Nirvana

DESIGN

Type
Cruising Sailing Boat

Designed by
NRW

Lead Designer
Norman R. Wright

Length

Propulsion
Sail

Propulsion Detail

Speed

Design Notes

Sail Number 33.

Although we attribute design to Norm Snr, it is possible Nirvana was designed by another designer given its features; she has a spoon bow.

We are still searching the archives for her plans which we expect will surface.

No model available.

BUILD

Commenced

Launched
1910

Shipwright
NRW

Shipyard
NRW Newstead

Construction
Timber

Built
Yes

Build Notes

Traditionally planked.

HISTORY

Commissioned by
Tom Clauston

Last Known Name

Last Known Owner

Last Known Location
St. Lucia, Brisbane

Fate
Lost 1926

History Notes

Lost in fire at St Lucia. Well documented in photo library.

Was active in RQYC regattas.

PHOTOS

1912

Nirvana reaching

Amity Cup 1913

RQYC Club Trophy Amity Cup Race 3rd

Amity Cup Race 1912

1st Race Season 1912

Bird Island

Crew

Nirvana running


PLANS

We have searched but as yet found no plans.

MODELS

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VIDEOS

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