following on from yesterday

Had an idea (inspired by Joesblips and his series) thought I would do one of the places I am going to live! Today is Tuckton, on the river Stour. My house is across the river from this shot, a white cube building (my stepdaughter loves it) ... anyway back to the Blip, I have used sepia for theses old ladies.
They are part of the Vintage Ferry Service which takes you from Tuckton Tea Gardens and runs down to Mudeford Sandbank, stopping at Wick Ferry and Christchurch Quay. A 40 minutes cruise down the river to the beach.
There are 4 Headland boats; the Headland Belle, the Headland Queen, and the Headland Pal were all built in1934 with the Headland Maid following in 1935. Built in Elkins Boat yard, which still exists in Christchurch, they were designed specifically for Christchurch Harbour conditions.

The water in the harbour can be very shallow at low tide therefore a very shallow draft was necessary. These boats only draw 18 inches fully laden. In order to avoid a propeller protruding beneath the boat, a tunnel system was devised whereby the propeller is located within the tunnel, drawing the water up, through the tunnel inside the boat and pushing it out at the stern. These ferries have maintained this service across Christchurch Harbour every year since their construction, except during the war, when they were commandeered by the Navy.

When I do buy my cube house this will be a lovely way to pop to town or the beach!!

Tomorrow maybe sandbanks at Poole :-)