Vehicle - Sailing dinghy heron

Historical information

The Heron is a two person dinghy that is sailed in all states of Australia. The Heron was designed in the early 1950s by Jack Holt in the UK.

Significance

The class was introduced to Australia in the late 1950s and has flourished in its new home.

Physical description

Heron sailing dinghy. Hull No 678, first built in Australia, Gaff rigged, home built early 1950s

Inscriptions & markings

Dee Kay

References

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