Description
We are not at all certain that this is the right boat, but hope that we will be able to confirm it soon. The caption to this photograph says that she was fitted out by Seabird Marine Services, who are no longer in business. Any information about them would be most welcome.
Speedwell of Hong Kong
Specification
- Laurent Giles design No: 718
- Builder: Hull by Bossoms of Oxford
- Launch Date: ?
- Hull Material: grp
- Deck: gr[
- Engine:
- Ballast keel material:
- Doghouse: Long
- Cockpit: Short
- Berths:
- Rig: Chinese lug or junk rig on single unstayed mast.
- Mast:
- Heads'ls:
- Backstay arrangement: No stays
- Home Port:
- Current Owner: ?
- Contact details:
- Email address:
- Other comments: We are not sure that this is the junk rigged Vertue,, but think she may be.