| Admin History | In 1954, Richard Gillis, George Northey and Tom Pryor made a visit to St. Agnes, Scilly to buy the gig Shah and to record and photograph any remaining gigs before they finally disappeared. The Shah had a reputation as a very fast gig in her racing days, she was built in 1873 by Nicholas Peters of St. Mawes. After much haggling she was bought for £35. Her condition was poor, her keel rotten and most of her timbers broken, so she was taken to Braybn`s yard and given a complete refit. History of Newquay Rowing Club (http://www.newquayrowingclub.com/page4.htm Accessed 4.11.2016). |