Morna's History

Gordon Sillars owned her until 1931 when she was bought by Major Robert Workman of the Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club in Cultra, Co Down, Northern Ireland.

Following Major Workman’s death in 1950 she changed hands three times until 1967 when she was bought by Stanley Reeves.

Stanley put her to work as a charter yacht cruising the west coast of Scotland and eventually sailing her single handed to the West Indies.

Morna eventually ended up in Croatia, where, after the death of Mr Reeves she was discovered by John Pinkerton who was based in Tarbert and resolved to return her to the place where she was built. He had her transported back by road in 1998 and started restoration.

In 2002 John Pinkerton reluctantly put her on the market due to failing health and an immanent move to Spain. She was bought by Stephen Clarkson and towed/sailed back to Bangor in Northern Ireland where she is currently being restored to her former glory.