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
Gladys II on the wind
Gladys II with cuddy cabin fitted
All the gear up on a three quarter run
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