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Lady Shirley

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Posted on March 14, 2013 by Alan Houghton - waitematawoodys.com founder

Lady Shirley

Lady Shirley at Scotts Landing, Mahurangi, 2013 – designed by Chas. Bailey 1938

Update 28/06/2014 B/W photo below, ex PicturesPast (Harold Kidd) of the 36′ bridge deck cruiser, Lady Shirley (Catherine S) on her launch day. She was built for Mr C Sinel of Auckland by C Bailey & Son. As launched she had a top speed of 14 knts.

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Alan H - waitematawoodys on June 28, 2014 at 9:06 am said:

Launch day photo added to post

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Harold on May 4, 2013 at 4:57 pm said:

Because they lengthened her for A.D. Hall in 1938-9.

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Dave Jackson on May 4, 2013 at 3:02 pm said:

Wonder what makes me think she was build by the Lidgards.

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