Pea Green Boat

D15184 Vita was built in 1960 by Comper and Nicholson and although diesel powered she was the last of the traditional ferries delivered. Originally in service on the Portsmouth - Gosport ferry she was kept on as a spare boat for harbour cruises until 1974 following the arrival of the more modern Portsmouth Queen and Gosport Queen in 1966. She was later purchased by Woods Cruises for use on the Thames.

Now a houseboat her present moorings are at Watchet Harbour where this shot was taken. Measuring 23.77m x 5.67m x 1.52 m she accommodates 6 people and has had a fair amount of renovation.

Information from Simplon Postcards and Alan Pease Boats

I have added Laurie Anderson and 'Beautiful Pea Green Boat'

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Günter Klaus, micritter, Gabi Lombardo, Nick Weall and 70 other people have particularly liked this photo

103 comments - The latest ones

Nicole Merdrignac ^club

Très belles photo, vue et lumière. Nicole. Bonne soirée.

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Nicole Merdrignac ^club

Thank you very much Nicole. Really appreciated. At least there was a little water in the harbour this time, - often when we go there the boats are stranded in the silt! Have a lovely evening and good weekend

4 years ago.

Paulo Moreira ^club

Beautiful image and colors. Excellent light. HFF

4 years ago. Edited 4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Paulo Moreira ^club

Thank you very much Paulo. Really appreciated. Have a lovely evening and a good weekend

4 years ago.

Amelia ^club

A rather lovely houseboat, Carol, and it's certainly an eye-catching colour.

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Amelia ^club

Thank you very much Amelia. It looks as if it has had a coat of paint since we saw it last. Have a lovely evening and good weekend ahead

4 years ago.

Ste

Very nice indeed Carol and great info also .. all liked by me here too

Wishing you an HFF and hopoe you have a good and safe weekend Carol

Steve

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Ste

Thak you very much Steve. Really appreciated. It is a shame they have had so many problems with the silt in this little harbour, and also the partial collapse of the sea wall again. It is still a lovely place to visit though. HFF and have a lovely weekend

4 years ago.

Sarah P.

Oh, what a great color! Had no idea there was such a song, thanks for the link.

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Sarah P.

Thank you very much Sarah. I am not sure what Edward Lear would have thought of the song though! HFF and have a lovely sunny weekend

4 years ago.

José Manuel Polo ^club

Buena fotografía, me gusta. La casa flotante está bien, pero el alquiler de amarre en un pantalón de un puerto deportivo aquí resulta caro. En Asterdam vi muchos, pero amarrados a la orilla de los canales.

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to José Manuel Polo ^club

Thank you very much Jose. Really appreciated. I imagine it is pretty expensive here too, but I gather Watchet has a lot of trouble with silt and the boats have been pretty much stuck at times and I believe some were demanding their money back. Have a lovely weekend

4 years ago.

Christa1004 ^club

Or a Granny-Smith-Apple green boat ;-)) How beautiful is the light here. HFF Carol and a warm summer weekend.

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Christa1004 ^club

Thank you very much Christa. That would work too and the link might have been easier!!! HFF and have a great weekend. I hope the sun shines for you.

4 years ago.

Steve Paxton ^club

I like that the boat has gone through many uses and is still evolving, a real piece of history. HFF hope your weekend goes well.

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Steve Paxton ^club

Thank you very much Steve. It has certainly been enjoyed during its service and each time we visit Watchet it seems to look a bit better so the owners are obviously enjoying it too. HFF and have a good weekend

4 years ago.

Dimas Sequeira ^club

Charming 60 years old ship, with good company in the marina! HFF, Carol!

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Dimas Sequeira ^club

Thank you very much Dimas. Yes there have been some interesting boats in the harbour over the years. HFF and have a good weekend

4 years ago.

Malik Raoulda ^club

Absolument magnifique et bien rendue..
HFF et bon week-end.

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Malik Raoulda ^club

Thank you very much Malik. Really appreciated. HFF and have a lovely sunny weekend

4 years ago.

Love Song ^club

Carol, Beautiful Pic WoOOOOOOoo *_* J**************************HFF Wonderful Weekend.

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Love Song ^club

Thank you very much Love Song. We tend to only go out in the evening and we have been lucky with the evening light lately. HFF and have a great weekend

4 years ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Outstanding maritime shot! Stay well!

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4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to William Sutherland ^club

Thank you very much William. Really appreciated. Have a good weekend

4 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

A beautiful image and lovely evening tones, Carol. HFF, stay safe and best wishes for the weekend.

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to tiabunna ^club

Thank you very much George, Really appreciated HFF and have a lovely weekend.

4 years ago.

Mario Vargas ^club

nice capture with a vantage high pov, love a lot the warm light, very nice shot

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Mario Vargas ^club

Thank you very much Mario. Really appreciated, HFF and have a lovely sunny weekend.

