New gig rowing boat in Cornwall to be launched from Padstow
A new gig boat constructed by Cornish boatbuilder Louis Hunkin of Hunkin and Sons Fowey is to be launched this Saturday, April 2.
Source: falmouthpacket.co.uk
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