Albert mathias

[shaunb]

I was given a lovely picture for Xmas of my great grandfather Albert Mathias. Albert apparently had great success in the 1930's racing a gaff rigged cutter called (nowadays not politically correct) "[--word removed--]" (I presume that is the correct spelling). He campaigned his boat in West Wales in the Milford Haven. I believe he lived in a house called Beach House on the slipway at The Pill in Milford Haven where he made a living repairing boats following an industrial accident when half of his head was crushed by a machine. Does anyone recall either Albert or his boat? And this is a long shot, does anyone know the whereabouts of the boat if it still exists. i would imagine it would have been re-naumed over the years. Thanks in advance.

 

[Woodlouse]

The name must be rude. It's been filtered. Type it again with an asterisk thrown in somewhere.

 

[shaunb]

Hi Woodlouse
The boat was called n*i*g*g*e*r
Rgds
shaun

 

[donm]

I think I know someone who will be able to fill in a lot of the history of this boat. Will come back to you

 

[shaunb]

Thanks, any info greatly appreciated. I will try and scan the photo of the boat & post it on here soon.

 

[donm]

Have sent you a PM