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Desire – 1912 Fred Shepherd sloop

Desire – 1912 Fred Shepherd sloop

Built by Stow & Son yachts of Shoreham in 1912, Desire was 25' LOA, 24'6" LWL and 8'3" beam with a 5' draught and 360 sq ft of sail area. David Mills recalls: "Desire was my father’s boat, bought just after the Second World War.  She lived in Salcombe during my...
1980s? Monfalcone, Italy

1980s? Monfalcone, Italy

This photograph is believed to have been taken at Monfalcone in Northern Italy.  Amokura has a white hull which marks a change from the black she is believed to have had during the ownership of Ernest Harston and George Millar, and the dark blue seen during the Carr's...
1970s? Flying the White Ensign

1970s? Flying the White Ensign

This picture shows Amokura at anchor flying the prestigious white ensign. The white ensign is the preserve of Royal Navy ships, Trinity House vessels escorting the reigning monarch, and (in Amokura's case) members of the Royal Yacht Squadron.  Two of her previous...