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N1262


Name: Conquest

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Year built: 1954

Build type: Professional

Builder: Jack Holt

Construction: Clinker

Hull type: Single Bottom

ntoa
18-Mar-2007

The life of N1262 Conquest. Design: , designed by: Jack Holt

Richard Emerson
14-Apr-2008

I owned Conquest from about 1965,when I was 15, to 1972, sailing at Keyhaven, Hampshire. She was built for John Oakley, to whom I wrote asking about her. he replied that he remembered she was fast in light airs. I also wrote to Jack Holt asking for further information but he replied that a fire at the yard had destroyed all their early records. She had some success with John Oakley and this history can be found in Robin Steavenson's book. I sailed her mostly singlehanded, mucking about with friends in the Solent, going as far down as Cowes on one occasion and frequently crossing over to the Island. She was in good condition both when I bought her and when I sold her. I was very fond of her and would like to think that she is still sailing somewhere. I have some (terrible, fuzzy) photos of her.

grazz
14-Apr-2008

Taken at Keyhaven , Hampshire, in 1967 I think. Cameras and haircuts have clearly improved since then, even if boats haven't.



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