Towing dinghies

[burgundyben]

In the 1960's Fairey Marine advertisements for the Huntsman 28 suggested that the Dinky and Duckling could be towed at 20 knots.

 

[Frogmogman]

Fascinating,so harry went to France in 1064 we never learn about that in school …….he must have been miffed getting an arrow in his eye

Well, he would have been had that happened to him.

There is some debate as to which character is Harold. The frame following the one showing the fella with an eyeful of arrow shows a chap being hacked at with a sword, all of which is below the legend “Hic Harold Rex interfectus est” (here King Harold is killed). It could apply to either of the characters, and there is solid evidence that the arrow was added during repairs in the 18th / 19th century, as it does not appear in an engraving that was made in 1729. Most opinion now seems to lean towards him being the chap being hacked to pieces.

 

[Wansworth]

Well, he would have been had that happened to him.

There is some debate as to which character is Harold. The frame following the one showing the fella with an eyeful of arrow shows a chap being hacked at with a sword, all of which is below the legend “Hic Harold Rex interfectus est” (here King Harold is killed). It could apply to either of the characters, and there is solid evidence that the arrow was added during repairs in the 18th / 19th century, as it does not appear in an engraving that was made in 1729. Most opinion now seems to lean towards him being the chap being hacked to pieces.
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Well he would have been more upset then,

 

[mjcoon]

1066

... and All That: A Memorable History of England, Comprising All the Parts You Can Remember, Including 103 Good Things, 5 Bad Kings and 2 Genuine Dates" Sellar & Yeatman

 

[johnalison]

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That seems to settle it then. I got the bit about the wind being full but the identity was not included. I’ve got the souvenir folded-up print of the tapestry somewhere in the house, if only I could find it.

 

[KevinV]

So, he towed his tender, got shipwrecked in for'n parts, then after he got home he was butchered and lost the whole country to the dastardly frogs?,

I think I'll stow my tender and hope it brings better luck

 

[FWB]

Well, he would have been had that happened to him.

There is some debate as to which character is Harold. The frame following the one showing the fella with an eyeful of arrow shows a chap being hacked at with a sword, all of which is below the legend “Hic Harold Rex interfectus est” (here King Harold is killed). It could apply to either of the characters, and there is solid evidence that the arrow was added during repairs in the 18th / 19th century, as it does not appear in an engraving that was made in 1729. Most opinion now seems to lean towards him being the chap being hacked to pieces.
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Did Harold Really Take One in the Eye? - Aspects of History

 

[FWB]

That seems to settle it then. I got the bit about the wind being full but the identity was not included. I’ve got the souvenir folded-up print of the tapestry somewhere in the house, if only I could find it.

From the comfort of your armchair….
Explore the Bayeux Tapestry online - Bayeux Museum

 

[capnsensible]

Fascinating,so harry went to France in 1064 we never learn about that in school …….he must have been miffed getting an arrow in his eye

 

[Greenheart]

I knew it! I knew my old Redcrest had seen some action.