1953 Press Photo 15 Ft. Sloop Built In 14 Months By 15 Year Old Launched

Schoolboy's Sloop is Launched. A 15-ft sloop, built in 14 months by boys of Leo Secondary School, Peckham, was officially launched today from the Festival Hall Pier. Many of the boys who took part in the construction of the crafts have now left school, but some of these boys and the reminder of those still at school were present at the launching.Keystone Photo Shows: The schoolboy's sloop being launched from Festival Hall Pier today.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.

Photo is dated 7-16-1953.



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