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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.

Photograph of a wooden boat being taken out of a building through a hole in a wall
Moving the Joan Dixon

Moving the Joan Dixon

Photographs recording the moving of the Joan Dixon from Seahouses to Ouseburn for restoration.

Photograph of a wooden boat being lifted out of  a buildingPhotograph of a wooden boat being lifted by a crane on a the back of a lorryPhotograph of a wooden boat being moved by a crane on the back of a lorryA wooden boat out of the water with Mel standing inside the boat

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Leisure | The North East

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