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John Sheen - 06.26 8:22PM
Hello.
What a surprise to see the "Volga" again.
I am a retired boatbuilder who had some dealings with several.
They were imported by Herbert Snowball of Shanklin Isle of Wight, and I de-crated and prepared them.
I was also responsible for the design, build and fitting of the hard-tops for the Thames water taxis.
Constructed GRP they had gull-wing doors and seating for eight passengers + crew.
I fitted the tops afloat at Grenwich.
I know not the relationship between Springfield and Snowball, but the race number is from the Cowes Torquay where she failed to finish.
Herbert Snowball was aboard.
Best regards, John Sheen. Isle of Wight.
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