The East Anglian Film Archive, the first and largest Regional Film Archive in England, was established in 1976. Since 1984, EAFA has been owned and operated by the University of East Anglia, Norwich (UEA), to support research and work to preserve our moving image heritage. More than 250 hours are freely available online as examples of the wide range of film which attracts interest the world over.
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A Last Day on Board the Yacht 'Elver' with Nan
The Harrison family spend a day on their yacht, travelling from Mersea to Lowestoft, which turns out to be Nan's last trip. Filmed circa 1929.
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Overview
This is just one of a series of films recording the travels of the schooner Elver, her owner V.B. Harrison, crew and guests. Victor Harrison’s wishbone-rigged schooner Elver was a familiar sight on the Blackwater throughout the 1930s, with moorings at West Mersea. This film shows the Harrison family quite comfortably navigating the waters, travelling from Mersea to Lowestoft, occasionally passing other vessels. There are also shots of Harwich.
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