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Galatea
Galatea
Designer:G. Metcalf
LOA:33
LWL:24
Notes:

Keel lengthened in 1916/17, decreasing the rake of the rudder post. Generally felt to be better than Marangi after this was done.
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Owners:Michael Hollings (Wellington, 2006-); Graeme Kendall (Lyttelton, ca 1972-19??); Dianne and Harvey Goodwin (Nelson ca. 1970-ca. 1972); Jim Phillips (Ngakuta Bay 19??-ca1970); ?? (Lyttelton, 1935-19??); Bert Armstrong (Wellington, 1932-1936); Harold Blick (Wellington, 1927-1932); Ian Tringham (Wellington, 1922-1927); Turnbull (Akaroa, 1920-1922); Messrs Archie Scott and Herbert "Punch" Jordan (Wellington, 1917-1920); L. R. Matthews (Wellington, 1915-1917); H. H. Metcalfe (Auckland, 1910-1915)
Photo source:RPNYC collection
Place built:Auckland
Rig:Gaff cutter
Vessel Name:Galatea
Year built:1910
Beam:8,3
Builder:Tom Le Huquet
Construction:Double-planked kauri