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Registration number
2138
Status
Archived
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Previous names
- Kiwi
Details
Function
Leisure Craft
Subfunction
Yacht
Location
Alicante
Vessel type
Motor Yacht
Archive reason
Overseas Watch List
Current use
Ongoing conservation
Available to hire
No
Available for excursions
No
Info required
Yes
Construction
Builder
Whites of Itchen, Southampton
Built in
1914
Hull material
Wood
Rig
Schooner
Number of decks
2
Number of masts
2
Propulsion
Motor
Number of engines
1
Primary engine type
Inboard diesel
Boiler type
None
Boilermaker
None
Dimensions
Breadth: Beam
11.80 feet
(3.60m)
Depth
4.50 feet
(1.37m)
Length: Overall
57.30 feet
(17.48m)
Length: Overall
57.30 feet
(17.48m)
History
Built in 1914 by Whites of Southampton, NORTHERN KIWI is a gentleman's motor yacht of timber carvel construction, with a diesel engine by Gardner, model 6LX. After launching in 1914 she was requisitioned for the war effort and subsequently used by successive owners until World War II when she was again used for war service and the Admiralty completely changed her superstructure. Post-war brought more changes in ownership until she was left to rot in Northwich. She was then taken to Liverpool to be restored but fell into poor condition again until she was found and bought by her present owner in 1991. After extensive work on her hull, all deckhouses are yet to be built and further fitting out is to be done.
Although this vessel is on the Overseas Watch List, we are lacking information about this particular vessel. If you have any information about this vessel, past or present, please contact us.
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