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CLASSIC MYSTERY WOODEN LAUNCH AT LEIGH WHARF

Today we have another classic wooden launch photo from Robyn Kellian via Tobias Forsyth.

Based on all the previous photos and what we can see in this one, the location is the Leigh Wharf.

Vessel name and date unknown.There appears to be a Registration # on her bow so maybe a small commercial fishing boat – long-liner?

Hopefully we can get a positive ID from the WW crew.

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