Superb
DESIGN
Type
Sail Boat
Designed by
NRW
Lead Designer
Norman R. Wright
Length
30 ft
Propulsion
Sail
Propulsion Detail
Cutter/gaff
Speed
Design Notes
Plan probably exists, just not yet conclusively identified in our 110 year archive.
Shoal draught for the bay.
BUILD
Commenced
Launched
1909
Shipwright
NRW
Shipyard
NRW Newstead
Construction
Timber
Built
Yes
Build Notes
Typical planked construction, likely in Kauri pine.
HISTORY
Commissioned by
James Hogan Smith
Last Known Name
Last Known Owner
Last Known Location
Fate
History Notes
First commissioned NRW boat built.
James Hogan Smith worked for NRW for many years.
PHOTOS
Dog on transom
Dog on transom
Juanita, Superb, Jannett and Taabinga approx 1914
Superb under sail
PLANS
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MODELS
Original model - name inscribed on side
VIDEOS
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