1965 Press Photo Europe's Largest Catamaran Launched

Europe's Largest Catamaran Launched: Europe's largest catamaran, the 30-ton ~70,000 vessel, "Tsulamaran", was launched today at C. Prout's shipyard, at Convey Island. The boat was built by Prout's for Mr. Patrick Hall, director of a large engineering company. The vessel would normally driven by sails, but it is also fitted with two 100 h.p. Mercedes Benz diesel engines, giving a speed of about 15 knots. It is also fitted with the latest seagoing electrical equipment. Photo shows Mrs. Joan Prout, wife of one of the builders, Mr. Rowland Prout - breaks a bottle of champagne on the bows of the vessel at today's launching.

Photo measures 10.25 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 07-07-1965.



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