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