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Shogun, Ottelia II, Candida, Uthingo whereabouts???

Discussion in 'Vintage & Classic Yachts' started by Manusel, Apr 16, 2015.

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  1. Manusel, Apr 16, 2015
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    She was built in 1930 by Lawley as Shogun at 130' LOA, went through several owners before being acquired for WWII service by the Royal Canadian Navy serving as HMCS Moose. After the war she was rehabilitated as a yacht. She was in my hometown of New Orleans as Ottelia II during the late 1950's and 1960's. She eventually found her way to Europe where she was Candida for a time. The last news I had of her was when she was acquired by a South African casino resort and named Uthingo. Does anybody have any current information on this vessel?

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  2. Manusel, Apr 16, 2015
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    Here she is as HMCS Moose in WWII

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  3. Manusel, Apr 16, 2015
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    Here she's in Stavanger as Candida

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  4. Manusel, Apr 16, 2015
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    Here she is as Uthingo

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  5. Manusel, Apr 16, 2015
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    This was a brokerage ad from the 1930's advertising her for sale.

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  6. Manusel, Apr 16, 2015
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    More info on Shogun

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  7. Manusel, Dec 31, 2018
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    Found this recently.

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  8. Manusel, Dec 31, 2018
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    Here's the text that goes with the picture above.

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  9. Clayton C, Jan 29, 2020
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  10. Clayton C, Jan 29, 2020
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    Uthingo -currently Durban South Africa
    Very sad after all the years hard work refitting her.
  11. Capt Ralph, Jan 29, 2020
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    Oh No!!!
    Whisky Tango Foxtrot

    What happened??
  12. Manusel, Jan 29, 2020
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    What a horror!!! Total tragedy! Any news articles that may elaborate on this? How did you find the photo?
  13. Clayton C, Jan 30, 2020
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    Hi Guys
    I live in Durban SA and work in and around the port.
    Not exactly sure of what happened but I presume one of the old rivers gave way, she has not been docked in 15 years so it was inevitable.
    No articles unfortunately .she was nearing completion .prob be sold for scrap.

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  14. Manusel, Jan 30, 2020
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    Thanks for the pics, Clayton. Please let us know anything else you learn about this sinking or plans to raise her. It was most likely a bad hose on a through-hull fitting.
  15. Clayton C, Jan 30, 2020
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    Hi Manusel
    Sure I’ll watch and keep you informed, in the mean time I’ll contact owner regarding salvage
  16. Jeremygilbert, Jun 8, 2020
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    Hi Clayton
    I have been watching the steady if slow refurb of Uthingo over the years, under the eye of a gentleman called Mike Lillyman.
    I was always aware of the problem of the hull rust deterioration. Was hoping she would be hauled out and converted into a B&B or visitor shop at the near by Yacht Club ? Had a dream of making a Ferro Cement replica of her beautiful lines so any drawings pics you might dig up would be greatly loved, also please kep me in the loop of further developements. Thanks. [email deleted, use PM]
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  17. Jeremygilbert, Oct 21, 2020
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    Who are the owners at present ? Any news regarding salvage?
  18. Mike lillyman, Oct 24, 2020
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    There is a plan being formulated
  19. Jon Hearn, Jun 5, 2021
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    I wondered how she was getting on I was part of the delivery crew from France in 1995 ish
  20. Manusel, Jun 5, 2021
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    Mike Lillyman, can you update us on this situation? Thanks.
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