Greene, Sir E. Walter, Bart.
11 August 2018Goldsmith, Edward John
11 August 2018A keen yachtsman, well known on the East Coast. He became an owner in 1881, purchasing the Wild Duck, 19-ton cutter. In 1893 he designed for himself the 21-ton cutter Yolande, which was built by Messrs. Surridge and Son on the Thames. In 1890 he purchased the 62-ton schooner Rowena. Among other boats which have been owned by Mr. Green may be mentioned May, 18 tons ; Alpha Beta, an excellent sea boat ; Yolande, ex Island Home; and Thalatta, s,y., 121 tons, in 1901.
He is also greatly interested in motor-boats, and has owned at various times quite a fleet of these craft, including Hummono, Takumono, and Ful Sked. He owns also the 77-ton cutter Yolande.
Mr. Green, though not now a racing owner, is keenly interested in yacht-racing, and is Rear-Commodore of the British Motor Boat Club. Mrs. Miall-Green is also a clever yachtswoman.
Clubs: Royal Corinthian, Royal London, Royal Temple, London Sailing, Medway, British Motor Boat.
Address: 5, Lime Street, E.C.
Vessels: Wild Duck; Yolande; Rowena; May; Alpha Beta; Yolande (ex Island Home); Thalatta; Hummono; Takumono; Ful Sked