Mincarlo - A Lowestoft Sidewinder
Mincarlo is the last of her kind. A floating tribute to the men who braved the North Sea to provide our fish, she is the last surviving fishing vessel built in Lowestoft with an engine made in the town.
Spring 2012 Opening
Mincarlo is delayed by technical issues so will not return to her tourist mooring in time for the Hooked on Heritage event on May 5th. Opening times will be posted here once known.
Future opening dates to be confirmed ASAP
Winter 2011 CEFAS tidy at Small & Co.
Last year Mincarlo was looking very sad, she was in need of some TLC. The Trust explained the situation - that they were at the beginning of restoring The Mincarlo, as they had The Lydia Eva. We know many local reader are extremely interested in this particular part of Lowestoft's heritage.
Spring 2011 Mincarlo was taken to Small & Co's yard where she had some cosmetic work carried out to enable her to open to the public on her berth at The Heritage Quay, and the voluntary crew would like to thank all her visitors this summer for their generous donations which are a vital part of her up keep - we had a good summer. On the 20th September 2011 The Mincarlo was taken once again in Small & Co's yard in Lowestoft and this time it was a major survey, she was 'dry docked' and a marine survey was carried out. this will indicate to the Trust exactly what needs to be done and we can cost out the restoration and start to raise the money we will require.
On Wednesday 28th September , 8am, The Mincarlo left the dry dock and was moored on Small & Co's Quay where she welcomed on board a team from CEFAS, one of Lowestoft's most prestigious companies, who will be having a 'volunteering day' on board, helping us sort out and clean up after the summer season, this is being co ordinate by Karen Rundle from CEFAS and The Trust's chairman Alan Bagley.
We are extremely proud of our association with Small & Co. Ltd. and would like to thank Paul Kirby & his staff for all their expertise & help. We hope that this joint venture with CEFAS, something very new for us, will also develope into a lasting relationship we can both benefit from.
Dona Watson Trustee Lydia Eva & Mincarlo Charitable Trust.
She will be bought back onto her heritage mooring next spring to enjoy another summer entertaining and informing tourists.
Winter 2011 Closed
Mincarlo is in Small & Co's dry dock receiving much needed maintenance and a survey to identify major works needed over the next few years. She will be bought back onto her heritage mooring next spring to enjoy another summer entertaining and informing tourists.
Our thanks to the skipper and crew of tug Planter for moving Mincarlo so professionally: They make it look easy.
Summer 2011 Opening - 26th July - Sep 2011
Mincarlo is back on the Heritage pontoon in Lowestoft Yacht Harbour after winter maintenance. She is open
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Saturday
Opening is from 10am through 4pm subject to volunteer availability and weather. Last entry is at 3:30pm.
Admission is Free: Donations towards the upkeep & on going restoration work of the ship are always welcome.
If you are interested in becoming one of our volunteers please contact Dona Watson on 07901 915390 or via Enquiries or pick up an information pack on board.
Please contact the local Tourist Office for more information or before making a special trip as she may be closed in poor weather
Spring 2011 Maintenance
Mincarlo has been taken to Small & Co. for much-needed maintenance after 3 years on her summer moorings. The move was organised by Small & Co. and completed so quickly they were nearly finished by the time the photographers arrived to capture this fine vessel being moved across Lake Lothing.
This spring maintenance window means her 2011 opening has been delayed.
Winter Closing 2010
Mincarlo will close for the season at 3:15pm on 28th October 2010. She shall re-open during May 2011.
During the summer Mincarlo is on display in Lowestoft Yacht Harbour from Easter to the end of October 2010.
She is open Tues , Weds and Thurs each week from 10.30 am to 3.15 pm. Admission is free.
Please contact the local Tourist Office for more information or before making a special trip as she may be closed in poor weather.
Specification
Built: Yard 281, Brooke Marine, Lowestoft.
Registered Number: 303677
Call Sign: GHXB
Gross Tonnage: 166
Net Tonnage: 56
Overall Length: 108.75 ft
Length Between Perpendiculars: 96 ft
Beam: 22.7 ft
Moulded Depth: 11.25 ft
Moulded Draft Amidships: 9.25 ft
Capacity of Fish Hold: 5,200 cu ft (include. 690 cu ft ice room)
Loaded Speed: 10 knots
Fresh Water Capacity: 7 tons
Crew: 11
Engine no. 117 by AK Diesels Ltd: 5-cylinder, vertical, 4-stroke cycle, naturally aspirated, developing 500 shp continuously at 320 revs. Driving through an AK Diesel 2:1 ratio reverse reduction gearbox to give a propeller speed of approximately 160 rpm.
