Sir John Craster was a member of the committee for 40 years and Chairman from 1939 to 1970.

The naming ceremony was held on the 1st August 1973 at Seahouses Harbour and was conducted by Viscountess Ridley who's husband was chairman of the Northumberland County Council at the time. The vessel has been under her present ownership since 1998 and has undergone substantial renovation together with ongoing maintenance.

The level of navigation and safety equipment has increased significantly since her days in service. Still powered by the original Rolls Royce Marine engines, the Irish Sea is the perfect environment for her and not unlike her North Sea origins.

Sir John Craster is fully coded to carry 12 passengers under Cat 2 coding.

Malcolm, her owner skipper is a qualified diver with some 25 years experience to call on and has been diving the wrecks and reefs of Anglesey for over 15 years.

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