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This well known Oyster 39 ketch, (ex Morningtown) acted as the RORC escort and radio relay boat during the infamous 1979 Fastnet Race. She was responsible for relaying the positions of the racing fleet.

Her inventory includes a Ford 80HP diesel engine, wheel steering, nine berths, bow thruster, 3 blade varifold propeller, furling genoa, slab reefing mainsail, lazybag, colour chartplotter, radar, AIS, autopilot, life-raft, sprayhood and more.

She is a solid blue water cruiser and has been well looked after, according to Broker Hugh Mockler of Crosshaven Boatyard. More details here.

Published in Boat Sales

Shannon Foynes Port Information

Shannon Foynes Port (SFPC) are investing in an unprecedented expansion at its general cargo terminal, Foynes, adding over two-thirds the size of its existing area. In the latest phase of a €64 million investment programme, SFPC is investing over €20 million in enabling works alone to convert 83 acres on the east side of the existing port into a landbank for marine-related industry, port-centric logistics and associated infrastructure. The project, which will be developed on a phased basis over the next five years, will require the biggest infrastructure works programme ever undertaken at the port, with the entire 83 acre landbank having to be raised by 4.4 metres. The programme will also require the provision of new internal roads and multiple bridge access as well as roundabout access.