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Blue Bird - IMO 8993320
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Photographer:Allan RO [ View profile ]
Title:Blue Bird
Photo Category:Motor Yachts From 65 Feet Or 20 M Loa
Added:Dec 12, 2008
Views:3,388
Image Resolution:1,500 x 1,000
Description:
Netherlands flag vessel, presumably converted to a private yacht, seen in Southampton Water.
No idea of her history, pilot vessel, research vessel ??
Any help from our Dutch friends welcomed
photo : Southampton Water, 22:08:2001
photo : © Dr. Allan Ryszka-Onions 2001/2008
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Current name:BLUE BIRD OF 1938
Former name(s):
- Blue Bird (Until 1938 Jul)
Vessel Type:Yacht
Gross tonnage:137 tons
Length:31 m
Beam:6 m
Draught:3 m
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Many thanks for your quick response.......now I know what I photographed. Looks a beautiful vessel following her latest refit.
Allan
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thanks for posting this nice picture,
she was built as a yacht in 1938
I saw her in the old harbour of St. Tropez on 30.09.2008
http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=744024
http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=744004
IMO number : 8993320
Name of ship : Blue Bird
Former names : Janick, Sterope, Blue Bird IV
Call Sign : MENX6
Gross tonnage : 137
Type of ship : Yacht
Year of build : 1938
Flag : United Kingdom
Registered port: London
Length : 103.70 ft / 31.60 m
Beam : 20.10 ft / 6.15 m
Draught : 9.80 ft / 3.00 m
Shipyard : Goole, GBR
Refit : 1968 / 1988 / 2007
Naval Architect : G.L. Watson
Engine : 2x 298kW Baudoin DP12 diesels
Speed (max.) : 12,50 kn
Regards Frank
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