Cornish Pilot Gig Racing, Newquay, 1950s

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Identifier

BAW_1_016

Description

Newquay Gig Rowing Club's Cornish Pilot Gigs 'Newquay', 'Dove' and 'Treffry' taking part in a race off Newquay. These were built by the Peters family of St Mawes respectively in 1812, 1820 and 1838. 'Treffry' won the first race held after World War Two.

Date

1950-1959

Rights

John Bawden

Format

TIFF, print

Publisher

cornishmemory.com

Type

Still Image


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Collection

John Bawden Collection




Citation
“Cornish Pilot Gig Racing, Newquay, 1950s,” cornishmemory.com, accessed March 28, 2024, https://www.cornishmemory.com/item/BAW_1_016.
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