Chaplin Trophy (Restoration
and maintenance of non powered craft) 1996.
Year
Built:
Circa. 1895
When
Restored:
1994 / 5.
Type:
Messums Double Camping
Skiff
Description
of Renovation:
Owned by Sam Lewis
for over 50 years and was used by him as a young man all over
the inland waterways. Son in law Greg Donnelly was given the
skiff early 1990 and commissioned Stanley & Thomas to renovate.
The skiff was named "Margherite" after the daughter
of Sam Lewis.
Preparation
Restoration
and
Finish
Stanley
& Thomas Boat Builders - Tom Jones Boatyard, Romney Lock, Windsor,
Berkshire Tel: 01753 833 166