Hovercraft in Faversham Creek
This photo of a group of hovercraft forming an orderly queue in Faversham Creek was taken by MSBA committee member Bob Telford. Bob is active with the Faversham Creek Trust and keeps his boat in...
This photo of a group of hovercraft forming an orderly queue in Faversham Creek was taken by MSBA committee member Bob Telford. Bob is active with the Faversham Creek Trust and keeps his boat in...
Peel Ports have advised that the exceptional high tides have caused some vessels in Faversham Creek to float into the wrong places, in some cases out of the creek altogether. The infamous “pirate ship”...
Faversham / History/archaeology / Queenborough / Sailing barges
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 30th September 2017 · Last modified 29th September 2017
A surprisingly good programme on BBC1 about the Thames sailing barge, featuring Nick Ardley and other experts. Many of the beautifully shot scenes are local to the Medway and Swale. Visit BBC iPlayer…
In the early hours of this morning, a huge blaze has destroyed eight boats, three cabins and a workshop at Iron Wharf, Faversham. UPDATE: A 30 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson....
Classic vessels / Dinghy sailing / Faversham / Navigation / Planning / Sailing barges / Yacht cruising
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 6th May 2017 · Last modified 9th May 2017
The people of Faversham have voted by a large majority for the Creek Neighbourhood Plan, which was a condition by Swale Borough Council for the release of £200,000 to restore the swing bridge at the...
Following requests fom the MSBA and other river users, Peel Ports have today announced that the wreck of the sunken fishing vessel Cardium has now been removed from Faversham Creek near the junction with...
Last week, the gates at the entrance of the Basin were opened in a joint exercise between Peel Ports and the Faversham Creek Navigation Co. A large amount of accumulated rubbish was removed from...
Tim Stonor uses a punt to clears debris from Westbrook Stream. Credit: Fiona Hanson Friends of Westbrook Stream and Stonebridge Pond, near Faversham, have cleared vegetation and rubbish, monitored invasive species, dredged silt and started ecological...
Archaeologist Dr Paul Wilkinson was contacted by Dan Tester, who owns a boatyard at Oare Creek, believing it to be an Anglo Saxon boat. However, Dr Wilkinson revealed that the boat is an important...
Faversham Creek Trust has succeeed in raising its target of £125,000, the contribution required by Kent County Council to proceed with installing a new swing bridge at the head of the Creek. This means...
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