Key details
- Current boat name
- n/a
- Boat class
- 7382
- Function
- Military
- Type
Dimensions and specifications
- Length (m / ft)
- 8.23 / 27ft
- Beam (m / ft)
- 1.95 / 6ft 5in
- Leeward
- Centreboard
- Rig type
- Lug Yawl
- Propulsion
- Oar/Sail
Design and build
- Date of build
- 1952 c
Current status
- Present use
- Museum/NMMC
History
Many sailors in the Royal Navy had their first experience of the sea in a Montague Whaler. Sailing and pulling boats such as this were until recently carried in HM ships as all-purpose boats. Despite their size and weight they were widely used for fiercely competitive races between ships’ crews. This vessel was presented to NMM by the Ministry of Defence (Navy). October 2007