Kiwi | National Historic Ships

Registration number 2138

Status Archived

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Northern Kiwi - view of starboard quarter

Previous names

Kiwi
2023 Northern Kiwi

Details

Function Leisure Craft

Subfunction Yacht

Location Montpellier

Vessel type Yacht - Motor

Archive reason Overseas Watch List

Current use Ongoing conservation

Available to hire No

Available for excursions No

Info required Yes

Construction

Builder Whites of Itchen, Southampton

Built in 1914

Hull material Wood

Rig Schooner

Number of decks 2

Number of masts 2

Propulsion Motor

Number of engines 1

Primary engine type Inboard diesel

Boiler type None

Boilermaker None

Dimensions

Breadth: Beam

11.80 feet (3.60m)

Depth

4.50 feet (1.37m)

Length: Overall

57.30 feet (17.48m)

Length: Overall

57.30 feet (17.48m)

History

Built in 1914 by Whites of Southampton, KIWI is a gentleman's motor yacht of timber carvel construction, with a diesel engine by Gardner, model 6LX. After launching in 1914 she was requisitioned for the war effort and subsequently used by successive owners until World War II when she was again used for war service and the Admiralty completely changed her superstructure. Post-war brought more changes in ownership until she was left to rot in Northwich. She was then taken to Liverpool to be restored but fell into poor condition again until she was found and bought by her present owner in 1991. At some point she was renamed NORTHERN KIWI. Fully renovated 2023, she has again reverted to her original name of KIWI.

Update, January 2025: Vessel for sale.

Although this vessel is on the Overseas Watch List, we are lacking information about this particular vessel. If you have any information about this vessel, past or present, please contact us.