Steam Pinnace 199 was built for the Royal Navy at Samuel White’s Yard at Cowes in 1911. On acceptance into the Royal Navy, she would have been allocated to one of the capital ships of the time – probably HMS Monarch as one of the two steam pinnaces carried aboard as guard ships.

Steam Pinnace 199 is believed to be the last remaining naval steamboat and is listed in the National Historic Ships Register as a designated vessel.

Through the tireless and unceasing efforts of committed volunteers, the vessel is undergoing major restoration. We need to raise £11,000 to finish the project.

Please help us return this unique historic craft to sea, once more.