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    This is certainly NOThe the model of a Thames or
    coastal barge
    hull The proportions are all wrong and it has a keel-a Thames/Coastal does not. Also the rudder is wrong for a Barge which .has the rudder hung from a stern post.
    6 years ago by commodore
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    s.b. Vigilant
    Scratch built to 1/24th scale this is a model of a famous
    coastal barge
    built in 1904 at Mistley for the Horlock fleet. Sailed to victory in the1928 Thames Barge Match with Chub Horlock at the helm she won five "firsts" in her one race - a feat never achieved before or since. You can read about this exciting race in Chub's biography "Mistley Man's Log". S.b.VIGILANT can now be seen at Topsham in Devon where she is under extensive restoration.
    9 years ago by commodore
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    (Working Vessel) s.b.''Vigilant''
    Scratch built 1/24th Scale radio controlled model of well known Sprittie
    coastal barge
    built 1904 at Mistley on the river Orwell. Sailed for many years by Chub Horlock, one of the famous family of barge skippers, owners and barge racers of the period between the two world wars. Vigilant is currently (2014) being restored at Topsham in Devon. The model has no engine installed but sails beautifully. All sails are functional and can be reefed as required by wind conditions. (Motor: no engine installed) (ESC: none) (9/10)
    9 years ago by commodore


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