We have a famous lady visiting Portishead Marina; the Massey Shaw was a fire boat, built in 1935, which served the London Fire Brigade for many years and took part in “Operation Dynamo”, the 1940 Dunkirk rescues. She’s been restored in Gloucester, and has recently travelled down the Sharpness Canal and is spending a few nights here. Rather than going back to the Thames by sea (which was originally planned for last June), delays have meant that this is not possible at this time of year, so she is undertaking the return journey by road next Saturday night. Bon voyage to the old girl.
More details HERE.
The Massey Shaw fire boat.
The Massey Shaw fire boat.
The Massey Shaw fire boat.
Martin's Mag. 
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