The Diligent was built by George Simpson, North End, Stroma at a cost £18 12s 0d. The design was ahead of her times and the 12+1 strokes instead of the usual 12 gave her a big head and a hefty draught. Launched 9th July 1912 it has had a succession of different owners.
- A new deck was fitted in 2024/2025.
- Mr Peter (Patty) Sinclair (9 July 1912)
- Mr William (Bill) Sinclair, The Cairn, Stroma (14 July 1938)
- The Millers of Keiss (8 February 1939) Changed her name to LUPIN (26 May 1939).
- Walter & Angus Manson, Philips Harbour, Mey, (17 Sept 1947) Renamed DILIGENT.
- Donald Smith Wares & Davy Crowe, Rose Cottage, Thurso (17 November 1948)
- Donald Smith Wares (son) & Malcolm Simpson (28 Feb 1958).
- Davy Wares, Huna (26 July 1973).
- Donald Newlands, Wick (21 April 1980).
- Sandy Gunn (14 ….1984). Register Closed.
- Peter Sinclair, Keiss.
- Brian & Ronnie Sinclair, Elie (4 Nov 1988-2014). Register re-opened.
- The Diligent was given to Wick Society (Boat Section) 2014.
Custom register details
| Weight | 2.82 tons | Keel | 18' |
| Draft | 3'5" | Crew | 2 |
| Length | 20'8" | Orginal engine | Kelvin petrol / paraffin 6-8HP |
| Beam | 8'6" | Presently | Lister Petter diesel LV2 with Hurth Gearbox |
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