Shieldsman - Shoreham - 27.6.2011

One day when my wife was meeting friends in Eastbourne I decided to take the train in the other direction and revisit Shoreham-by-Sea which we had briefly visited a few years ago. Of course the rail traffic isn't too exciting along Southern's 'Western Coastway', but there is an ancient church, the beach & harbour and a large array of house boats.
I am not sure whether this retired Tyne ferry is being converted into a houseboat, but there are lots of other vessels that have been, including a US Navy fast patrol boat, various barges and other retired coastal craft.