The original name of this vessel was "WILL EVERARD". Built in 1925-1926 for FT Everard & Sons at Great Yarmouth, the 'Will' was the last of four 280 ton barques. The ship was built with a hull of steel and was used by the Everard family for over 40 years for coastal navigation along the Eastern coast of England, the islands and the English Channel. A diesel engine was installed in 1951, but in 1967 it was decided to take the 'Will' out of service. After nine years at rest, the 'Will' was bought in 1976 by Overseas Container Ltd. Since then, the vessel has sailed in European waters, rounding England several times and visiting over 50 ports of call on the continent - sailing as a living memory of sailing ships from times past and giving impresive publicity for the owners.
Another attraction of this popular vessel has been the captain. In 1982, command of the 'Will' was taken over by Northern Europe's youngest and, according to the press, prettiest captain - the then 24 years old Sue Harrison, who two years previously had received her master's certificate. Since then, these two beauties have sailed together on North European waters, showing the flag of Oversease Container Ltd., England's largest container vessel business.
The WILL EVERARD is a 1:67 scale model is of wood construction and comes with all fittings.
