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Nirimba

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This is the first Hobart for this naval entry, designed by Alan Payne, and built in steel by the naval apprentices of HMAS Nirimba. A blue hulled sloop, she will be sailed by a Naval crew, and should turn in a good performance.

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Nirimba
Sail Number 527
Owner Royal Australian Navy
Skipper Lt. D K Miller (1),
Navigator Cmdr. P Paffard (2)
Crew Lt. A Shanney (3), Lt. E James, Lt. S Brown (2), J Gardner, P/O I Langtree, App. G Wiseman, Reserve App. M A Gale.
State NSW
Club Royal Australian Navy Sailing Association
LOA 12.50
Beam 3.30
Draft 1.85
Rig Type Sloop
Year Launched 1966
Designer Alan Payne (NSW)
Builder Royal Australian Navy HMAS Nirimba (NSW)