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Ruru
Ruru
Vessel Name:Ruru
Builder:Robert Logan Sr
Designer:William Fife
Place built:Auckland
Year built:1895
Construction:Single skin carvel
LOA:25
LWL:16
Beam:5, 6
Class:1/2 rater
Owners:

Martin Chapman (Wellington, 1898-??)


Notes:

Sister to Miru. Converted to a motor launch 1907. Ted Bailey either owned her or acting as agent for the sale of her in Feb 1906, via Thorndon Dinghy Club


Photo source:NZ Yachtsman