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Colin was the Harbour Master at Sandwich Port and Haven Authority up to 2018, when he retired after 15 years service. Colin acquired his “Little Ship”, called Ferry Nymph, which continues currently to operate out of Plucks Gutter (The Dog and Duck Inn) on the tidal waters of the Kentish River Stour under the company name of “Captain Colin’s River Bus”.
The Ferry Nymph, built in 1939, was one of the Dunkirk Little Ships that rescued soldiers from France in 1940. She proudly joined the crossing to Dunkirk and back as part of the 85th Anniversary in 2025.

Tea and coffee are served at all IWA Kent & East Sussex evening events. Entry is free with a raffle to cover costs.

All IWA Kent & East Sussex Branch events are open to non-members and you are encouraged to bring friends. Similarly, if you know of any local society that might be interested then please do let them know.

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IWA Kent & East Sussex Branch
Event Date(s)

Thursday 12th March

Location

Strood

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IWA Kent & East Sussex Branch – Colin Carr’s illustrated talk “The Little Ships of Dunkirk and the Kentish River Stour”

 

Colin was the Harbour Master at Sandwich Port and Haven Authority up to 2018, when he retired after 15 years service. Colin acquired his “Little Ship”, called Ferry Nymph, which continues currently to operate out of Plucks Gutter (The Dog and Duck Inn) on the tidal waters of the Kentish River Stour under the company name of “Captain Colin’s River Bus”.
The Ferry Nymph, built in 1939, was one of the Dunkirk Little Ships that rescued soldiers from France in 1940. She proudly joined the crossing to Dunkirk and back as part of the 85th Anniversary in 2025.

Tea and coffee are served at all IWA Kent & East Sussex evening events. Entry is free with a raffle to cover costs.

All IWA Kent & East Sussex Branch events are open to non-members and you are encouraged to bring friends. Similarly, if you know of any local society that might be interested then please do let them know.

Details

Time

7:30pm

7:30pm for 8:00pm

Contact Us

Roy Sutton

[email protected]
01342 317569

Venue

Strood Yacht Club

Knight Road, Strood, Kent ME2 2AH

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Strood Yacht Club, Knight Road, Strood, Kent. ME2 2AH

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