Sula II | National Historic Ships

Registration number 2862

Status Registered

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Details

Function Passenger Vessel

Subfunction Excursion

Location North Berwick

Vessel type Launch - Saloon

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.