| Name: | JEANETTE launched as NORA |
| Type: | Yacht |
| Launched: | 15/01/1879 |
| Completed: | 1879 |
| Builder: | C Mitchell & Co |
| Yard: | Low Walker |
| Yard Number: | 372 |
| Dimensions: | 240grt, 112nrt, 150.0 x 22.1 x 12.5ft |
| Engines: | C2cyl (22 & 40 x 27ins), 70hp |
| Engines by: | R & W Hawthorn, Newcastle |
| Propulsion: | 1 x Screw |
| Construction: | Iron |
| Reg Number: | n/a; (1880: 80560) |
| History: | |
| 1879 | Jean Baptiste Perret, Marseille |
| 11/03/1880 | Herman Katz, Singapore; registered at Newcastle |
| 1882 | Unknown owner, Overseas |
| No later history known | |
| Comments: | 15/01/1879: Launched as NORA & renamed before delivery |
| 24/03/1879: Sank on trials after running over a wreck off St Mary's Island | |
| 07/07/1879: Vessel raised & taken to the Tyne but grounded just inside the bar | |
| 24/07/1879: Hauled onto a slipway at Willington Quay for repair |
Above photo, showing NORA on the slipway for repair, is courtesy of Billy Embleton. CLICK to enlarge/BACK to return
Above photo, showing NORA on the slipway for repair, is courtesy of Billy Embleton. CLICK to enlarge/BACK to return
Above photo, showing NORA on the slipway for repair, is courtesy of Billy Embleton. CLICK to enlarge/BACK to return
Shields Daily Gazette, Tuesday, 21/01/1879
Shields Daily Gazette, Friday, 25/03/1879
Shields Daily Gazette, Tuesday, 29/07/1879