Key details
- Current boat name
- n/a
- Boat class
- 7562
- Function
- Sports and Leisure
- Type
Dimensions and specifications
- Length (m / ft)
- 5.03 / 16ft 6in
- Beam (m / ft)
- 0.78 / 2ft 7in
- Leeward
- Centreboard
- Masts
- 2
- Rig type
- Lug
- Propulsion
- Paddle
Design and build
- Designer
- Turk RJ
- Date of build
- 1887
- Place of build
- Kingston on Thames
Current status
- Present use
- Museum/NMMC
History
Canoes of this type were introduced by Dr 'Rob Roy' McGregor, This particular canoe could be paddled and/or sailed by two people. It is fitted with a patent Radix folding centre board which when raised does not protrude above the keel into the well. The boat was presented to NMM by Lt.Col. Robert Wingfield. October 2007 To be compared with Turks Canoe in Beale Park NSBR Check these images and details carefully GH Feb 16