Boats Of The Bright Family

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Overview

Three photographs of boats of the Bright family

05.156a
Bright family and friends on board the 'Susanne' in Crawley Bay. Winifred Ellen Bright sitting second from the left. Alan Bright standing fourth from left. Francis Leonard Bright sitting fifth from left.

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'Susanne' with mast

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'Janice' at Emu Point, Albany February 1964

Historical information

05.156a
'Susanne' was a shark fishing boat bought by Frank Sawkins. Sold to F Bright for 200 pounds. Frank Sawkins put on a cabin for 50-60 pounds. Sawkins put in a 4 horsepower chapman pup engine originally designed for 10/12 hp invincible.

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Hull of 'Janice' was built by Sawkins Brothers at their boatshed, 8 Victoria Avenue. Cabin and fitting out was done by Alan Bright 12 Wright Avenue Claremont. Commended April 25 finished Oct-Nov 1949. 'Janice' built to impress a Lady by the name of Margaret. 1 trip to Rottnest Christmas 1949. Most of the fitting out of 'Janice' was from materials from WAGR workshops. Alan Bright was a 2nd year apprentice car and wagon builder at WAGR workshop. Cost of building shown on donor form. A 2 ft long model of 'Janice' was displayed at workshop for 100 year anniversary. 'Janice' was originally moored at Claremont Baths with Carl Pederson. Had to shift the boat as could not afford the fees. 'Janice' was then parked outside Frank Sawkins shed and he looked after it. Sold approx Feb 1950 to Mr Percy Johnstone 18 Beresford St Albany 6330 (farmers). Johnstone's loved the boat for its sea worthiness, general outstanding handling and beautiful finish. Later engine fitted was BMC Austin A30 800cc. Then 'Janice' sold to unknown person. Later broke moorings at Emu Point and found at Little Grove across Albany Harbour.

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Registration number

cwa-org-28--5-156-a-c

Item type

Photographs

Themes

Social History

Links to additional resources

Claremont Museum.