Work has recently been completed restoring the hull on a boat once known as the most luxurious on the Norfolk Broads.
The Doris, built at the Brookes Boatyard in Lowestoft, Suffolk in 1930, is reputed to have been a hideaway for Prince Edward and Wallis Simpson.
During its 93-year life span, the 65ft motor cruiser has both sunk and caught fire - but now the current owner has returned the vessel to the waters of the Norfolk Broads once again.
The Doris was built for Mr Montague Evans in 1930 and was launched in 1931.
Later owners are rumoured to have included Charlie Chaplin and George Formby.
The most recent restoration was carried out on a boatyard at Wayford Bridge on the River Ant.
The twenty-ton vessel required the hiring of an enormous crane and a special cradle was built to lift the vessel and store its twenty-ton weight whilst work was carried out.
The restoration was carried out solely by its current owner, who has been responsible for replacing in excess of 60 planks over a four year period.
Additional restoration included brand-new propellers, prop shafts and rudders.
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