Key details
- Current boat name
- Ark Royal
- Boat class
- 7330
- Sail number
- 988
- Number
- 161988
- Function
- Sports and Leisure
- Type
Dimensions and specifications
- Length (m / ft)
- 7.32 / 24ft
- Beam (m / ft)
- 2.18 / 7ft 2in
- Leeward
- Keel
- Masts
- 1 Wood
- Rig type
- Gaff Cutter
- Propulsion
- Sail/engine
Design and build
- Designer
- Mitchell P
- Date of build
- 1932
- Place of build
- Porth Mellon
Current status
- Present use
- Sailing
History
ARK ROYAL was the first wholly designed and built yacht by Percy Mitchell. She was commissioned by W B Stone for local cruising and has spent most of her life in the west country. ARK ROYAL has had several owners.She was sailed by Adlard Coles and is mentioned in his book 'Sailing Days'. Attended the Brest festival in 1996 and 2004, and continues to race regularly on the Carrick Roads. - see article in Classic Boat 2000 June p 38 October 2008