G.Prout and Sons Ltd

Boatbuilding on Canvey

By Don Rayner

Don Rayner putting in the centre line to the newly moulded hull

Don Rayner

I recently saw Ian Hawks memories on Prouts Enterprise, and I thought you may be interested in some additional photos and info.

I worked for Prouts for 7 years in the early sixties and knew all the staff shown in the photo.

I think I should add Wally Faber who was not mentioned, as he worked with me building the 20 ft. cruising cat.

Together we also built a Jetty to the rear of the Factory to access the deep water in the creek. As well as other enterprises.

As a point of interest, Dave Abbott shown in the staff photo between Frank Coleman and Mike Brown is my Nephew.

I hope the attached pictures of Wally and myself building the 20 ft cruiser may be of interest.

Don Rayner

Ian Hawks memories of Prouts can be found HERE

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