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The Moody family – still involved with Amokura

The Moody family – still involved with Amokura

by webmstr | Mar 20, 2013 | The Moody family

This photo shows a member of the Moody family at Moody's offices around 2000.  There is a Beken picture of Amokura on the wall behind.  By coincidence Moody Decking have produced the new deck for Amokura as part of the 2012-13 Cockwells refit. Read more...
1997: A meeting between Amokura’s owners, old and new

1997: A meeting between Amokura’s owners, old and new

by webmstr | Mar 20, 2013 | David Japp, George Millar, Richard Carr

This photograph was taken in June 1997 at the Royal Thames Yacht Club (RTYC).  From left to right: David Japp, Susan Carr, George Millar and Venitia Ross-Skinner (Millar's friend and assistant).  Japp had contacted Millar, and the Carr family, in order to...
1980: Refit pictures

1980: Refit pictures

by webmstr | Mar 20, 2013 | Alex Pulver

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1970s: The Carr family aboard

by webmstr | Mar 20, 2013 | Richard Carr

These photos were taken in the very late 1960s and 70s during the time Richard Carr owned Amokura. [print_gllr id=1021]
1996: As found in Vilamoura

1996: As found in Vilamoura

by webmstr | Mar 4, 2013 | David Japp

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1947-69 Photos by ‘Beken of Cowes’

1947-69 Photos by ‘Beken of Cowes’

by webmstr | Mar 3, 2013 | Home page 2, Major Sir Ernest Harston, Richard Carr

These photographs were taken by Beken of Cowes, the renowned marine photographers.  Click on any image to see a larger version. The first shows Amokura competing in the 1947 Cowes to Cherbourg race.  The photograph was taken near Cowes on 23 May 1947.  The race, which...
1954: Amokura visits the Mediterranean — George Millar’s journal entry for the Royal Cruising Club

1954: Amokura visits the Mediterranean — George Millar’s journal entry for the Royal Cruising Club

by webmstr | Feb 26, 2013 | George Millar

AMOKURA VISITS THE MEDITERRANEAN By George Millar This article was originally published in the Royal Cruising Club 1954 journal, which notes that the RCC’s Romola Challenge Cup was awarded for this cruise.  With thanks to the RCC for granting permission for the...
1953: the Crosby family

1953: the Crosby family

by webmstr | Feb 26, 2013 | EA Crosby

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1940s-50s: Happy crew on board Amokura

1940s-50s: Happy crew on board Amokura

by webmstr | Feb 26, 2013 | Major Sir Ernest Harston

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1939: Sea trials

1939: Sea trials

by webmstr | Feb 25, 2013 | Home page, Launch and sea trials, Major Sir Ernest Harston

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1939: Family and friends on board after the launch

1939: Family and friends on board after the launch

by webmstr | Feb 25, 2013 | Launch and sea trials, Major Sir Ernest Harston

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1939: Pictures of original interior

1939: Pictures of original interior

by webmstr | Feb 25, 2013 | In build at Moody's

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1946: “We Should Have Had The Poisson” by Ernest Harston

1946: “We Should Have Had The Poisson” by Ernest Harston

by webmstr | Feb 25, 2013 | Major Sir Ernest Harston

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Historical videos

Historical videos

by webmstr | Feb 24, 2013 | Home page, Video

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1939: Launch day

1939: Launch day

by webmstr | Feb 19, 2013 | Launch and sea trials

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1938: Building Amokura

1938: Building Amokura

by webmstr | Feb 19, 2013 | In build at Moody's

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1938: Laying down Amokura’s keel

1938: Laying down Amokura’s keel

by webmstr | Feb 19, 2013 | Home page, In build at Moody's

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Cabin sections drawing – hand coloured (1939)

Cabin sections drawing – hand coloured (1939)

by webmstr | Feb 12, 2013 | Original design plans (1938)

General arrangement drawing – hand coloured (1938)

General arrangement drawing – hand coloured (1938)

by webmstr | Feb 12, 2013 | Home page, Original design plans (1938)

Beam plan (1939)

Beam plan (1939)

by webmstr | Feb 12, 2013 | Original design plans (1938)

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