The Whaler Petrel

Petrel was the last of the whale catchers afloat, seen here with Tim and Pauline Carr's yacht Curlew moored alongside.

After managing to refloat the Petrel, the Royal Anglian Regiment left this sign for posterity.

Unfortunately, a couple of Winters later, stormy seas broke over Petrel's stern and she floats no more!

Pictures © Jim McLaren 2000