Blast, I had hoped I was on to something there. I had almost convinced myself it was plausable.

Thank you Allan, for the info and marvelous picture. The mystery remains.

Regards,
Alan

Thanks Allan, I look forward to anything you can turn up. The info you give is interesting but keeps the intrigue going. I was beginning to think the trend was moving towards a boat accessory as the keel does not seem to follow the seaplane form. I have no information as to where it was made. The chap looking after this float speaks occasionally to the owner when he makes contact and he is to get what information he can next time.

“This is one of Churchill’s riddles wrapped in an enigma isn’t it?” – isn’t it just!

Good Luck with your searching.

Hi All,

I have taken more pictures of the float. The overall length is 21 feet, the distance aft of the step to stern is 4 feet 3 inches and the maximum depth of the rear keel below the tail section is 6.5 inches. There are in fact eight attachment openings on the top surface equally spaced in pairs; the distances from the nose are (approx. centres) 57″, 91″, 134.5″ and 168.5″. The openings measure 4″ square and are approximately 13″ at the centres, apart.

I attempted an internal shot to hopefully show the intricate construction. There appeared to be at least three bulkheads.

I just cannot make my mind up whether this is an aircraft float. I include an early hydroplane I found on a web site, type unknown.

I have searched the http://www.seawings.co.uk/ site which is a fascinating site. I concluded from that that this float was not from a flying boat but a seaplane. I suspect it is WW1 or just after simply because it is constructed of wood. It may be from a single engine with a central float but as you can see I do not really know. There must be someone out there that does though!