4 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club

Cracking capture of the of this harbour scene in the amazing evening light Carol. Love the ripples on the water and the long shadows. Thanks for the interesting notes about the pea green boat.

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Doug Shepherd ^club

Thank you very much Doug. At least there was some water in the harbour this time! Often we go there and the boats look stranded on an ocean of mud! They do have an issue with silt in this inner harbour, - a pity really. The old ferry boat turned houseboat is looking a lot better these days, - a lick of paint and some renovations have improved her appearance.

Have a lovely sunny weekend.

4 years ago.

Annemarie ^club

wonderful light and photo
HFF and have a great weekend:)❤️

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Thank you very much Annemarie. Really appreciated. HFF and have a good weekend

4 years ago.

Pam J ^club

THE OWL ND THE PUSSYCAT WERE PASSENGERS !

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Pam J ^club

I hope they invited the turkey who married them and the piggy who sold them his ring! Have a lovely weekend

4 years ago.

Loose_Grip/Pete ^club

A beautiful evening scene.

HFF & have a great weekend.

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Loose_Grip/Pete ^club

Many thanks. Really appreciated.

HFF and have a good weekend

4 years ago.

Trudy Tuinstra ^club

HFF very nice

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Trudy Tuinstra ^club

Thank you very much. Really appreciated. Have a good weekend

4 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Lovely harbour scene; like the warm light and colours.
HFF and stay well Carol.

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thank you very much Jaap. Really appreciated. I am pleased you like it. HFF and have a good weekend

4 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Goodness Watchet with water whatever next ;-). a well composed image in fabulous light plus a pea green boat !

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Many thnaks Roger. Yes that was a bonus!!

HFF and have a good weekend

4 years ago.

* ઇଓ * ^club

Nice idea to use a former ferry as a houseboat.
Beautiful, idyllic harbor in glorious light, Carol!

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to * ઇଓ * ^club

Thank you very much * ઇઉ * , and thank you also for the group invitations. Really appreciated.
Yes I am pleased the ferry boat has been turned into a houseboat and I hope the current owners get as much pleasure out of it as it has given to others over the years.

Have a lovely sunny weekend

4 years ago.

Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Un joli petit port tranquille et coloré, c'est une belle image sereine Carol !*******
Bon WE.

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Thank you very much Jocelyne. We are still only going out to quiet spots like this in the evening.
Have a lovely weekend

4 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

A great scene in this lighting. Isn't Watchet harbour an interesting place. The Pea-green boat was a bonus for sure. Thanks for the extra info. Well done.

HFF, have a safe and happy weekend. Herb

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

Thank you very much Herb. Really appreciated Yes it is There are some lovely little gems to see in the harbour and around the town.

HFFand have a lovely weekend

4 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne

What a lovely scene Carol. A good song to accompany the picture. I would love to see what the boat is like inside! Somewhat bigger than the narrowboats on the canals I expect.
HFF and wish you a good and safe weekend.

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne

Thank you very much Rosa. I wonder what Edward Lear would have thought of the song?!! Yes I would love to look inside the boat too. I imagine it would be quite spacious if it accommodates 6 people in comfort.

HFF and have a lovely weekend

4 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

HFF, Carol ! Heave a very nice and healthy Weekend !

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Thank you very much Ulrich. Really appreciated. You too have a lovely sunny weekend

4 years ago.

Schussentäler ^club

a wonderful mood in this beautiful little harbour

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Schussentäler ^club

Thank you very much Reinhard. Really appreciated. Have a lovely weekend

4 years ago.

Madeleine Defawes ^club

Superbe lumière sur ce beau port !
HFF et Bon weekend. Amitiés

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Madeleine Defawes ^club

Thank you very much Madeleine. Really appreciated. Have a lovely weekend

4 years ago.

J. Gafarot ^club

This light is worth a thousand words.
HFF and a big smile.

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to J. Gafarot ^club

Thank you very much Jose. We are still being cautious and only tend to go out in the evening, but at least then the light is sometimes good. Have a lovely weekend

4 years ago.

Marco F. Delminho ^club

HFF, and have a lovely weekend!

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Marco F. Delminho ^club

Thank you very much Marco. You too have a lovely sunny weekend

4 years ago.

Fred Fouarge ^club

HFF Carol

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Fred Fouarge ^club

Thank you very much Fred. HFF and have a good weekend

4 years ago.

trester88 ^club

Schönes warmes Licht!

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to trester88 ^club

Thank you very much Wilhelm. Really appreciated. Have a good weekend

4 years ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Carol

A very nice picture, with fantastic colours and a wonderful composition.
Six people could live in luxury in a boat that big!

