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marccruiser · 28-01-2011, 22:13

Hi all, I've just registered a few moments ago and am wondering if someone can point me in the right direction. I am trying to find some information on Duncansons? any help would be welcomed. Cheers Marc

**skipmac** · 29-01-2011, 04:02

Welcome to the forum. Sorry can't help with information on Duncansons. Is that people, place, boat, marina?

Then to further reveal my ignorance, Tassie? Is that southern hemisphere slang for Tasmania?

Skip

SaucySailoress · 29-01-2011, 04:15

Got it for ya:

Robert Scott Duncanson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"a freeborn person of colour" who was an artist. New York - which I think is somewhere in America....

Does this help? Not sure why you're asking on a cruising forum tho - do elaborate....

**GordMay** · 29-01-2011, 04:29

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Marc.

See the Duncanson boat reviews
➥ Duncanson - Duncanson boat reviews, news, advice - boatpoint.com.au

See also ➥ http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...7-a-53869.html

SaucySailoress · 29-01-2011, 04:45

Gord May, you're good!!!!

Wand · 29-01-2011, 04:58

Duncanson built his boats initially in Webb Street, Port Adelaide. His early designs were uncannily like the Compass designs built by the bloke he worked for when in Sydney, and who went broke. That uncanny likeness led to the courts, but Dunc prevailed.

In his heyday, he turned out a large number (for Oz) of vessels which were popular and proved to be good sea boats. I think they are nothing-special as vessels but they sold well.

In our club grounds, we have the moulds for his forty footer and his 31 footer, and a bloke who used to work for Dunc is currently preparing the 31 mould to pop out his own new toy. See it here.

Kenif · 30-01-2011, 18:57

Wouldn't touch anything from Port Adelaide or Adelaide - bloody Croweaters.

:-)

Wand · 30-01-2011, 19:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenif

Wouldn't touch anything from Port Adelaide or Adelaide - bloody Croweaters.

Careful Ken, I've been reported for less than that.

Translated, Ken's post is really an expression of deep longing, affection and admiration.

Kenif · 30-01-2011, 19:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by At sea

Careful Ken, I've been reported for less than that.

Translated, Ken's post is really an expression of deep longing, affection and admiration.

Based upon mutual respect and healthy rivalries of football teams and state boundaries.

SkiprJohn · 07-02-2011, 13:03

Aloha and welcome aboard!
It's good to have you here and I'm glad that Gord was able to find what you need.
He's the best library we have here.
kind regards,

Mick C · 07-02-2011, 13:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenif

Wouldn't touch anything from Port Adelaide or Adelaide - bloody Croweaters.

:-)

Ohhhh...Thats just cruel but true

Welcome aboard...so are you a Crow or a Power...that will confuse those from across the larger pond...

Wand · 10-02-2011, 15:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenif

Based upon mutual respect and healthy rivalries of football teams and state boundaries.

Who said anything about "mutual"?

And to Mick C, Port of course mate - I am a boatie.

And like you, hate the Chooks...

Mick C · 10-02-2011, 15:24

The conversation you just read between us Aussies has been a cordial greeting amoung countrymen (countrywomen) maintianing a high degree of decorum and mutual respect.

Is'nt that right you plonkers...

Mick

Ho....and go the Pies...now you can all gang up on me....but we're PREMIERS!!! (shows toothless grin