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Happy Return Mount's Bay Lugger Association

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About MBLA
Our Aims
History of Happy Return
Links to our Friends
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120 Anniversary Restoration Fund
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Richard Belton
April 30, 2026

Progress with Happy Return

Richard Belton
April 30, 2026

May 2026

Progress with Happy Return at the boatyard in Gweek

The oak planks are being shaped and the seems painted in.

Steaming and fixing new oak planks, making and plastering red lead putty to seams.

Keeping traditional boats and skills alive.

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