Registration number 2968
Status Registered
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Details

Function Leisure Craft
Subfunction Yacht
Location Dartmouth
Vessel type Cutter
Current use Ongoing conservation
Available to hire Yes
Available for excursions No

Construction

Builder Woodnutts, St Helens
Built in 1936
Hull material Wood
Rig Gaff Cutter
Number of decks 1
Propulsion Sail
Number of engines 1
Primary engine type Diesel
Boiler type None
Boilermaker None

Dimensions

Length: Overall
46.25 feet (14.10m)
Breadth: Beam
11.33 feet (3.45m)
Depth
6.50 feet (1.98m)
Air Draft
68.00 feet (20.73m)
Tonnage: Gross
20.00

History

Designed by Fred Shepherd, HERON II was built in 1936 by Woodnutts, Isle of Wight. Uffa Fox has sailed upon her and included a chapter about her design in his 1937 book “Cruising, Racing and Design”. She has made several appearances in well-known magazines such as Classic Boat magazine, in July 1989 and Yachting Monthly in July 1999. It is believed that she won the Isle of Wight to Isle of Scilly record, though this needs officially confirming. 

Restoration has just begun, which will include repair/replacement of the floors, replacement of approximately 10% of the structural ribs, full replacement of the deck corking, full stripping and re-varnishing inside out, Bulwark and capping repair, and an interior and topside overhaul. The plan is to convert her from a ketch rig to the original sloop design. 

Update, January 2024: Vessel for sale.

Sources

Classic Boat: Nominee for 'Restored Sailing Vessel' over 40ft Classic Boat 2020 Awards, February 2020

Own this vessel?

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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