HARBOUR PHOTOS FROM JOHN HENDY - 4
Shipping scenes from a famous photographer
By Andy Gilbert
I have recently been in touch with John Hendy, who is well known as a marine photographer. He is also the author of many excellent books on ferries and shipping and a contributor to many of the shipping magazines.
He's a local man, born in Lewes, and Newhaven was his 'home port' in its heyday. He's very kindly allowed me to publish some of his work on Our Newhaven, and we will see photos from the 1960's almost to the present day.
It's just over 40 years since Senlac made her appearance at Newhaven, so I thought it quite appropriate to show a couple of John Hendy's many photos of this much-loved Newhaven ship.
The 'classic' view of Senlac approaching the harbour, taken in August 1981. Perhaps the best 'angle' for her!
Kind permission of John Hendy
Senlac sets of on another trip to Dieppe, the date is 22nd April 1978. Meeching has to sit alongside with the empty barge while Senlac passes. There was a definite pecking order here!
Kind permission of John Hendy