TAMURE
Have been asked by woody Chris Leech, to help dig up some more intel on the John Woollcott designed, John Gladden built (Milford) launch – Tamure, pictured above.
All we know is whats on the builders plate e.g. the above + a build date of 1974. Anyone able to help out with details?
Input & photo (of Tom & Phyllis Williams) from Baden Pascoe
Built for family friend Tom Williams who moved to Whitianga in the mid 1970’s. Dad (John Dory) and Tom fished in tandem at the inner Mercury Islands, Hole in the Wall passage. Before Tom died he gave me a video of her launching. Built from recycled kauri from an old church. I did a profile on Tom’s life in professional skipper if any one is interested. From memory she was designed by Woollacott.
When Tom retired he sold her to Tony Boyce who used her for game fishing.
Tom spent his life in the industry, he was partner in the Scow Lena, then bought Beverley (Dafodil) has skipped for Sanford and Sealord.
15-02-2018. Photo below ex Baden Pascoe. Who commented “She is a remarkable little boat, carried a big laod, fantastic sea boat. Where dad and Tom fished would not be for the faint hearted. I hope the new owner cleans her up , would be nice to see Tom’s fishing reg still on her.”
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Hi There I am Tom Grandson I would like to get a copy of any information about Tom That you have you can contact me on ianhuia@gmail.com thanks
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Chris may have seen my reply to his questions on the fisherman’s facebook page. Built for family friend Tom Williams who moved to Whitianga in the mid 1970’s. Dad (John Dory) and Tom fished in tandem at the inner Mercury Islands, Hole in the Wall passage. Before Tom died he gave me a video of her launching. Built from recycled kauri from an old church. I did a profile on Tom’s life in professional skipper if any one is interested. From memory she was designed by Woollacott.
When Tom retired he sold her to Tony Boyce who used her for game fishing.
Tom spent his life in the industry, he was partner in the Scow Lena, then bought Beverley (Dafodil) has skipped for Sanford and Sealord.
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45 FT. GLADDENI is the SAN ALPHA (orignal name) built originally for a commercial fisfherman who fished her (long lining?) out of the Fihermans basin Auck. for many years,second owner also fished her,then private ownership auckland until today.you are right about the brokers,the vessel is not as shown,she has no mizzen mast now,pics are four years old and she is in need is in need of
seriousTLC,,but a capable vessel and worth the effort.
John
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