Who Does This Belong To Please...?

[Kitti]

We found crutches in the river that we would like to return to the owner. They have letters on. Please see photo. Do you know what the letters stand for please? Guess they relate to a boat yard / Hire fleet / Club / society but Google hasn't found anything helpful. Many thanks. 

[LizG]

Where did you find them? North or South 

[Vaughan]

George Smith and Sons, in Wroxham?

[Vaughan]

Could possibly relate to a yacht built by G.Smith in the old days but now in private ownership.

Fittings like this were always branded and even if the fitting has been scraped down and varnished over the years, they are impossible to remove.

Perhaps try the River Cruiser Class, on their website.  Could have come from an old Sabrina class yacht.

[LizG]

A Sabrina then! At least one at Acle Regatta this weekend 

[Kitti]

Thanks very much Vaughan. “Sabrina” from George Smith and Sons appears in a Blakes archive from the 1960s.

Another marking confirms - photo attached. 

Just need to find the current mooring location of Sabrina so that they can be reunited....found near Acle Bridge....

[BrundallNavy]

I believe two moor at Thurne. 

[Vaughan]

They are not all called Sabrina these days as they are no longer hire boats.  If in doubt, ask the River Cruiser Class on their website.

[Vaughan]

7 hours ago, Kitti said:

Just need to find the current mooring location of Sabrina so that they can be reunited....found near Acle Bridge...

Thank you very much for being public spirited.

Having the boom crutches blow over the side in a strong wind is just one of the many "pleasures" of Broads sailing!

[Kitti]

Boat located and plans being made to reunite. 

Thanks for your help and knowledge. I find the history fascinating. It would have been a shame not to reunite if it's possibly the original from 90 or so years ago. 

All the best. 

[LizG]

At least one was sailing at Acle Regatta this weekend