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Here, the breakwater on the Gorleston side proves a popular place for holidaymakers to take the sea air and watch the comings and goings of boats in and out of the harbour.

Small merchant vessels and privateers were constructed during earlier times for trade and piracy, though in later years many of the shipbuilders concentrated on building and repairing fishing boats

Numerous fishing boats are moored around the harbour, overlooked by a terrace of picturesque cottages.

It is also one of the most attractive harbourless villages along the Yorkshire coast.

This holiday boat has just left the lock, and willing hands are ashore ready to close the gates. The wheels on the sluice gear - and indeed the gates themselves - are now all operated by electricity.

The boys in the foreground have a magnificent toy sailing boat.

The ferry boat at Hacking End once took people across for one penny, a long-established custom, so old that it is not known when it began; but in the 1930s the practice finished.

Boats are drawn up on the beach close to the promenade. The foreshore buildings near to the pier include a small bandstand, suitable for open air concerts.

Local fisherman work on their boat; the large piece of material on the beach is probably the sail.

Widened by returning ex-servicemen in 1925 to cope with increasing road traffic, the bridge retained its elegance and here formed a background for the picnickers, boat hirers and other leisure seekers

Boats are drawn up on the beach close to the promenade. The foreshore buildings near to the pier include a small bandstand, suitable for open air concerts.

A little south of this view is Queen's Park with its boating lake, but the town is not noted for its great architecture.

The concrete slipway is for fishing boats, which are dragged to the water by the tank-like vehicle.

Two people in the white boat lower sails as they bring their craft alongside the jetty. Ramsey

The stretch of water between and Shaldon's sandy beaches are crammed with boats of every description.

Looking east we see fine sailing boats. These could only come into shore to pick up trippers at high tide. Awnings protect the many shops, seen in the background.

The boating lake may also be seen. The Golden Hind, its sails furled on this occasion, is beside the pier.

The Anderton Boat Lift linked the Trent & Mersey Canal (above) with the river Weaver below. Narrowboats entered a caisson along the trough to the left and were lowered down to the river.

The Ferry Boat Inn is on the right, with deck chairs awaiting guests, and on the left is the landing point for the ferry.

Visitors enjoy the beach at Dymchurch whilst a boat waits to take people on a cruise.

Because of the many dykes and staithes around the edges of the Broad, small sailing boats are the handiest for exploration.

Burry Port looks and, for the most part, is indeed a tranquil spot for pleasure boating.

Looking eastwards along the river Bure, this photograph shows a wide range of sailing and motor boats.

These are best seen from boats boarded either at Blakeney or here at Morston, a mile further west.