Any info gratefully rec'd

[Herald]

Any info gratefully rec\'d

New to the forum but would like to draw on the knowledge and experience out there...
Have recently purchase "Herald" a canoe stern yawl designed by E.P. Hart and built by Dyer Bros in Southampton in 1911. The design is "similar" to that of Albert Strange's Sheila but has a quite different underbody with the long keel and vertical sternpost.
I am looking for any information on the original design and rig configuration. She was changed to a bermudian cutter a number of years ago and I would like to try and return her to the yawl rig.
Any assistance much appreciated.

 

[Aja]

Re: Any info gratefully rec\'d

Congratulations. Sailed in Herald a few times.

I always thought she was 1907. Saw her as a yawl 20 years ago when the owner before the last changed her to bermudian as she had terrible weather helm. Or it might have been lee helm - can't remember.

Is she still in the yard at Tighnabruaich?

Donald

 

[Herald]

Re: Any info gratefully rec\'d

Donald

Thanks for the info. Interesting re 1907, all the info I have a present indicates 1911 but you never know...
Still in the yard at Tighnabruiach for the winter, few jobs to complete and then will be basing her up at Dunstaffnage.

Tom

 

[Aja]

Re: Any info gratefully rec\'d

Tom

Hope you get plenty enjoyment out of her. Herald is a very pretty yacht. I'll have a dig and see if I can find some photos.

Donald