Cornish Pilot Gigs, Isles of Scilly, 2010
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Identifier
CPGA_GAGE_181
Description
Cornish Pilot Gigs taking part in the World Pilot gig Championships held on the Isles of Scilly including ‘Slippen’ built in 1830 by the Peters family of St Mawes and 'Ginette' built in 2004 by Brian Nobbs of Launceston. ‘Slippen’ was built 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'. In 1953 she was purchased by Newquay Club but loaned back to to them in 1963 and later sold back to the Islands
Date
2010
Rights
Emma Gage
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Isles of Scilly
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cornishmemory.com
Creator
Emma Gage
Type
still image
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