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
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MODELS
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VIDEOS
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