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Built as a motor yacht by Simpson, Strickland & Co Ltd at Dartmouth
Found in Putney reach in pieces, taken to Ireland and restored by Norman Goodbody
Steam engine replaced by Ailsa Craig petrol engine and cabin built forward of saloon
Acquired by Prof Jack Henry and kept on Loch Derg
Ailsa Craig engine replaced by Morris Navigator engine and vessel used as family boat
Yacht acquired by Adrian Henry
Boat suffered a lot of damage when engine was again replaced with a Perkins diesel
Vessel taken to England for restoration and repair by John Howard of Tewkesbury
Used as exhibit by National Waterways Museum Gloucester for Victorian Weekend celebrations
Sold by Mrs R Henry for further restoration work to be carried out
Acquired by present owner who plans to restore her to steam power
If you are the owner of this vessel and would like to provide more details or updated information, please contact info@nationalhistoricships.org.uk
National Historic Ships UK acknowledges the financial support of its sponsors