Lulworth
EXTERIOR
Historical background
'Lulworth' is a 120 feet length over deck gaff cutter designed and built by W.White in England in 1920. 'Lulworth' was constructed of Honduras Mahogany on a rivetted steel framework, with Teak bulwarks, covering boards and garboards. King plank, hatches and deck houses are also Teak. The deck was Yellow Pine and the interior of Honduras Mahogany enhanced by a selection of exotic timber in the cabins. She was converted after a poor start of her racing career by C.Nicholsons and she raced successfully in what was called the Big Class from 1924 onwards till 1931.
In the early Thirties the J-Boats were chosen for Big Class racing and since 'Lulworth' could not be converted easily to the J-Class rule this change ended her racing career. She was again converted in 1937 by Camper & Nicholson, but this time for cruising. The rig was cut down in size and changed to a Bermudian ketch, an engine was fitted and ballast was reduced. She went cruising for two years. However the emerging threats of the Second World War caused 'Lulworth' to be laid up at Camper & Nicholsons, Gosport.
'Lulworth' was damaged during the war as a result of a near direct hit during a bombing raid. In 1947 'Lulworth' was laid at a mooring in the Hamble river, a mooring that changed into a mud berth she was not to leave until her Italian voyage (as passenger) in 1990.
For a list of all our designs and refits please check our Yachtlist / list of Designs Dykstra & Partners
'Lulworth' is a 120 feet length over deck gaff cutter designed and built by W.White in England in 1920. 'Lulworth' was constructed of Honduras Mahogany on a rivetted steel framework, with Teak bulwarks, covering boards and garboards. King plank, hatches and deck houses are also Teak. The deck was Yellow Pine and the interior of Honduras Mahogany enhanced by a selection of exotic timber in the cabins. She was converted after a poor start of her racing career by C.Nicholsons and she raced successfully in what was called the Big Class from 1924 onwards till 1931.
In the early Thirties the J-Boats were chosen for Big Class racing and since 'Lulworth' could not be converted easily to the J-Class rule this change ended her racing career. She was again converted in 1937 by Camper & Nicholson, but this time for cruising. The rig was cut down in size and changed to a Bermudian ketch, an engine was fitted and ballast was reduced. She went cruising for two years. However the emerging threats of the Second World War caused 'Lulworth' to be laid up at Camper & Nicholsons, Gosport.
'Lulworth' was damaged during the war as a result of a near direct hit during a bombing raid. In 1947 'Lulworth' was laid at a mooring in the Hamble river, a mooring that changed into a mud berth she was not to leave until her Italian voyage (as passenger) in 1990.
For a list of all our designs and refits please check our Yachtlist / list of Designs Dykstra & Partners
