atomretro.com ( and no, sadly,I do not own this site) carries one of the most comprehensive ranges of baracuta clothing and accessories, and it also provides one of the best and most fulsome histories of the harrington jacket. So without the need to re-invent the wheel here is a taster, and then an easy link here  takes you to an index page on the site and, if you click here you can read a full page report: Atom Retro Guide To Buying Harrington Jackets>>

The report is full of great facts and history around this classic heritage brand:

‘The origins of Baracuta and the original G9 harrington jacket can be traced back to 1930′s Manchester. John and Isaac Miller (The Miller Brothers) set out with a plan to improve their range of raincoats (specifically intended as workwear). Manchester is notorious for its excessive rainfall (largely due to its location at the foot of the Pennines), so a lightweight rainproof working jacket was high on the brothers’ agenda for manufacture. With the design…to read more>> ’

baracuta slim fit harrington

acorn baracuta harrington jacket

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Unmistakenly nautical in bearing , double-breasted and with broad lapels, this is a striking outer coat. The pea coat became the ‘uniform’ of  sailors in American and some European navies, and its style has been passed into the  civilian population, where it has become a classic style.

Probably nearer black than dark navy, this pea coat/ reefer coat is lined, the outer garment is heavy wool, and it has two slash side pockets, and naval anchor buttons.

For a close look over this garment you can go to >USA Navy Wool Pea Coat

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