She was built in Shoreham by Sussex Shipbuilding Company, owned by Rawlings, and launched on 27 June 1949. She was made from Birmabright, making her the first ocean racing yacht to be made from an aluminium alloy.
The vessel was built at Shoreham by Sussex Shipbuilding Company, which was owned by Rawlings, and launched on June 27th, 1949. It was constructed from Birmabright, making it the first ocean racing yacht to be made of an aluminum alloy.