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Houseboats (+PiPs)

There is a large Houseboat community on the seafront at Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Strangely they are situated almost immediately in front of a housing estate. I was going to walk over the bridge to get a closer look, but I've read that (probably quite rightly) the residents of the houseboats aren't keen on people gawking at them and taking photos.

These are taken at 100mm (which was the longest zoom I had with me) and considerably cropped. Best viewed large, I think.

The large vessel looks as if it's new to the site........ and it seems to having a lot of work done to it.

Please check out the 2 PiPs if you have time :-)
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30 comments

Annemarie said:

A beautiful image, interesting place

Summer is here.:) enjoy
2 years ago

Keith Burton replied to Annemarie:

Many thanks Annemarie.............and the same to you.
2 years ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Lovely series Keith.
2 years ago

Keith Burton replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Appreciated Jaap...........thanks very much.
2 years ago ( translate )

Günter Klaus said:

Das ist schade,dass das die Leute nicht mögen,ist aber auch verständlich lieber Keith,aber sie hättes sicher für schöne Motive gesorgt,diese Schiffe hast du aber wunderbar aufgenommen :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
2 years ago ( translate )

Keith Burton replied to Günter Klaus:

Thanks very much Güni...........always appreciated.
2 years ago

Roger (Grisly) said:

A very interesting set of images all very well captured especially at full zoom Keith,
The large boat has the look of an ex military vessel while the others appear all have had large extensions, do they ever float or are they permanently on land?
I note the large boat is facing away from the water and looks not to have floated in,
Fascinating photos so full of interest, Love them !
2 years ago

Keith Burton replied to Roger (Grisly):

Thanks Roger...........it's a very strange community. The houseboats are actually on tidal mudflats, so they will be floating at high tides. I've absolutely no idea how the large boat got there, but I doubt it was overland.

I was told that some of them are available on Airbnb :-))

Glad you like these.............I'm seriously considering going back for a closer look at some time (when it's a bit cooler).
2 years ago

Fred Fouarge said:

interessant keith
2 years ago ( translate )

Keith Burton replied to Fred Fouarge:

Thanks Fred........appreciated.
2 years ago ( translate )

Ulrich John said:

Really an interesting place, Keith ! Thanks for showing and explaining !
2 years ago

J.Garcia said:

Boats on land and functioning as housing!
Unusual but very interesting way to solve the housing problem
Very interesting pictures and information, Keith!
2 years ago

Jenny McIntyre said:

I must say that I wouldn't enjoy having my houseboat so near houses, most people with houseboats usually place their boats on canals in the countryside. Thanks for the information on this site too.
2 years ago

Eunice Perkins said:

I spent about two years living in a mobile home, moving around the North Island. I loved our bus and didn't really want to move back into a house afterward. However, I think a permanent boat housing area should be away from permanent housing. It could affect the value of the nearby properties. Interesting shots all the same!
2 years ago

Gudrun said:

The contrast between the slightly ramshackle looking houseboats and the housing estate is striking! I wonder what the inhabitants think of each other;-) I like all of your photos, there so much to explore!
2 years ago
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