Lowestoft Drifter 70'

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Lowestoft Drifter 70'

Boat REF# 13675
Price removed from sale/
LOA 21.34m (70'0")
Year 1895
Construction Wood carvel
Underwater profile Long keel
Berths 0
Lying Cornwall

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Extra Details

Designer
Builder Chambers & Colby
Lying Cornwall
Fuel capacity 1 x 450.0 ltr (99.0 G)
Water capacity 0 x 0.0 ltr (0.0 G)
Holding tank capacity 0 x 0.0 ltr (0.0 G)
Last survey Not Recorded

Mechanical

Cruising speed (approx) Not Recorded
Max speed (approx) Not Recorded
Generator output 20KVA
Engine bearers are in place.

Dimensions

LOA 21.34m (70'0")
LWL 0.00m (0'0")
Beam 5.50m (18'1")
Draft Min 2.74m (9'0")
Draft Max 2.74m (9'0")
Displacement 37,000kg (81,585.0lbs)
Headroom 2.00m (6'7")

Rig

Ketch rigged Wood spars (unknown year), with standing rigging (unknown year)

Sails

Mainsail - (unknown year)
Headsail - (unknown year)
Other sails Mizzen (unknown year)
Staysail (unknown year)
The sails are Danish made and were aquired from an 80' ketch. They are man made fabric "canvess" ( Duradon Extra) and have been in store since 1992. The bowsprit extends 20 feet and the bumpkin another 20 feet making an overall sailing length of 110 feet !

Electrical Systems

0 volt,

construction

Wood carvel construction with Long keel underwater profile, paint finish
Pine planks on oak frames with inner planking from under deck to keel. Major re-build in 1949 with additional frames.

Accommodation

Handbasin 0
Shower 0

Deck Gear

2 anchors
0.00m (0'0") of chain

Broker's Comments

This boat has been viewed and photographed by Steven of Boatshed Falmouth. Register or log in to see 29 more photos of this boat. Here is a project for the bold. Originally built to fish herring in the North Sea but sold in its early days to Norway where it fished commercially. Siezed by the Germans during the War, she was used as a stone carrier for sea defences. Returned to the Norwegian owners after the war she had a major re-fit and carried on fishing until 1960s. She was then used until 1989 as a bulk carrier, mostly transporting sand. She then ended her commercial life and returned to Cornwall. She now needs a major re-fit and would make a splendid historic yacht for charter work. She still retains her rather nice curves, particularly her counter . This lady hasn't drooped with age, indicating the strength of her hull. She has no engine but can be towed from her present mooring for the work to be undertaken. There are a number of capable yacht restorers in the Falmouth area who would welcome the opportunity to get involved with this lovely old girl. She is a slice of maritime history and now requires a sypathetic new owner. These boat details are subject to contract.Note: All offers on the asking price will be considered.

Disclaimer
The particulars detailed herein are intended to give a fair description of the vessel but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed, these particulars are not a part of any contract or offer and are supplied on the understanding that all negotiations shall be through Boatshed Brokerages, who are acting as brokers for the vendor. The vendor is not selling in the course of a business unless otherwise stated. The prospective purchaser is strongly recommended to check the particulars and where appropriate, at his own expense, to employ qualified agents to carry out surveys, structural and/or mechanical & electrical.
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