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.
The Joan Dixon being launched
The Joan Dixon being launched
The Joan Dixon being launched after restoration.
Mel has 15 memories in the memorynet:
Mel's memories with a Leisure theme:
How he got his coble- Rescuing and restoring the coble
- First voyage after restoration
- The Mouth of the River Festival 2005
- The Tall Ships 2005
- Growing up in Tynemouth
Moving the Joan Dixon
Mel's other memories:
- The history of his coble
- The attraction of the coble
- Sounds
- The Joan Dixon
- Invoice for the Joan Dixon
- The Joan Dixon being launched
- The Joan Dixon under sail
- The Bonga
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