Arthur Ransome’s favourite yacht, Nancy Blackett, was launched last Thursday (29th April) with celebrations marking her 90th anniversary, as shown in our photo gallery of the day below…
Nancy Blackett in the cradle. Photo: Sue Coales.
Nancy Blackett and a birthday cake. Photo: Sue Coales.
Nancy Blackett in the water. Photo: Sue Coales.
Final checks on Nancy Blackett. Photo: Sue Coales.
Nancy Blackett and a birthday cake. Photo: Simon Jackson.
Nancy Blackett lining up. Photo: Sue Coales.
Music from Sue Coales and Claudia Myatt. Photo: Peter Willis.
Nancy Blackett's birthday cake: Photo: Simon Jackson.
Roz Eminson cuts the birthday cake. Photo: Simon Jackson.
Nancy Blackett Trust President Peter Willis douses Nancy Blackett's bow with some wine. Photo: Simon Jackson.
Nancy Blackett Trust President Peter Willis tastes some birthday cake. Photo: Simon Jackson.
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