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ZAIRE was built in 1936 by Hugh McLean & Son at Govan and is a gentlemans motor cruiser of timber carvel construction with a BMC Commander 2.2 diesel engine. Her original owner was Robert Barr Jnr. Around 1939 she was owned by ASH Whitelock. Later owners of date unspecified were Mr & Mrs Derriman followed by Mr Michael Thorpe. She was bought by her present owner in 1984.
Update, June 2024: Vessel for sale.
Built by Hugh McLean and Son of Govan for Robert Barr junior
Sold to ASH Whitelock
Sold to Mr and Mrs Derriman
Renamed ZIMMERON
Bought by Peter Hatcher and renamed ZAIRE
If you are the owner of this vessel and would like to provide more details or updated information, please contact info@nationalhistoricships.org.uk
National Historic Ships UK acknowledges the financial support of its sponsors