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Flying Fish (II) 60ft. (BW 45887) Clipper class

“Flying Fish” seen here at Skipton in 1993 with Black Prince.

Photo’s by Dan H’

Seen here in 1997 as “Drum Major” from Silsden Boats

Seen here in 2000 as “Sam’s Drum” (now retired) from Silsden Boats with a new fitout & new windows/layout.

Built for: 1989.
Length: 60ft not usual 64ft due to L&L’s shorter locks
Steelwork by: Ace-Cape
Fitout by: Black Prince
Base(s): Silsden
Last year: 1996
Became: “Drum Major”, later re-fitted/altered to “Sam’s Drum”, Silsden Boats