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The History of The Terror |
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Chichester Harbour Conservancy Restoring The Terror - information
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The Terror’s sleek lines are ideal for
Chichester Harbour’s shallow waters
The Terror was an open sailing boat built
around 1890 and used for conveying oysters around Chichester Harbour. We
believe she was constructed by Foster's in Emsworth within the AONB.
Around 29 feet long, nine feet six in beam and two feet six deep, she
was owned by Mr.Kennett of Emsworth. Kennett was an oyster, winkle and
cockle merchant. He also traded in sand and gravel. Terror was a
versatile load carrier and known as a 'beautiful sailor'.
Her fortunes declined when the oyster industry of Emsworth was destroyed
by a food poisoning incident in 1902. She had a number of private owners
throughout the 20th century until owned by Portsmouth Museum Service who
did not have the resources to maintain her, she is now in need of
restoration.
1880-
Terror was constructed by Foster at his boatyard in Emsworth some time
around the turn of the last century.
1885-1915
Terror was owned by Jack Kennet and used as a support vessel for the
larger oyster ketches.
1915- 1940
As the oyster trade was in decline Terror proved useful for transporting
sand and gravel around the harbour probably from Emsworth, Bosham and
Dell Quay.
1938- 1945
During the war years Terror was impounded like most small vessels in the
Solent on a mud-berth at Tipnor.
Photo courtesy Ron Spencer
The Terror moored at Emsworth c1919
1945- 1950
Terror was owned by a Mr. Matthews who skippered a Portsmouth Harbour
tug. He sailed her out of Paulsgrove and carried out works including
finding a new transom and re-planking. He also probably fitted a winch
for raising the keel.
1950- 1957
Terror had a long association with Portsmouth Sea Scouts (Matthews was
the scout leader's father). We have been in touch with ex-scouts from
23"' Sea Scout group who vividly remember trips around the harbours
whilst Terror was kept close to what is now Port Solent Marina.
1957- 1960
Terror was bought by Mr David Clark, of Wimmering Terrace, Paulsgrove.
Sadly he was drowned in a boating accident about 1960.
1961 - 1967
The Terror was sailed in Portsmouth Harbour regularly from being kept on
the beach at Paulsgrove.
1968- 1970
Terror was owned by a Mr. R. A. Leggett and still the Terror was kept on
Paulsgrove foreshore. She had already lost her mast, sails, keel and
rudder.
1971 -2000
Terror was acquired by Portsmouth Museum who kept the boat at the
Maritime Workshop, Gosport.
2000 - 2004
Chris White and James Christmas acquired the Terror and brought her back
to Chichester Harbour, to a greenhouse in Southbourne where they began a
restoration project. Chris decided to
 move
out of the area but wanted Terror to remain so he appealed through the
News for someone local to take on the project. Chichester Harbour
Conservancy stepped in and included the Terror in its Rhythms of the
Tide bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund. After a full appraisal sufficient
funds are in place to complete essential work to restore Terror to
sailing condition. We fully intend to give the public trips to
experience life as an oyster fisherman first hand!
2004
Terror was first on display before restoration started – at the Emsworth
Food Festival in September 2004and finally relaunched two years later in
2006
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Read more about the history of The Terror |
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"The Terror Re-born"
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"How The
Terror was brought back to Life"
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