Welding, lathework - own and operate a small workshop at home, primarily to support the historic steamship VIC 56.
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Historically, Lochin Marine International Ltd (LMI) produced in the UK some of the most iconic seagoing boats and continue today with associates in Ireland marketed under the banner, Lochin Workboats (Ireland) Ltd. Spanning a 50-year period, more than 500 vessels have faithfully served commercial and leisure ownerships the world over including fully operational lifeboats and pilot vessels.
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Balloch steam slipway - fully restored to original 1902 condition in 2006. Last of its kind in the UK.
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It is very unlikely that, when he set up his own horse-cab and transport business in 1883, Arnold Birch had any idea he was founding a dynasty that has provided an ongoing service to Liverpool’s industries, tradesmen and residents right up to the present day. But that is exactly what has happened. The business has expanded and diversified to become a thriving Company, which, with the fourth generation of the Birch Family in control, is well positioned to progress further for another century to come.
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Some understanding of traditional wooden vessel maintenance, sailing, building and surveying. We will be building traditional clinker sailing boats in Milne Bay Province in association with our Christian Mission on Normanby Island.
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Liverpool John Moores University offers a great range of courses developed with business and industry, including undergraduate degrees, taught and research postgraduate, professional courses and HND.
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Littlehampton Marina has been owned and run by the Finnamore family for the last 20 years. Since purchasing the Marina, the family, with David initially at the helm (and now his eldest daughter Emma) have worked tirelessly to create a Marina that runs efficiently whilst at the same time is friendly, full of character and personality.
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