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Scillonian Pilot Gigs in Action Photographs © John H. Luxton 2005 |
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| BONNET the oldest Scillonian Pilot Gig - 1830. | NORNOUR (1971) completes a practice run from Nut Rock to St. Mary's. | Golden Eagle | ||
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The six-oared pilot gig is a rowing boat
unique to Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly; the history of pilot gig
racing can be traced back to the 1790’s. The above photographs were taken on Monday August 3, which is a training night for crews. The runs from Nut Rock to the entrance to Hugh Town Harbour, St. Mary's. |
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