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 ESSEX MAID, built Rowhedge Ironworks 1939 for John Blott. Photograph from the Blott family, taken between her launch April 1939 and joining the Navy in September 1939.


The photo was sent by James Blott, grandson of John Blott. James says his grandfather went to Falmouth to see the vessel in 1946, but he was so heartbroken that he did not take repossession of her.

 
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ESSEX MAID, built Rowhedge Ironworks 1939 for John Blott. Photograph from the Blott family, taken between her launch April 1939 and joining the Navy in September 1939.

The photo was sent by James Blott, grandson of John Blott. James says his grandfather went to Falmouth to see the vessel in 1946, but he was so heartbroken that he did not take repossession of her.


Date: cAugust 1939      

Photo: James Blott
Image ID JBL_RIW_001
Category 1 Yachts and yachting-->Motor
Category 2 Places-->Rowhedge


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This image is part of the Mersea Museum Collection.