Hannah Cunliffe - Historical Researcher

Background:

Harris Brothers boat yard located on the River Colne at Rowhedge, Essex.  Established by Peter Thomas Harris 1865, later run by his sons Enos and John Thomas Harris.  Yard taken over by Rowhedge Ironworks circa 1915.

Built many famous vessels.  Smacks still sailing today: Pioneer, Ellen, Maria Yachts: Ytene, Iolaire, Anne Marie, Siwash

Other vessels built by Harris - where are they now?

Neva, Irex, Irene, Elise

Beatrix, Bingo, Canopus, Cheetah, Clara, Coralie, Cushie-Doo, Day Dawn, Doris, Elfe, Firecrest, Fleur-de-Lys, Florence, Gossip, Griselda, Inga, Iona, Kathleen, Lucina, Mariana, Monara, Moosmie, Moretta, Natalina, Nicolette, Patience, Quadroon, Queenie, Sophia, Sunset, Thalia, Thanet, Tina, Tyrant, Uldra, Vannerhawk, Vivandiere, Xanthe, Zanzara

Searched:

LLoyds Registers, Fishing Returns Public Record Office, current skipper of Ellen

Wanted:

Any information on the yard, the Harris family, the boats they built, previous owners of the boats, any surviving boats today.

Success Stories:

As a result of this page, I have made contact with Robert and Margaret Lawson, owners of Anne Marie and also the owners of Siwash.  I was delighted to hear that both these boats are still in commission - many thanks for getting in touch. 

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