About this object"Comet"owned by Doug Lyall and purchased off a fisherman from Tea Gardens named Robards. The boat was driven by a 10hp Petter diesel twin cylinder with 'not enough power to pull out a tooth'. Doug only travelled at half power so he would not wear out the motor.

"Marj"owned by Harry Chapman pictured tied to Carrington Wharf.

Maker RoleShipwright

PeriodMid 20th century

Formatjpeg

Object TypeFishing Vessel

Subject and Association KeywordsBoat building

Subject and Association KeywordsBoats

Subject and Association KeywordsFishing - commercial

Subject and Association KeywordsOyster Industry

Object numberTMA2021.00135

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