Everard Thames Barge 1966

Coming South one time towards the Thames on the 'Aptity' we came across the 'Will Everard' laying becalmed off Haisboro. We got a line aboard her and towed her right through Yarmouth Roads until she slipped us off Southwold and went on her way. No V.H.F in those days but a good strong voice and the Aldis lamp when it was dark. Great days !!! Regards

Hi Awateah great stuff.

Can you confirm that this is the Will Everard. I heard that she is now trading as a company conference/junket type vessel and is just named 'Will' now.

i think your spot on ,,she was sold in 1966 and was just named "WILL"

EVERARD BUILT 4 OF STEEL HULLS ETHELL "FRED " " WILL" "ALF"
"ETHELL WAS LOST AT DUNKIRK , FRED AND ALF CUT DOWN TO MOTOR COASTERS IN 1940 AND " WILL" IS THE ONLY ONE LEFT IN 1966 .
THEY WERE A SIGHT TO BEHOLD
ALL THE BEST YAN DOWN ERE

Hi Captkenn
'Will Everard' sold by Everards Nov 12 1966 to Vernon S.Harvey, Royston and renamed 'Will'. 1971 sold to John R Hobbins. 1974 Re-Engined with a 6cyl.4SA Gardner. Nov 1976 sold to Overseas Containers Ltd, London. 1986 Sold to P&O.Containers Ltd, London. 1987 Owners became P&O Steam Navigation Co that was up to 1990 & still in service (Thanks to Capt Ken Garrett. Everard of Greenhithe). Regards

I believe in her P&O days she had a lady as Master (is that the correct term?)

Peter4447

Hi Peter,
I think 'Ships Monthly' did an article on her when they did the series ' A Captain & his ? Ship' Regards

awateah2 said:-

I believe in her P&O days she had a lady as Master (is that the correct term?)

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Wouldn't she be the Ship's Mistress?

Sailed with a few of those !!!!!!
Incidently , there is a photo of the S B Will in the gallery , posted by phill
Regards

awateah2 aid:-

Incidently , there is a photo of the S B Will in the gallery , posted by phill

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Thanks awateah -- but I think she looks better doing her thing -- with a cargo, a Skipper, a boy and a dog aboard!