Desire – 1912 Fred Shepherd sloop

Desire – 1912 Fred Shepherd sloop

by | Jun 2, 2015 | Fred Shepherd

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...
1970s? Flying the White Ensign

1970s? Flying the White Ensign

by | Jan 13, 2014 | George Millar, Richard Carr

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...