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Photograph of Mel Deighton at the mouth of the Ouseburn

Mel Deighton

Mel belongs to: The Coble and Keelboat Society

Mel was born in Tynemouth. From childhood he has always had an interest in boats and the sea. Mel has a coble, which he has restored. He joined The Coble and Keelboat Society through a friend. It is a good way to find out information and make contacts.

Mel was interviewed by Carl Greenwood on 16 February 2006. The interview took place at Ouseburn Heritage Centre and lasted 20 minutes and 27 seconds.

Black and white photograph of a group of children sitting in a wooden boat being pushed off from the shore. Other cobles and houses are in the background.
The Joan Dixon

The Joan Dixon

Photograph of the Joan Dixon coble being used to take children on a day trip.

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The North East | Traditions

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