Rumbelow Boats
Rambler Meeting - 30/03/2025

Date: Sunday 30th March 2025

Venue: Encounter Bay Football Club - Function Room 

Present:

• Rick Norman, Chair of the National Trust of  Victor Harbor

• Richard Higgins,  National Trust of  Victor Harbor

• Wendy Van Duivenvoorde, Professor of Marine Archeology, Flinders University

• Don Rumbelow

• Peter Rumbelow

• Jim Rumbelow

• Matt Rumbelow

• Susan Rumbelow

• Lesley Avery

• Neil Avery

Apologies:

Discussion:

General discussion regarding previous attempts by National Trust Victor Harbor to secure funding and protect the Rambler over the last few years. None successful.

Wendy Van Duivenvoorde asked if the boat hull could be restored with current timber structure? Advised no. All timber to be replaced.

Rumbelows asked if they still had contact with Scotts Transport if they were to transport elements of the boat. Advised that contact was with Mayor Mary-Lou Cocoran.

Matt Rumbelow demonstrated 3D photographic scan of boat (circa 2023). Will provide to Flinders University. Rambler in 3D

Wendy Van Duivenvoorde asked if she would conduct another survey/study of boat, and advise on which aspects would be most suitable for salvage and static display.

Rick Norman asked for the most suitable place to reposition the hull and/or artefacts from it. Rick advised the side court yard where the Rambler mast is currently displayed.