Key details
- Current boat name
- Royal Diadem II BK255
- Boat class
- 7064
- Function
- Fishing and Hunting
- Type
Dimensions and specifications
- Length (m / ft)
- 8.84 / 29ft
- Beam (m / ft)
- 2.44 / 8ft
- Leeward
- Keel
- Masts
- 1 wood
- Rig type
- lug
- Propulsion
- Sail/oar/engine
Design and build
- Designer
- Harrisons of Amble
- Design date
- 1948
- Date of build
- 1948
- Place of build
- Amble
Current status
- Present use
- N E Maritime Trust
History
ROYAL DIADEM II's first owners were William and Albert Silk, her first port Newton-by-thr-Sea, then Crastor, Northumberland. She was a Northumbrian fishing coble which could be rowed, sailed with a lug sail and also had a Kelvin 12/14 petrol/paraffin engine which was replaced in 1960 by a new Kelvin P4 diesel engine. (see above).
With a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund in 2009/2010 she underwent a complete restoration, including her original Valspar Indian Red colour. (see photos). North East Maritime Trust. Aug 2012