A 20 Ton Hillyard converted motor sailer

[JamesFrance]

In 1969 I bought Fairbright an old boat lying in Malta. She started as a fishing boat in 1920, went to Dunkirk and was converted to a motor sailer by David Hillyard. I sold her 2 years later from Mylor where we ended our cruise. I believe she left to cross the Atlantic but never heard of her since.

 

[360rigger]

Hi James,
I maintain a list of Hillyards. Do you have more history on Fairbright as I have no record of a 20T fishing boat built in 1920 and converted by David Hillyard. The only boat of similar size converted (and built) by Hillyard is an HDML.
Many thanks
Steve

 

[JamesFrance]

I have only just seen your reply Steve, Fairbright had previous names I think Fairwinds and Seabright. After Dunkirk I believe she was anchored in the Thames with a Barage Balloon above her, she appeared min Lloyd's register but I no longer have my old copy of that.