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Registration number
2862
Status
Registered
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Details
Function
Passenger Vessel
Subfunction
Excursion
Location
North Berwick
Vessel type
Saloon Launch
Current use
Commercial Activity
Available to hire
Yes
Available for excursions
Yes
Construction
Builder
Eastick, J W
Built in
1965
Hull material
Wood
Number of decks
1
Number of masts
1
Propulsion
Motor
Number of engines
1
Primary engine type
Diesel
Boiler type
None
Boilermaker
None
Dimensions
Length: Overall
46.50 feet
(14.17m)
Breadth: Beam
9.25 feet
(2.82m)
Depth
4.00 feet
(1.22m)
Air Draft
4.00 feet
(1.22m)
Tonnage: Gross
6.50
History
SULA II was a clinker built vessel of Honduras mahogany built in Norfolk, used as a fishing vessel in the winter and an excursion launch in Summer. Bought by Fred Marr of North Berwick in 1972 and moved north. Combination of lobster fishing and passenger trips to the Bass Rock. Believed to be one of the few of her kind left in operation today. Many well known people have sailed on Sula II over the years. HRH Prince Charles, Bridget Bardot, Bill MacLaren, Sir David Attenborough, Alistair McGowan, Simon King, Alan Titchmarsh, Davd Bellamy and Ronnie Corbett all sailed on Sula II.
Key dates
-
1965
Built in Acle, Norfolk
-
1972
Bought by Fred Marr of North Berwick
-
2011
Bought by Forth Boat Tours
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