O'Murchu | National Historic Ships

Registration number 2743

Status Registered

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Previous names

Mandy Sue

Details

Function Leisure Craft

Subfunction Launch

Location Chertsey

Vessel type Launch - Saloon

Current use Ongoing conservation

Available to hire No

Available for excursions No

Construction

Builder Everton, J H, Poole

Built in 1937

Hull material Wood

Rig None

Number of decks 1

Propulsion Motor

Number of engines 1

Primary engine type Inboard diesel

Boiler type None

Boilermaker None

Dimensions

Length: Overall

48.90 feet (14.90m)

Breadth: Beam

11.30 feet (3.44m)

History

O'MURCHU is pronounced 'Murakoo' and is Gaelic for 'Sea Warrior'. Current owner reports that the hull was built in Worcester in 1937, but is recorded in Lloyds Register as being 'completed' in 1969. The vessel's owner at that time was a Charles G. Price. Current owners acquired her in 2009. The previous owner pulled the boat out of the water and had stripped her down to the bow line to renovate her. Unfortunately he was never able to finish the work due to financial problems. Current owner has since tried to restore her to her former glory - replacing all topside planking from rotten mahogany to Iroko; replacing most of the frames with Iroko; refitting original wheelhouse, sides and beams. The inside has been fitted out using a mix of marine ply, iroko, mahogany and oak.