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Rona
Beam:7,9
Builder:Robert Logan Sr
Class:5 Rater
Construction:Triple-planked kauri
Designer:G. L. Watson
Owners:Rona Preservation Trust (Wellington 2007-), John Palmer (1982-2007); Albert LeSueur (Wellington, 1942-1959); Harry Hardham and Huia Robert Prince (Wellington, 1929-1936) ; A. Hailey (Wellington, 1927-1929) ; J. R. McLean (Wellington, 1920-1925) ; A. J Petherick (Wellington, 1908-1919/20) ; G. B. Richardson (Picton, 19??-1908) ; Dr. Claridge (Picton, 1900-19??) ; Alexander Turnbull (Wellington 1893-ca.1900)
Place built:Auckland
Rig:Gaff cutter
Vessel Name:Rona
Year built:1893
Notes:1 ton lead added to external ballast shortly after arrival to Wellington. Re painted black 1911. Has been through various configurations. Raised cabin built and converted to bermuda sloop rig ca1950s. Restored to original configuration during the 1980s and 90s. G. F. Bothamley crewed in 1894.
Photo source:Alexander Turnbull Library
LWL:30