Heybridge Basin (Cannibal Island)

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London Borough of Newham Outdoor Activities Centre

An established outdoor centre for young children from the London Borough of Newham, along the foreshore infront of 'May & Butcher' and 'C.C.Stebbens' boatyard.. The centre has accommodation for children and tutors on a barge, with practical experience on sailing and general safety on the water aboard the many small sailing craft the centre owns. It first started in 1963 utilising the barge 'Mamgu', which after showing signs of deterioration beyond practical repair was replaced in 1983 with the much larger barge 'Haybay'.

 01 (above) The outdoor centre's first floating accommodation the 'Mamgu'

 02 (above) a clearer picture of the 'Mamgu' with the brown crane of 'C.C.Stebbens' boatyard visible to the left.

 03 (above) a recent picture of the accommodation barge 'Haybay'.