The Yachts

Fortuna

 

Launched in 1946, Fortuna first raced to Hobart in 1947 when owned by D. Whishaw and later completed four times when owned by William Fesq.

Under her present ownership, she competed in 1958, finishing 15th. To date her best placings have been fourth in 1950 and 1951.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Fortuna
Sail Number 2
Owner J B Griffin (or Griffen)
Skipper J B Griffin
Navigator Harold Nossiter Snr (1)
Crew D McDoughall, R Griffen (1), H Hunter (1)
State NSW
Club Royal Sydney Yacht Squaren
Designer Percy Coverdale
Builder Ralph Whishaw
Construction Wooden
LOA 11.4
Beam 3.4
Draft 1.8