Key details

Current boat name
Endsleigh canoe
Boat class
7019
Function
Sports and Leisure
Type
Canoe

Dimensions and specifications

Length (m / ft)
4.42 / 14ft 6in
Beam (m / ft)
0.76 / 2ft 6in
Leeward
None
Propulsion
Paddle

Design and build

Designer
unknown
Date of build
unknown

Current status

Present use
Museum/NMMC

History

This canoe was one of twelve built for the Duke of Bedford for providing entertainment at his country house at Endsleigh on the River Tamar. It was used by the Duchess of Bedford, renowned for her achievements in the sport of flying, who was known as the Flying Duchess. The canoe was presented to NMM by Miss Y J Webb in 1976. October 2007