Fowey
May 8, 2019
Captain Paul Thomas is a busy man in a busy port. My 8th harbour, Fowey, is very deceptive. At first glance a pretty yachty place with a Royal (and very friendly) Yacht Club. On second glance a non stop commercial port which turns over £3 million pounds and works 24/7 shifting China clay.
Paul's job ranges from door mouse survey's to dealing with dangerous cargo vessels. He describes it as a unique combination of leisure and commerce. A bit of an understatement! He has 20 working vessels under his command... a small navy for this ex Frigate Captain. His most bizarre job was having to dispose of a 40 ton Pilot Whale sadly washed up on a nearby beach.
I would like to say a special thanks to Paul, Emma and his office for allowing me to stay in Fowey while the weather prevents my onward passage west.
Paul's job ranges from door mouse survey's to dealing with dangerous cargo vessels. He describes it as a unique combination of leisure and commerce. A bit of an understatement! He has 20 working vessels under his command... a small navy for this ex Frigate Captain. His most bizarre job was having to dispose of a 40 ton Pilot Whale sadly washed up on a nearby beach.
I would like to say a special thanks to Paul, Emma and his office for allowing me to stay in Fowey while the weather prevents my onward passage west.