Gladys II

DESIGN

Type
Sail boat

Designed by
NRW

Lead Designer
Norman R. Wright

Length
22 ft

Propulsion
Sail

Propulsion Detail
Gaff

Speed

Design Notes

Named after Norman R Wright's girlfriend and future wife.

BUILD

Commenced

Launched
1907

Shipwright
NRW

Shipyard
NRW Newstead

Construction
Timber

Built
Yes

Build Notes

Built in the backyard of the Thomas family house in Wordsworth street Bulimba.

It featured a removable cuddy cabin that could be fitted when not racing.

HISTORY

Commissioned by
James Aquila Thomas, Mr. Porter and Mr. Davis George Porter, N. Davis

Last Known Name

Last Known Owner

Last Known Location

Fate

History Notes

Flying Squadron Champion 1907, 1910, 1911, 1912

PHOTOS

On the wind in light conditions

Gladys II running before a stiff breeze

All the gear up on a three quarter run



Gladys II with cuddy cabin fitted



Gladys II on the wind


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