Historical Information
| 1959 | Thames Structural Plastics formed in Rayleigh, England. |
| 1962 | Thames Structural Plastics moved to Southend, England. First sailing cruiser launched 'Snapdragon 23' centre-boarder. |
| 1964 | Thames Structural Plastics moved to Canvey Island, England. Factory becomes larger and company changes to 'Thames Marine'. |
| 1968 | 'Snapdragon 21' and 'Snapdragon 29' launched. 'Snapdragon 29' is later modified and renamed 'Snapdragon 890' |
| 1968-1974 | Snapdragons 600, 670, 24, 26, 27 are launched. License given to 'Isles of Norbury' to build and sell 'Snapdragon 670' marketed as "Invader". |
| 1975-1980 | Mirages 27, 28, 29, 30 and 37 launched. |
| 1981 | Thames Marine stops manufacturing. Marketing and Distribution taken over by ' Maplin Marine'. Maplin Marine stops trading after twelve months. 'Boating Scene' takes over Mirages and Snapdragon 890's. |
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