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ESTRALITA motorised.

Contributed by Excelsior Trust. Photo provided by David Kell.

ESTRALITA after an engine was installed.

 

This shows ESTRALITA RX8 when she was fishing out of Rye Harbour.   The engine housing is visible aft of the foremast, and the sailing gear has been put ashore.  It is low water.

 

 

 

 

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ESTRALITA RX8

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