Bloodhound (yacht)

Bloodhound
Bloodhound moored at Dolphin Marina, Poole in 2009.
History
United Kingdom
Owner
  • Ike Bell (1936–1939)
  • Hans Hamilton and Patrick Egan (1939–1947)
  • Myles Wyatt (1947–1962)
  • Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip (1962–1969)
  • Robert Cook (1969–2002)
  • Richard Carr (2002–2003)
  • Tony and Cindy McGrail (2003–2010)
  • Royal Yacht Britannia Trust (since 2010)
BuilderCamper and Nicholsons
Yard number438
Laid down1936
Launched1936
Identification
General characteristics
Class and typeOcean racing yacht
Tons burthen34 tons
Length19.2 m (63 ft)
Sail planBermudan yawl[1]

Bloodhound is a 19.2-metre (63 ft) ocean racing yacht. She was designed by Charles E. Nicholson and built by Camper and Nicholsons in 1936. From 1962 to 1969 she was owned by the British Royal Family and in January 2010 she was purchased by The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust.

  1. ^ Johnstone-Bryden, Richard (2003). The Royal Yacht Britannia: The Official History. London: Conway Maritime Press. p. 97. ISBN 0-85177-937-9.