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Marshall as they were the only ones available in the World and
he owned them. He had come from Perth in Western Australia
especially to find out what was happening and we eventually
came to an arrangement where I bought the entire quantity
from him. I never did see the farmer again.
It took over a year and a half to sell all the tanks, they went
to such a variety of new homes; from the Scottish Highlands
and Islands development board for floating muscle farming to
the South coast of England to create a fleet of pedaloes.
Looking back it was one of the most exciting and profitable
enterprises I ever undertook; from time to time Archie did
contact me to enquire if I was interested in buying other items
he had for sale, I often wish I had done just that.

Just one of the dozens of uses found for the 'drop tanks'!

Part of comprehensive Pontoon boat moorings
constructed by us for use on the Brayford Pool in Lincoln.

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