Nerita (I)

Robert Hanna reports that "The boat was broken up here in Victoria earlier this month (May 2016) as no one could be found to take her, even for free." An advert on Used.ca states that "Classic Auxillary Bermudan fractional rigged Sloop 'Nerita'. Built by Ray Alcock, designed by Tom Halliday. The construction is Yellow cedar carvel planks on Oak frames, with oak floors. Mahogony sheer plank. Fastened with copper rivets. keel is cast Iron. Keel bolts stainless steel. Chain plates and many other fittings are bronze. Powered with a Farryman model 3000 single cylinder marine diesel. Engine not in boat, sitting in a crate. Work to be addressed: keelson, frame ends, and floors have rot issues. Canvas deck needs replacement. This boat has no interior. Mast and boom are included. " Roberta Hanna reports that "this vessel was broken up not long after at the same location: no takers even for free. I salvaged what I could, including the stands this vessel was on."