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Registration number
2916
Status
Registered
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Previous names
- M/Y Judie
Details
Function
Leisure Craft
Subfunction
Yacht
Location
Hayling Island
Vessel type
Motor Yacht
Current use
Ongoing conservation
Available to hire
No
Available for excursions
No
Construction
Builder
Groves & Gutteridge Ltd, Cowes
Built in
1961
Hull material
Wood
Rig
None
Number of engines
2
Boiler type
None
Boilermaker
None
Dimensions
Length: Overall
57.00 feet
(17.37m)
Breadth: Beam
13.00 feet
(3.96m)
Depth
3.00 feet
(0.91m)
Air Draft
14.00 feet
(4.27m)
Tonnage: Gross
18.00
History
HERA 1961 is a twin screw motor yacht of double diagonal mahogany construction and was built by Groves & Gutteridge of Cowes, Isle of Wight in 1961. She was built for Sir Clifford Gravell OBE and is one of three sister ships. First based in Cowes, Isle of wIght, she made a journey to Monaco, Venice and Istanbul in 1983 and was transported to Twickenham on the River Thames in 2004.
June 2022: Recently purchased by her new owner is currently undergoing full restoration at Hayling Island, with the exterior of the vessel in keeping with its original lines and design. It is also intend on fitting hybrid electric/ diesel propulsion but only with a view of speeds of up to 7 knots to be achieved.
Key dates
-
1961
Built by Groves & Gutteridge
-
2015
Undergoing full restoration at Hayling Island
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