23ft saloon launch built c. 1920's by John I Thorneycroft & Co of Hampton, Middx
A unique and very pretty saloon launch built by the renowned boatbuilder John Thorneycroft circa 1920's, with saloon and interior rebuilt and remodelled by ourselves, Peter Freebody & Co, during the early 1990's, "Victoria" is a real gem.
Features in her forward cockpit include ample seating for 6 with canopy over, set on brass stanchions; open teak floor gratings; and stainless steel ice locker beneath helm companion seat. Her saloon, with bevelled window glasses and elegant coach roof, provides further seating for 5 with discreet storage lockers and small stainless steel sink set beneath aft seat top. Her decks are further inlaid with smart teak gratings. Upholstery throughout is covered in woven tapestry fabric and her saloon curtains are of soft green velvet.
LENGTH: 23ft
BEAM: 6ft 4in
DRAFT: 2ft
HULL:
Carvel teak hull planking on oak timbers
DECKS:
Teak
POWERED BY:
1 x Gaines Universal 4 cylinder petrol engine
YEAR OF BUILD:
c.1920s