Grey wharf with his Melva S alongside, and Lady Luck crossing the bar PHOTO ALBUM

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DescriptionJust had my Grandfathers ,Dave Skelton. Old Slides digitised. A couple of Grey wharf with his Melva S alongside. and Lady Luck crossing the bar. Date of PhotoBetween 1st January 1950 and 31st December 1960Map^[1]ContributorKevin James Skelton

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Location (city or town)GreymouthLandmark (Place)Greymouth wharfEvent Grey wharf with his Malva S alongside, and Lady Luck crossing the bar Fishing boats

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Date Created22nd February 2024CommentsChristopher Morresey
I remember a Dave Skelton that lived in Cobden I think he married a girl of Maskill , he your grandfather

Karen Potter
Great old memories.

Anne Honey
Just how i remember it.

Garry Jackson
Can remember Dave being a Keen CB Radio Operator back in the Day. Always plenty of Helpful advice and some of Lifes Stories and Adventures told- Great Guy.

Lyn Wallace
Kevin James Skelton, grandad would so have loved seeing his photos seen here would’ve been such a thrill for him . Memories for sure

Robert Webber
You should have kept the LadyLuck when your Dad finished her Kev

Christopher Morresey
I remember a Dave Skelton that lived in Cobden I think he married a girl of Maskill , he your grandfather

Kevin James Skelton
Christopher Morresey Grandfather - Dave Skelton senior. Owned and fished steamer Nile. Built and fished with my father Reg Melva S 1952 and Lady Luck 1960 both were built in front yard of Cobden home. Son David junior married Lexie Maskill

Geoffrey King
No date but would be mid to late 50's

Lisa Holden
Great pics

It’s Melva S with an E not an A

Geoffrey King
Lisa Holden: Spec Savers here we come Lisa. Clearly MELVA on the bow of the boat

Lisa Holden
Geoffrey King typo mistake I’m picking

Melva S was named after my mum .
Reg Skeltons sister and Dave Skeltons Daughter

Mal Glynn
Lady Luck sank in water out from Whakatāne hit some rocks was used as a charter fishing boat

Brian McIntyre
I knew Dave and Reg and as a 11 year old did quite a few day trips and spews. Reg assisted me bringing in Melva S across the bar which was a thrill I still remember today. I loved that boat from the first time I saw it in the lagoon the day it was launched I think it was

John Greaney
Another stunning day on the coast

Christopher Morresey
I remember a Dave Skelton that lived in Cobden I think he married a girl of Maskill , he your grandfather

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Grey wharf with his Melva S alongside, and Lady Luck crossing the bar *PHOTO ALBUM*

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