Unidentified Steam Yacht

Unidentified Steam Yacht

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30 August 2013 at 21:21 #43417
John Gowers
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Does anyone know the owner of this model? She is a model of the Wendorian which during her final years, before being scrapped in 1961. was a traing ship with The King Edward VII Nautical College, London.
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30 August 2013 at 21:21 #4035
John Gowers
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Picture of model (Wendorian) advertising “Member Contributions”
31 August 2013 at 08:57 #43427
Colin Bishop
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Hi John,

That is my model of the Deans Marine kit of the SY Medea, albeit somewhat modified.

**LINK**

Steam yachts of this general design were quite common around the turn of the 20th Century and many looked very similar.

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31 August 2013 at 09:38 #43433
John Gowers
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Hi Colin,

(Copy of e-mail to you)

Thanks for the info. Attached are two photos of the SY Wendorian, one alongside in Wapping Basin, London in Nov 1958. I sailed on her as a cadet on two separate weeks in '58 whilst at The King Edward VII Nautical College.

Your model is a very accurate representation of how the Wendorian was, including the rising poop deck. The only difference, the Wendorian had a canvas 'dodger' on the railings around the bridge deck, all other details are the same.

Is your model powered?

Thanks again for the 55 year 'flashback'.
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