Myra

Owner: Ramsgate Harbour Museum Trust

Area: Europe

Hull

Yacht. Construction: Carvel teak on oak.
Hull designed by J.E. Wilkins
Built 1893 by J.A. Houston at Rowhedge
LOA: 42' 0", LWL: 38' 0", Beam: 8' 7", Draft: 4' 2", Displacement: 26000 lbs.
Clipper bow with bowsprit, counter stern, white, varnished upperworks, 2 cabins, 4 berths, galley, wheel steering, 6 knots.

Boiler

RT Scotch Built 1990 by Peter Darby
Fuel: Oil, Pressure: 100 psi,
3' dia x 3' 4" long 80 tubes.

Engine

History

Designed by J. E. Wilkins, new to W. H. Mackenzie, converted motor 1920. Acquired Oct 1977, restored and new plant fitted by Peter Darby 1979. Reputed to have been displayed at Paris Marine Exhibition 1903-4. Acquired July 1999. Ref: Funnel 15. 1893-1920 fitted with Mumford 30 IHP comp. (1979-1990 fitted with a 3 drum WTB). Reported to be at Goodchilds Marina, Burgh Castle, Norfolk in 2006.

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