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Old 07-12-19, 04:16 PM
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Capable of 24 knots!

She is in Lloyd's Register of Yachts 1947:

Akela III, wood pet.mot. twnsc, registered net & gross 35, Length TM 53.0, built by G. Lawley, 2 petrol motors each 6 cyl 5.5"-7", owned by E.G. Hawker, Poole

In 1953 she is owned by M. Dorothy Hawker, Poole,
Engines have been replaced by 2x 8 cy. 3.25"-4 7/8", Chrysler 48.

Last edited by btns; 07-12-19 at 04:22 PM. Reason: speed added
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