The 'Silver Moon' off Bangor © Rossographer cc-by-sa/2.0

J5082 : The 'Silver Moon' off Bangor

taken 7 years ago, near to Bangor, Co Down, Northern Ireland

The 'Silver Moon' off Bangor

Seen here in Bangor Bay, the 'Silver Moon' is one of the original 'Howth 17': "Designed in 1897 and first built and launched in 1898, the Howth Seventeen Footer is the oldest one-design keelboat racing class in the world and is still racing today to its original design!" (from Link

accessed June 2016).

The boat was built by John Hilditch in Carrickfergus; now based in Howth it was in Bangor Bay taking part in 150th anniversary celebrations for the Royal Ulster Yacht Club.

In the distance behind is 285m LNG carrier 'Meridian Spirit' J5986 : The 'Meridian Spirit' off Orlock.

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Grid Square: J5082, 2256 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Rossographer (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Saturday, 25 June, 2016 (more nearby)
Submitted: Monday, 27 June, 2016
Geographical Context: Coastal Historic sites and artefacts City, Town centre People, Events Docks, Harbours
Place (from Tags): Bangor Bangor Bay Belfast Lough
Primary Subject of Photo: Yacht
Subject Location: Irish: J 501 824 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:40.0565N 5:40.4384W
Camera Location: Irish: J 499 822
View Direction: Northeast (about 45 degrees)