Miru
Vessel Name
Miru
Builder
Robert Logan Sr
Designer
William Fife
Place built
Auckland
Year built
1894/5
Construction
two skins carvel
LOA
25
LWL
16
Beam
5, 6
Rig
Lug sloop
Class
1/2 Rater
Owners
Alan Bailey (Wellington, 1931-??); M. Hall (Wellington, 1929-19??) ; R. Prince (Wellington, 1926-1929); Mr "Jock" Breen (Wellington, ??-1924-1926); E. Hannan (Wellington, ??-1915-??) Alexander Turnbull, Wellington (1895-?)
Notes
Designed by W. Fife. Fin and bulb keel. Renamed "Essex" 1911-1913 ; Renamed "May" 1915-before 1924. Sister to Ruru. Converted to keeler ca 1912.
View contemporary article on her construction
Construction plan (copyright Fairlie yachts)
Sail plan (copyright Fairlie yachts)
View contemporary article on her construction
Construction plan (copyright Fairlie yachts)
Sail plan (copyright Fairlie yachts)
Photo source
Alexander Turnbull Library