Kitti Posted May 21, 2023 Share Posted May 21, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizG Posted May 21, 2023 Share Posted May 21, 2023 Where did you find them? North or South Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughan Posted May 21, 2023 Share Posted May 21, 2023 George Smith and Sons, in Wroxham? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughan Posted May 21, 2023 Share Posted May 21, 2023 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizG Posted May 21, 2023 Share Posted May 21, 2023 A Sabrina then! At least one at Acle Regatta this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitti Posted May 21, 2023 Author Share Posted May 21, 2023 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.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrundallNavy Posted May 21, 2023 Share Posted May 21, 2023 I believe two moor at Thurne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughan Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughan Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 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! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitti Posted May 22, 2023 Author Share Posted May 22, 2023 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. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizG Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 At least one was sailing at Acle Regatta this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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