Harry Kings of Pin Mill, the History of this Iconic Wooden Boatbuilder by Sarah Curtis

The 1930s was the heyday of this famous boatyard which was started in 1850 by George Garrard. Harry King was one of George’s apprentices and he took over the yard in 1898. Come and hear about the history of this world famous yard.

(Note: Sarah Curtis has very kindly stepped in to speak on 26th January as Surinder Beerh is unable to attend. (Stop Press: Surinder has now agreed to speak to us on 26th October.)

Date and Time: Thursday 26th January 2023, Doors open at 11:00, Talk at 11:30, Lunch at 13:00.

Venue: Royal Harwich Yacht Club, Woolverstone, Ipswich, IP9 1AT; Lat and Long: N52⁰ 0.34’ E001⁰ 11.8’; National Grid Reference: TM 1952 3896; What.Three.Words: ///lion.jumpy.chuckling. Free car parking at the Club.

Download directions to the Club here.

What: Winter Talk, with or without a meal.

Open to: Members of the CA, CS, RHYC, and their guests.

Book Now: Click here to visit the Royal Harwich Yacht Club website to book places.

 

Contact: Simon and Georgette, Suffolk@theca.org.uk