Provident - Specifications
Provident was one of the mid-size sailing trawlers,
known as a 'Mule'.
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Official Number |
139433 |
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Port of Registry |
Brixham |
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Builder |
J Sanders, Galmpton,
Devon |
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Date Launched |
1924 |
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Original Fishing Number |
BM28 |
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Radio Call Sign |
MIGB |
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Gross Registered Tonnage |
41.62 |
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Net Registered Tonnage |
34.13 |
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Length Overall including spars |
27.56 m |
90' 5" |
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Length of Hull |
21.51 m |
70' 6" |
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Length of Waterline |
18.29 m |
60' 0" |
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Maximum Beam |
5.49 m |
18' 0" |
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Maximum Draft |
2.83 m |
9' 4" |
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Working Sail Area |
180 sq m |
1940 sq ft |
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Maximum Sail Area |
280 sq m |
3010 sq ft |
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Displacement |
85 tonnes |
93 tons |
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Ballast |
10 tonnes |
11 tons |
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Engine - Gardner 6LX 6
Cylinder |
89 kW |
120 Hp |
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Water Capacity |
1,957 litres |
431 gals |
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Fuel Capacity |
950 litres |
209 gals |
The Rig
Provident is rigged now just as she was when she fished
under sail early last century. She has a 'Gaff Rig', indicating that
the Main and Mizzen sails are hoisted using a 'gaff', a spar attached
to their upper side. The Ketch rig (two masts) was used to divide up
the sail area, making each sail easier to handle by a small crew. The
large number of sails (up to eight) makes it easy to 'change gear' by
hoisting or lowering sails as required, depending upon the strength of
the wind.
The Ketch rig is very versatile; good in light winds, when extra
sails can be set (such as flying jib, mizzen topsail and mizzen staysail), good in
heavy winds (she can sail under mizzen and staysail alone) and good
for manoeuvring (the mizzen can be used to help to balance and turn
the boat)
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Provident