Hebridee II Re-christening

Eamon Doorly

July 25, 2017

On July 14th, the William Roue designed schooner Hebridee II was re-launched at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron in front of a large crowd. The schooner was donated to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in 2009 after the passing of her long-time owner Edward Murphy. Realising Hebridee II represented an important part of Nova Scotia’s yachting history, the museum’s boat builder EamonnDoorly undertook a comprehensive re-build, always keeping in mind preserving the original purpose and character of the boat.

 

 

Hebridee 2

“Our approach to the hull was to replace in-turn. Hebridee II is planked with 1-1/16” pine, frames were oak 1-5/8” squared. After the transom was replaced, the hull planking was finished, deck beams were installed, and the deck was laid. Natural grown crooks were used for the hanging and lodging knees. The deck is a traditionally laid Douglas Fir deck with king plank.”

Hebridee Interior

 

 

 

 

Hebridee II is Roue’s “Bluenose Junior” design and while not as famous as Bluenose II this little schooner is a testament to her designer’s skill and Doorly’s craftsmanship.

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Photo Credit Credit First Three Photos: MMA

Photo Credit last 2 photos: D. Prior

Hebridee Launch  Hebridee Docked

 

 

 

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