TUG MEECHING NEW EXHIBIT
Meeching in full flight.
Painting by Andy Gilbert
Andy Gilbert presents the book to Museum curator Peter Bailey.
Andy Gilbert
You know where to come!
Andy Gilbert
A life history in words and photos at the Newhaven Museum
By Andy Gilbert
I have finally finished my life history of the Newhaven tug Meeching and it has now been presented to Newhaven Museum for display.
In 40 pages, it tells the story of her design, launch, her work in and around the harbour, and some of her crew members. It also details some of the more exciting exploits she has had in her nearly 50 years. There are many photos of her from 1960 through to 2008, and even some of her near sisters and cousins that came from the same 'mould', working as far afield as Australia and Canada.
I am now preparing a longer, electronic version of the book, with many more photos of Meeching at various points in her career. It will be in Adobe pdf format, for easy reading on any computer, and it is proposed that this will be sold on CD-ROM at the Museum.
Another good reason (if one were ever needed) to pay a visit!
Andy Gilbert