Excelsior (smack)
 | |
| History | |
|---|---|
 England | |
| Name: |
|
| Owner: | The Excelsior Trust |
| Port of registry: | Lowestoft |
| Builder: | John Chambers, Lowestoft |
| Launched: | 1921 |
| Completed: | 1921 |
| Acquired: | 1983 (by Excelsior Trust) |
| In service: | 1921-1936 (as fishing smack) |
| Identification: | LT472 |
| Status: | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | Fishing smack |
| Tonnage: | 55.36 tonnes |
| Length: | 23.5 m (77 ft) |
| Beam: | 5.9 m (19 ft) |
| Draught: | 3 m (9.8 ft) |
| Installed power: | Diesel |
| Propulsion: | Sail |
| Capacity: | 17 |
| Crew: | 5 |
| Notes: | Currently used in sail training |
Excelsior is an authentically restored fishing smack of the Lowestoft fishing fleet and a member of the National Historic Fleet.[1] She was built by John Chambers of Lowestoft in 1921 and worked until 1936 before being converted into a motor coaster.[2] In 2011 Excelsior celebrated her 90th birthday.[3] During her time as a motor coaster she was known as Svinor and worked mainly in Norwegian waters before returning to Lowestoft in 1972.[1]
She measures 23 metres (75 ft) long[1] with a beam of 5.9 metres (19 ft) and is ketch rigged and is the last traditional sailing trawler able to tow a full-sized traditional trawl net.[2] Excelsior was restored in 1989 and operates as a sail training vessel based out of Lowestoft, able to accommodate up to 17 people, including 12 trainees or passengers.[2]
See also
- Mincarlo - last surviving Lowestoft Sidewinder fishing trawler.
References
- 1 2 3 "Excelsior". National Historic Ships. Retrieved 2011-04-21.
- 1 2 3 "Excelsior" (PDF). The Cirdan Sailing Trust. 1 March 2007. Archived from the original (pdf) on 2012-03-23. Retrieved 2011-04-20.
- ↑ Carroll, Anthony (15 April 2011). "Excelsior sets sail to from Lowestoft to enjoy her birthday". Eastern Daily Press.
External links
 |
Wikimedia Commons has media related to LT 472 Excelsior (ship, 1921). |