Highland Lass
The launch in the centre of the above photo (by Eric Lee-Johnson & ex Te Papa) appears to be berthed in the Whangarei Basin. Nathan Herbert sent it in to ww & all we know is that the photo is dated c.1950’s.
So woodys – does any one recognize the boat ?
Update 15-05-2015 Thanks to Harold Kidd & Nathan Herbert we now know she was built by Dick Hartley in 1949 & is named ‘Highland Lass’
Mystery Launch 18-03-2013
Today’s launch in the above photos (by Eric Lee-Johnson) are 2 more ex Te Papa & show a boat hauled out for maintenance. Nathan Herbert sent them in to ww & again all we know are that the photos are dated c.1950’s. I’m assuming that the building in the background is the hotel at Whangaroa – but i could be very wrong ??
So woodys – any one recognize the boat ? There is a mix of styles & decades on display so hopefully we can ID her & the location 🙂
PS Do not miss Mondays story, its a cracker, featuring one of the Far Norths legends + 30 odd stunning photos 😉
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