The Foy Boat and harbour mast, Ramsgate
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The Foy Boat and harbour mast, Ramsgate
Image: © Keith Edkins Taken: 23 Jun 2015
Foy Boats were small rowed craft which assisted larger ships into port. I assume the mast has a function although it is obscure to me as a landlubber. Perhaps it is where south cones would be hoisted.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.330513
Longitude
1.416932