Mystery Launch Quiz – 21/04
Win a copy of Robert Brooke’s book – ‘Beautiful Boats’
Ok woodys I have another copy of Roberts book up for grabs, so the first woody that can supply the boat name, designer, builder & year of launch will win a copy of Robert’s just released book ‘ Beautiful Boats’. The first reply in the ww comments section with all 4 answers correct – wins.
Robert has been collecting classic yacht designs for over 50 years, amongst his collection is work from our most talented & recognized designers – Arch Logan, Chas Bailey, Charlie & Alex Collings, Colin Wild, Bert Woolacott, Bob Stewart, Des Townson, Alan Wright & Robert’s father – John Brooke.
From his collection Robert has chosen 50 & redrawn each design, tracing off the original drawings to present them in a similar format. To add to the wow factor, Robert used the drawing equipment & ships curves that were once used by either Arch Logan, Charlie & Alex Collings or his father.
The 105 page, A4 size book allocates 2 pages to each vessel with specs & photo/s on the left & the drawings – hull lines, profile, half breadths, sections, diagonals & sail plan on the right hand page (refer Rainbow drawing example below). Its a must have in all serious woodys library.
Robert has very generously donated 4 copies of the book to waitematawoodys so over the next few weeks I will be giving them away as prizes. In addition I also have a framed 380 x 300 rendered copy of one of the Beautiful Boats. I have not decided yet how this will be ‘won’, details soon.
There are thousands of ww followers out there so do not get your hopes up on winning a copy 🙂 I would suggest you visit Boat Books at 22 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven, Auckland & grab a copy for yourself, cost is $60. For out of towners or those who refer the web – copies are available on line at https://www.boatbooks.co.nz/
Its a very limited print run & Boat Books are the sole outlet. Boat Books also have framed copies of the prints for sale.
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We need a digital copy of the book – I assume its no – longer in print ??
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Of course anyone who owns a copy of that excellent book Vintage NZ Launches, and actually turned the pages would find this image on page 21.
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Wasn’t he watching?? …… ……….I’ll get my coat.:-)
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Under the Duke’s Nose
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Ah but where was the pic taken?
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The winner is Martin, well done – proof that the early bird catches the worm 😉
Martin can you email me your postal address to the email address below.
waitematawoodys@gmail.com
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Slim Jim, designed and built by T M Lane & Sons, Launched 1904
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Gotta confess im a trainspotter, if only I put that much effort into other areas! 😉
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Not everyone has your eye & memory Mr Herbert 🙂
How about you send me a goodie for next week ?
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These quizzes are too easy, that must be one of the most prolific vintage nz boating images! Give us a challenge
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Slim Jim, designed and built by T M Lane and Sons of Totara North in 1905 scorching out of Squadron Bay Te Kouma
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As you should 😉
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The quiz subject is Whangaroa, but the TM auction picture card mentioned is the Waitemata, Rangitoto in the background..
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Hi there,
How about “Slim Jim” – Designed & built by TM Lane & Sons at Totata North in 1905.
Cheers, Colin McKenzie >
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Very cool hull- however much more Whangaroa than Waitemata
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Isnt it on the Ilex cruise up the western arm at Whangaroa?
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‘Slim Jim’ at 20 knots speed on Waitemata Harbour- postcard Trademe auction Listing #: 1067862669
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I’m remaining silent
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I’d say it was Slim Jim, designed and built by T M Lane and Sons of Totara North in 1905, always loved this little ship, hope to be finishing one fairly similar soon.
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