Details
Function
Leisure Craft
Subfunction
Launch
Location
Southwold
Current use
Commercial Activity
Available to hire
Yes
Available for excursions
No
Web address
www.classiccruising.com
Construction
Builder
Silver, James A Ltd, Rosneath
Built in
1937
Rig
None
Number of decks
1
Propulsion
Motor
Number of engines
1
Primary engine type
Inboard diesel
Boiler type
None
Boilermaker
None
Dimensions
Breadth: Beam
11.60 feet
(3.54m)
Depth
4.60 feet
(1.40m)
Length: Overall
45.00 feet
(13.73m)
Tonnage: Gross
19.00
History
MERIDIES served from 1940 onwards at Avonmouth as a harbour patrol vessel. In 1944, the wheelhouse was blown off by a petrol explosion during re-fuelling and, after the war, she returned to Silver's yard for a re-build. She is now in excellent condition following a major restoration in 2001. She is an original example of James Silver’s work and colour film survives of her build, launch and the owner’s first family holiday onboard her in March 1937.
Own this vessel?
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