Launching Gigs, Newquay, 1951
The launching of the Newquay, Dove and Treffry on 20th June in 1951. Tom Salmon talks to Captain Edwin Clemens in Newquay Rowing Club’s boathouse about the renovation and relaunching of the gigs.
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1951-06-20
Richard Gillis
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Thomasine Peters, St Mawes
A portrait of Thomasine Peters (born 1781) of the Peters family of Freshwater Boatyard, St Mawes. Renowned for their innovations relating to development of the Cornish Pilot Gig.Artist unknown.
Derek Williams
1840-1850
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William Peters, Boatbuilder, St Mawes
A portrait of William Peters (1776 -1859) of the Peters family of Freshwater Boatyard, St Mawes. Renowned for their innovations relating to development of the Cornish Pilot Gig.Artist unknown.
Derek Williams
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1840-1850
Richard Gillis
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Ralph Bird building the William Peters, 1987
Boatbuilder Ralph Bird (left) fitting a rib during the construction of the Cornish Pilot Gig, William Peters, in his shed near Devoran. William Peters was build for Roseland Gig Club and launched in 1987.
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1987
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Nicholas Peters, Boat Builder, c1930
Boat Builder, Nicholas Peters, of the Peters family of Freshwater Boatyard, St Mawes. Renowned for their innovations relating to development of the Cornish Pilot Gig. Nicholas is pictured by the stern of four-oared gig ‘St Mawes’ built for Pilot Andrews in 1840. Nicholas was the last generation of the family to build gigs.
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1930-1939
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Percuil River
The Percuil River, showing Freshwater boatyard, (the boatyard of master gig builder, William Peters, and Place House.
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'Azook!' Keith Harris, 1994
Ted Gundry talks to Keith Harris about his book 'Azook!- The Story and History of the Pilot Gigs of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly 1666-1993’. Keith explains the meaning and origins of the word ‘Azook’. They talk about the Peters family of St Mawes, Ann Glanville of Saltash and the Tredwin family.
Ted Gundry
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1994
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Terry Teague, Cadgwith, 2019
David George interviews Terry Teague at Cadgwith Cove on ‘Buller Day’, an annual gig rowing event. Terry used to row for Devoran Gig Club and was also a coxswain. Terry explains the different demands of rowing and coxing. He tells of an incident during the Newquay County Championships in 2000 when he was racing in ‘Golden Gear’ in rough conditions. 'Golden Gear' was hit by a wave as it entered the harbour. She was lifted out of the water and smashed into the harbour wall. Terry describes how he was thrown out and sustained bad cuts on his back from the barnacles on the wall. 'Golden Gear' was completely filled with water and was severely damaged which Ralph Bird of Devoran subsequently repaired.
David George and Logan Baird
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2019-08-17
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Boatmen, Cadgwith, 1900s
Boatmen at Cadgwith Cove including Buller Arthur who inspired the renaissance of gig racing by Cadgwith rowers after World War II and who ‘Buller Day’ at Cadgwith is named after..
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c1930
Keith Morgan
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Cornish Pilot Gig ‘Buller’, Devoran, 1986
The keel of Cornish Pilot Gig ‘Buller’ being laid at builder Ralph Bird’s workshop in Devoran.
Keith Morgan
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1986
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Devoran
Cornish Pilot Gig ‘Socoa’, Mevagissey, 1990
Cornish Pilot Gig ‘Socoa’ under construction in builder John Moore’s workshop at Mevagissey.
Keith Morgan
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1990-1999
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Mevagissey
Cornish Pilot Gig ‘Socoa’, Mevagissey, 1990
Cornish Pilot Gig ‘Socoa’ under construction in builder John Moore’s workshop at Mevagissey.
Keith Morgan
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1990
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Cornish Pilot Gig ‘Socoa’, Mevagissey, 1990
Cornish Pilot Gig ‘Socoa’ under construction in builder John Moore’s workshop at Mevagissey.
Keith Morgan
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1990
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Cornish Pilot Gig ‘Socoa’, Mevagissey, 1990
Cornish Pilot Gig ‘Socoa’ under construction in builder John Moore's workshop at Mevagissey.
Keith Morgan
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1990
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Cornish Pilot Gig ‘Buller’, Isles of Scilly, 1990s
Cornish Pilot Gig ‘Buller’ in St Mary’s during the World Pilot Gig Championships held on the Isles of Scilly.
Keith Morgan
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1990-1999
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Cornish Pilot Gig ‘Buller’, Isles of Scilly, 1990s
Cornish Pilot Gig ‘Buller’ in Church Street, St Mary’s during the World Pilot Gig Championships held on the Isles of Scilly.
Keith Morgan
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1990-1999
Keith Morgan
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Cornish Pilot Gigs, Sennen, 1990s
Cornish Pilot Gigs ‘Dasher and ‘Socoa’ in the car park at Sennen Cove.
Keith Morgan
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1990-1999
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Cornish Pilot Gigs, Isles of Scilly, 1990s
Cornish Pilot Gigs ‘Buller’ and ‘Nornour’ being towed out during the World Pilot Gig Championships held on the Isles of Scilly.
Keith Morgan
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1990-1999
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Cornish Pilot Gigs, Isles of Scilly, 1990s
Cornish Pilot Gigs ‘Buller’ and ‘Nornour’ competing in the World Pilot Gig Championships held on the Isles of Scilly.
Keith Morgan
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1990-1999
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Cornish Pilot Gigs, Isles of Scilly, 1990s
Cornish Pilot Gigs ‘Royal’, ‘Buller’ and ‘Nornour’ competing in the World Pilot Gig Championships held on the Isles of Scilly.
Keith Morgan
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1990-1999
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Crew Members, Newquay, 1990s
Members of Cadgwith Rowing Club at Newquay.
Keith Morgan
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1990-1999
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Crew Members, Newquay, 1990s
Members of the crew of a Cornish Pilot Gig at Newquay.
Keith Morgan
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1990-1999
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Newquay
Cornish Pilot Gig ‘Buller’, Cadgwith, 1986
Cornish Pilot Gig ‘Buller’ at Cadgwith Cove.
Keith Morgan
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1986
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Cornish Pilot Gigs, Feock, 1990s
Cornish Pilot Gigs ‘Active’, Buller’ and ‘Sussex’ on Loe Beach at Feock.
Keith Morgan
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1990-1999
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Cornish Pilot Gig ‘Buller’, Cadgwith, 1986
Cornish Pilot Gig ‘Buller’ at Cadgwith Cove.
Keith Morgan
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1986
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