WALANKA
Shipbuildervessel built by
Hall, Russell & Company, Limited
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1864 - 1992)
Date4 July 1963
Object NameYACHT
MediumSTEEL
ClassificationsShip
Dimensionslength 110 3/6' x breadth 23 1/12' x depth 11 3/6'
Gross Tonnage: 170 ton
Gross Tonnage: 170 ton
Object numberABDSHIP002592
Keywords
Yard Number: 906
Subsequent Names: WALANKA; LADY CASTLEMAIN; ALISSA; SEAWISE; MI GAEA, MISS EVIE; SEA CREST; GIN TONIC (current 2011)
Fate: still extant
Propulsion: Motor
Description: Twin screw yacht
Notes:
The WALANKA is "luxuriously appointed and particularly suitable for worldwide pleasure cruising... air conditioning installed in the owner's and guests' cabins... and in the Captain's cabin... stabilisers are also fitted..."
pictures printed of her sponsor Mrs W. H. Salomon, of Mr. John Wright of Hall Russell's; of the interior of the yacht and of plans.
('Burntisland and Hall Russell Group Journal', vol. 27, no. 3, pp. 80-81)
The former WALANKA has been available for charter, 8 guests + 11 crew
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