Apprentice Watermen take to the sea

John Potter instructs apprentices on the bridge of his vessel. Photo (c) G Ewens

On a bright and blustery day in early June, 24 apprentice Watermen took to the lower reaches of the River Thames on a ‘familiarisation’ cruise aboard the Gravesend based pleasure boat ''Princess Pocahontas''.

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