 'Slippen' was built in 1830 for St Martins on the Isles of Scilly and originally known as 'Bernice', the name being changed when she was sold to St Agnes. In 1907 she was used in the rescue of the American schooner, Thomas W. Lawson and in 1925 she was involved in the rescue of 26 people from the wreck of 'Cite de Verdun'. During 1953 and 1954 Richard Gillis, George Northey and Tom Pryor visited the Isles of Scilly to view several Scillonian Gigs with a view to photographing and recording them before they were lost forever. They purchased for Newquay Rowing Club ‘Bonnet’ (1838), ‘Golden Eagle’ (1870), ‘Slippen’ (1830) and ‘Shah’ (1873), all of which had been built by the Peters family of St Mawes.
1950-1959
John Bawden
Padstow
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Newquay Gig Rowing Club's Cornish Pilot Gig 'Newquay' in the harbour. 'Newquay' was built in 1812 by the Peters family of St Mawes.
1950-1959
John Bawden
Newquay
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Newquay Gig Rowing Club's Cornish Pilot Gig 'Newquay' off the coast of Newquay. 'Newquay' was built in 1812 by the Peters family of St Mawes.
1951
John Bawden
Newquay
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Cornish Pilot Gigs 'Bonnet' and 'Treffry' at Steven Brabyn's yard in Padstow where they underwent a complete refit. Both were built by the Peters family of St Mawes – 'Bonnet' c1830 and 'Treffry' in 1838. All modern Cornish Pilot Gigs are based on the ‘Treffry’.
1953
John Bawden
Padstow
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Newquay Gig Rowing Club's Cornish Pilot Gig 'Newquay' in the harbour. 'Newquay' was built in 1812 by the Peters family of St Mawes.
1950-1959
John Bawden
Newquay
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