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KU-RING-GAI
Ku-Ring-Gai
KU-RING-GAI
KU-RING-GAI

Ku-Ring-Gai

Vessel numberHV000009
(not assigned)998
Official Number315256
Vessel Registration NumberDDRN
Date1951
DimensionsVessel Dimensions: 14.32 m x 14.1 m x 4.1 m x 1.1 m, 16.73 tonnes (47 ft x 46.26 ft x 13.45 ft x 3.61 ft, 16.46 tons)
Engine dimensions: 67.13Kilowatts, 4No. (90.02Horsepower)
Propeller dimensions: 540 mm (21.22 in.)
DescriptionKU-RING-GAI is a 14.3 metre long bridge deck motor cruiser, and was built in 1951. It is carvel planked in oregon and the superstructure is teak. The 47 foot long hull is fitted out for luxury cruising with cabins, a galley and salloon, and has had a flying bridge added.It is powered by twin diesel engines. KU-RING-GAI was built for horse racing identity Stan Fox, and named MISS EVE. It is a sister vessel to KALINDA (HV000463).

It is one of the flagships of the impressive collection of existing Halvorsen vessels that are spread throughout Australia, and was featured on the cover of the book about the Halvorsen boatbuilding family, 'Wooden Boats, Iron Men' by Randi Svensen.

In 2006 KU-RING-GAI is used as a family motor cruiser on Sydney Harbour and north to Broken Bay, the home waters for many of the Halvorsen fleet. It is kept in superb condition and showcases the Halvorsen's fine craftsmanship and design abilities.

SignificanceKU-RING-GAI is a motor cruiser built in Sydney in 1951. It is one of the many high quality motor vessels that were made by Lars Halvorsen Sons at their two Sydney based yards over many decades, and is an important example of the stylish wooden luxury craft drawn by Harold Halvorsen.
SOUTH STEYNE Berrys Bay 2021
Henry Robb Limited Engineers and Shipbuilders
1938
BARAGOOLA after its conversion to diesel electric
Mort's Dockyard and Engineering
1922
KALINDA on Cowan Creek, NSW in 2011, restored to its original condition.
Lars Halvorsen Sons Pty Ltd
1950
FREYA on the Solent in the Admirals Cup
Lars Halvorsen Sons Pty Ltd
1963
SILVER CLOUD II cruising along at moderate speed, note the expanse of foredeck.
Lars Halvorsen Sons Pty Ltd
1968
KATHLEEN GILLETT racing in Gaffer's Day 2004 on Sydney Harbour.
Colin Archer
1939
MEGSIE on the way to Hemmet, Queensland in 2007
Lars Halvorsen Sons Pty Ltd
1947
RIAWE in the early morning mist in 2009
EA Jack
1912
Profile on trolley with draught horse
John Hawken
1889
Sunlight following restoration works to wheelhouse and roof 2023.
William Ryan
1933
SILVER CLOUD at the ANMM in March 2010
Lars Halvorsen Sons Pty Ltd
1939
LYNDALL II's elegant profile has the plumb stem and more upright styling seen on Halvorsen desi…
Lars Halvorsen Sons Pty Ltd
1934