Name Hera

HERA 1961 is a twin screw motor yacht of double diagonal mahogany construction and was built by Groves & Gutteridge of Cowes, Isle of Wight in 1961. She was built for Sir Clifford Gravell OBE and is one of three sister ships. First based in Cowes, Isle of wIght, she made a journey to Monaco, Venice and Istanbul in 1983 and was transported to Twickenham on the River Thames  in 2004.

June 2022: Recently purchased by her new owner is currently undergoing full restoration at Hayling Island, with the exterior of the vessel in keeping with its original lines and design. It is also intend on fitting hybrid electric/ diesel propulsion but only with a view of speeds of up to 7 knots to be achieved.