Some interesting facts about Fidelity
Launched in April 1904, Fidelity was among the last McIntosh built Zulus. She had taken about eight weeks to build at a cost to the owner of £500 including the spars. Building had taken place in a shed (it is unclear whether she was built at Portessie or Ianstown) using the following timber.
Fidelity's mast was almost 2ft dia. at the base & 64ft long, unsupported by any standing rigging!
About 2,000 super ft of larch planking had been used.
Ballast was stones from the seashore & carrying capacity was around eighty tons.
The bowsprit was 52ft long, 1ft dia. at its thickest & was reeved in & out with the steam capstan.
The jib was only used on long trips & then rarely used at night for safety reasons.
Six 26ft long oars were carried along with two 36ft long push sticks "wands", a 36ft long spar for use on the jib when running before the wind & a 14ft boathook.
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Plans of BF 1479 Fidelity |
Edgar March "Sailing Drifters" |