Saturday 25 August 2012

Matha Gunn (Jethou and Herm Ferry)

The Martha Gunn was built in the 1940's at Shoreham but came to Guernsey in the early 1950's.

She was owned by John L Newton (also known as Bunny Newton) of St Peter Port, Guernsey.

She carried 60 passengers to both Herm and Jethou (small islands off the east coast of Guernsey).

Her first license was issued in 1952 and had a crew of 2, Bunny Newton being the skipper & Peter Newton the engineer on board.

  • Official No: 181475
  • Year Built: 1940's
  • Length: 40.5 ft
  • Beam: 12.5 ft
  • Engines: 2 Parsons Pike
  • No of Passengers: 60-73
  • Build material: Wood
  • Year Sold: 1965