Tam O'Shanter
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| Category | Placing |
|---|---|
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Representing the Royal Australian Naval College. In her third Sydney Hobart race this little vessel will be skippered by Commander G V Gladstone, RAN and will be crewed by officers and cadets from the RAN naval college at Flinders Victoria.
https://navalinstitute.com.au/a-sydney-hobart-to-remember-for-the-navys-tam-o-shanter-1956-57/
A first hand account from crew member Ian Crawford (later, Rear Admiral) who clearly details the challenges of sailing on this tiny yacht.
Competitor Details
| Yacht Name | Tam O'Shanter |
|---|---|
| Sail Number | RANC 1 |
| Owner | Royal Australian Navy College |
| Skipper | R.A.N. College |
| State | Australia |
| Club | RANC |
| Rig Type | Sloop |
| Year Launched | 1951 |
| Designer | Ernest Digby (Vic) |