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DAWN is an auxilliary gaff yawl built as a leisure craft in 1905 by W E Thomas of Falmouth. She is of timber carvel construction and the materials used are oak framing and planking, larch below the waterline and iroko above. Her engine is a Volvo Penta model MD11. DAWN has been West Country owned and based for 100 plus years and has been extensively rebuilt over the past 25 years of current ownership. She is believed to have seen active service during World War II but the details are not known.
Built by W.E Thomas of Falmouth as a yacht(Gaff Yawl)
Sold to H S Algar of Romord
Sold to Albert John Gush of Axminster, Devon
Sold to present owner who has carried out an extensive rebuild
Vessel is thought to be in good condition and based in Devon
If you are the owner of this vessel and would like to provide more details or updated information, please contact info@nationalhistoricships.org.uk
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