Excelsior (smack)

Excelsior is an authentically restored fishing smack of the Lowestoft fishing fleet and a member of the National Historic Fleet.[1] She was built by John Chambers of Lowestoft in 1921 and worked until 1936 before being converted into a motor coaster.[2] In 2011 Excelsior celebrated her 90th birthday.[3] During her time as a motor coaster she was known as Svinor and worked mainly in Norwegian waters before returning to Lowestoft in 1972.[1]

Excelsior, Lowestoft Fishing Smack
History
England
Name:
  • Excelsior (1921–1935)
  • Svinor (1935–1972)
Owner: The Excelsior Trust
Port of registry: Lowestoft
Builder: John Chambers, Lowestoft
Launched: 1921
Completed: 1921
Acquired: 1983 (by Excelsior Trust)
In service: 1921-1936 (as fishing smack)
Identification:
Status: In service
General characteristics
Class and type: Fishing smack
Tonnage: 55.36 tonnes
Length: 23.5 m (77 ft)
Beam: 5.9 m (19 ft)
Draught: 3 m (9.8 ft)
Installed power: Diesel
Propulsion: Sail
Capacity: 17
Crew: 5
Notes: Currently used in sail training

She measures 23 metres (75 ft) long[1] with a beam of 5.9 metres (19 ft) and is ketch rigged and is the last traditional sailing trawler able to tow a full-sized traditional trawl net.[2] Excelsior was restored in 1989 and operates as a sail training vessel based out of Lowestoft, able to accommodate up to 17 people, including 12 trainees or passengers.[2]

See also
  • Mincarlo - last surviving Lowestoft Sidewinder fishing trawler.

References
  1. "Excelsior". National Historic Ships. Retrieved 21 April 2011.
  2. "Excelsior" (PDF). The Cirdan Sailing Trust. 1 March 2007. Archived from the original (pdf) on 23 March 2012. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  3. Carroll, Anthony (15 April 2011). "Excelsior sets sail to from Lowestoft to enjoy her birthday". Eastern Daily Press.
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