Rona
LOA
44
Beam
7,9
Builder
Robert Logan Sr
Class
5 Rater
Construction
Triple-planked kauri
Designer
G. L. Watson
Owners
Rona Preservation Trust (Wellington 2007-), John Palmer (1982-2007); Albert LeSueur (Wellington, 1942-1959); Harry Hardham and Huia Robert Prince (Wellington, 1929-1936) ; A. Hailey (Wellington, 1927-1929) ; J. R. McLean (Wellington, 1920-1925) ; A. J Petherick (Wellington, 1908-1919/20) ; G. B. Richardson (Picton, 19??-1908) ; Dr. Claridge (Picton, 1900-19??) ; Alexander Turnbull (Wellington 1893-ca.1900)
Place built
Auckland
Rig
Gaff cutter
Vessel Name
Rona
Year built
1893
Notes
1 ton lead added to external ballast shortly after arrival to Wellington. Re painted black 1911. Has been through various configurations. Raised cabin built and converted to bermuda sloop rig ca1950s. Restored to original configuration during the 1980s and 90s. G. F. Bothamley crewed in 1894.
Photo source
Alexander Turnbull Library
LWL
30