Nyngan
Vessel numberHV000027
Vessel Registration NumberNYNGAN
Builder
Lars Halvorsen Sons Pty Ltd
(1924 -)
Designer
Lars Halvorsen Sons Pty Ltd
(1924 -)
Date1953
DimensionsVessel Dimensions: 9.2 m x 9.2 m x 3 m x 0.6 m, 6.5 tonnes (30.2 ft x 30.2 ft x 9.9 ft x 2 ft, 6.6 tons)
Engine dimensions: 37.3 kilowatts, 4 cylinders (50 horsepower)
Engine dimensions: 37.3 kilowatts, 4 cylinders (50 horsepower)
Terms
- partially restored deck
- original superstructure
- original layout
- partially restored gearbox
- original shaft
- motor cruiser
- carvel
- timber
- timber planked
- wood/dynel
- timber planked
- monohull
- plumb transom
- plumb stem
- displacement
- full keel
- spade rudder
- internal
- lead
- cabin
- wheel
- motor vessel
- inboard
- diesel
- single
- operational
- floating
- outside
- awards/trophies
- news clippings
- photos
- builder
It has a cabin forward and saloon aft for sleeping, with a agalley, head and helm between, and open but covered cockpit right aft. They were popular craft and many were built from the 1950s through to the 1960s.
In 2006 NYNGAN is used as a recreational launch and remains in excellent condition.
SignificanceNYNGAN is a motor cruiser built in 1953 in NSW. It is one of the many cruisers from the builders Lars Halvorsen Sons who were the principal builders of these craft for many decades. It represents their classic styling and excellent construction which were hallmarks of their business.