From a MS belonging to Sir John Paston, transcribed for the Hakluyt Society. Date is sometime mid 15C, say 1450 ish. See 15C Hakluyt Sailing directions for the circumnavigation of England, and for a voyage to the straits of Gibraltar See original for better text. From Kirkleholmys to Orfordnesse and […]
Orwell
This is a 1951 B/W film shot at Pin Mill. It might be of interest but have not yet seen. (Also here maybe)
Ha’Penny Breeze
Sailing directions for the circumnavigation of England, and for a voyage to the straits of Gibraltar. (From a 15th century ms.) Mentions Waynes and Weirs at Orwell Haven (Fish wiers?)
15C Hakluyt Sailing directions for the circumnavigation of England, and ...
There is a “Bloody Point” on the Deben: it is at the end of a west facing short reach which makes it difficult for a sailing vessel, with the prevailing south westerlies, to round the point. That’s one reason why Loder’s Cut was dug. There is also a “Bloody Point” […]
Orewell & Deben: Where is the Bloody Point?
Edward Vernon served on Cloudsesley Shovell’s flagship at the capture of Gibraltar. He was later captain of the ship that avoided disaster in the disasterous wreck of Cloudesley Shovell’s fleet on the Isles of Scilly in 1707. He is known for his 1740 order that rum should be diluted with […]
Orwell Park on the Orwell: Vice-Admiral Edward Vernon
In the 1812 Great Britain vs the United States confilct one of the key engagements was the capture of the U.S.S Chesapeake by H.M.S. Shannon commanded by Captain Philip Broke, born at Broke Hall Nacton on the river Orwell. There is a pub nearby in Brightwell named after his ship. […]
Broke Hall on the Orwell : Captain Philip Broke
Go to Orwell School and turn left, follow sign to Picnic Site. Parking at this site is good and free. Room for 20+ cars. There is a 2.4m height restriction if the barrier is in place (not locked last time). Not far to the shore. The shore is shallow so, […]