Crewman using a quant pole to manoeuvre the historic Norfolk wherry Albion, Broads National Park

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The quant was used to propel the wherry on days when there wasn't enough wind for sailing, but could also be used as the Victorian equivalent of bow thrusters.

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Size: 3424px × 5150px
Location: Horning, Norfolk, UK
Photo credit: © Clive Tully / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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