For sale is the historic Skylark IX it is thought to be only remaining original Dunkirk little ship in Scotland. The Skylark IX played an important role in 'Operation Dynamo' and rescued around 600 soldiers from the shores of Dunkirk. After her exploits at Dunkirk the Skylark worked as a minesweeper and target boat. After the war she came to Loch Lomond, where for 33 years she enjoyed a quieter life as a cruise boat.
Sold for:£1.00
Boat Name: Skylark IX Boat Type: Motor Vessel Boat Length: 50ft Boat Beam: 14ft 6ins Boat Draft: 3ft Boat Displacement: 30 tons Boat Engine: Ulster HRWG Boat Construction: Carvel, pitch pine on elm Boat Builder: J Bolson, Poole Year: 1927
Skylark IX foundered at her moorings near Balloch on the River Leven two days after the 70th anniversary of the evacuations.
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