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Articles
Portwey – A Demanding Old LadyRussell Bulley's account of life with Portwey in 2001.
"The Thames can be very intimidating when the boiler pressure is down to 50 p.s.i. and everyone is looking worried as the tide is trying to push you back where you have come from"
Portwey – The First 85 Years
A very brief history in tabular form.
Portwey's Visit to the London Boat Show
The backgound to showing 1000 visitors around Portwey during 10 days in 2005.
Portwey in Dramatic Vintage Newsreel !
Pathe News reports on Portwey's role after the "Flying Enterprise" sank in 1952.
The Lifeboat
It is a testament to the builders of Portwey’s lifeboat that it lasted so long. Few visitors realised it was substituted for 6 years, and has since been beautifully restored.
Portwey - Southend to Greenwich
10 minute video commentary taking in the sights and sounds of the Thames in 1986 on Portwey between Southend Pier and Greenwich.