Best Wishes, HFF, a nice weekend, and stay safe!!
Peter

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Peter_Private_Box ^club

Thank you very much Peter. Really appreciated. Yes the website says it accommodates 6 people but it looks big enough for more than that.

HFF and have a good weekend

4 years ago.

Peter Castell ^club

Lovely image Carol but where are the Owl and Pussy Cat ???? and don't say aboard the boat !!!!
I hope you have had a HFF and that your weekend is a pleasant one

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Peter Castell ^club

Many thanks Peter. Of course not - they have gone up the hill to find the turkey to marry them!!
They may even have left the piggy-wig in charge of the boat, - minus the ring in his nose of course!

Have a lovely weekend and keep smiling!!

4 years ago.

Ruebenkraut ^club

HFF Eco! I love these boats!

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Ruebenkraut ^club

Thank you very much. I am pleased you like them. Have a great weekend

4 years ago.

John FitzGerald ^club

All of the above. A fine shot.

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to John FitzGerald ^club

Many thanks John. Really appreciated. Havwe a good week

4 years ago.

Percy Schramm ^club

There is an old poem which I remember and which we learned in the school: The owl and the pussycat went to sea in a beautiful "pea green boat". Fine shot and harbour scene. HFF, wish you a nice weekend, Carol !

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Percy Schramm ^club

Thank you Percy. Really appreciated. Yes me too, - it is by Edward Lear and it was my first thought when I saw the boat in its new green finery! A belated HFF and have a good week.

4 years ago.

Annalia S. ^club

Lovely light and colors, Carol. I really like how you composed this and, you are right, the little pea green boat is a darling!

Belated HFF and Have a nice weekend!

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Annalia S. ^club

Thank you very much Annalia. Really appreciated. The light showed off the colour of the boat but I think it may have been recently painted and it looks better for it.

My apologies for the late HFF. Have a lovely week

4 years ago.

volker_hmbg ^club

Nice harbour view and story, too.

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to volker_hmbg ^club

Thank you very much Volker. It is always good when a boat gets a new lease of life!

Have a good week ahead

4 years ago.

Marta Wojtkowska ^club

I'd love to spend there some time :)

Enjoy your weekend, Carol!

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Marta Wojtkowska ^club

Thank you very much Marta. It is quite a small place but it is attractive and there is a lot to see.
Have a good week

4 years ago.

Boarischa Krautmo ^club

beautiful!
Belated HFF....

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Boarischa Krautmo ^club

Thank you very much Boarischa. Really appreciated. Have a good week

4 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thank you posting your image in the group
www.ipernity.com/group/west.of.england

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thank you very much Roger.

4 years ago.

sea-herdorf ^club

Wunderschöne Tiefe in herrlichem Licht, Carol!
Freundliche Grüße und einen schönen Sonntag
Erich

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to sea-herdorf ^club

Thank you very much Erich. Really appreciated. Havea lovely week.

4 years ago.

Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

Love so much habours atmosphere ...
A beautiful, attractive, and peaceful place, Carol ! *****

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

Thank you very much Christiane. The harbour is pretty and there is a lot to see there. It is nicer when there is water in the harbour like this. Normally it is just a sea of mud!

Have a lovely week my friend

4 years ago.

gezginruh ^club

A very beautiful picture and great information!
I like the composition with the wonderful colours,very much!

Belated HFF,Carol!
Have a happy and healthy new week!

Best wishes
Füsun

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to gezginruh ^club

Thank you very much Fusun. Really appreciated. It is a charming little place and fortunately is not too far from home.

4 years ago.

HappySnapper

Lovely harbour scene Carole terrific light and content. I remember this boat from many years ago, she used carry supplies to Turkey Island, the land where Bong trees grow.:-)).

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to HappySnapper

Thank you very much Maurice. Really appreciated. I understand it is a great wedding venue!!

4 years ago.

Kawasirius ^club

Joli bateau qui porte fièrement ses 60 ans sans avoir à rougir dans ce petit port ! Une capture avec une belle perspective et d'éclatantes couleurs ! Superbe, Carol !
Je vous souhaite une bonne semaine !

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Kawasirius ^club

Thank you very much Henri. Really appreciated. Nice to see her getting a new lease of life and with her renovation she should be good for years to come. Enjoy the rest of your week.

4 years ago.

Nora Caracci ^club

very beautiful harbour view, exquisite light !

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Nora Caracci ^club

Thank you very miuch Nora. Really appreciated. It is a charming little harbour

4 years ago.

michael / nureinmome…

wonderful little harbour, perfect light!

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to michael / nureinmome…

Thank you very much Michael. It is a charming little harbour.
Have a lovely evening

4 years ago.

Roger Dodger

A Gosport ferry from the '60s era, I must have been a passenger on that one during our many excursions to Portsmouth at the time; interesting and nice image Carol.

4 years ago.

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