21/09/2026
A classic Gem with Historical significance.
The Silver Arrow is a historic, 50-foot classic timber motor cruiser built by the legendary Lars Halvorsen yard in Sydney, Australia. Recognised today as a "boat of historical significance," its history spans early Australian luxury boating, World War II naval service, and decades of dedicated preservation
Construction and Launch
The vessel (Build No. 151 from the Halvorsen yard) was hand-built at Neutral Bay in Sydney by master boatbuilder Lars Halvorsen. It was officially launched on 31 October 1936—just weeks after Lars Halvorsen passed away, leaving his sons to carry on the business under the iconic name
World War II Service
Like many of Halvorsen's early luxury cruisers, the Silver Arrow was requisitioned during World War II to support the military effort. Between 1943 and 1944, the vessel was deployed to Papua New Guinea, where it served under naval command patrolling coastal waters.
Post-War Life and Restoration
Following its wartime service, the vessel returned to Sydney and was comprehensively refitted by Halvorsens in February 1946 to return it to civilian luxury standard. Over the next several decades, it became a fixture of Sydney's waterways, spending extensive periods cruising the Hawkesbury River and the Georges River at Lugarno.
In 2003–2004, the Silver Arrow underwent an extensive, multi-year rebuild at Beashel's Boatshed in Sydney to meticulously restore its classic lines and timberwork.
