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.
This is my 'ride' back to Brighton.
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.
Shoreham and its neighbour Portslade are working ports with a steady stream of coastal cargo ships coming and going.
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.
Verda is an ex-passenger ferry, now converted into a houseboat/artwork by Hamish McKenzie. According to www.shorehamhouseboats.co.uk/wiki/Verda
11.10.2012
Oh how the mighty have fallen. This used to be a very smart little steamer. It can be seen about a couple of dozen photos down in this collection, loading passengers in Southampton. sutherland.davenportstation.org.uk/ws-112.html
Gangway to the 'Verda' - Shoreham houseboat - 27.6…
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