Dimensions of the Sailing Vessel Malaita
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Type | Carvel built schooner |
Construction materials | Teak, Island Cedar, Pacific maple and rosewood |
Length (LOA) | 12.5m |
Length (Sprit and davits) | 13.72m |
Beam | 3.89m |
Draft | 2.0m |
Tonnage | 21.41 tonnes |
Rig | Gaff Schooner |
Sails | Inner, outer jibs, foresail and mainsail |
Total sail area | 1307 sq ft |
Commemorative stamp issue
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In 1988 to commemorate the building of the SV Malaita the Solomon Island government released a first day issue postage stamp “The Yacht” showing the launching of the S V Malaita.
The Sailing Vessel Malaita
History of the SV Malaita
Dimensions of the Sailing Vessel Malaita
