Sy. Sheila, 1905. Designer: Albert Strange Builder: Robert - TopicsExpress



          

Sy. Sheila, 1905. Designer: Albert Strange Builder: Robert Cain, in Port St Mary IOM Length on deck: 25 Beam: 69 Draft: 35 Tonnage(TM): 4TM Albert Strange is one of the great names in yacht design. Strange was an enthusiast for the small boat sailor at a time when yachting was by and large the reserve of the wealthy. This little yawl is one of the more remarkable examples of the English yachting heritage and one of the finest small vintage yachts afloat. Shelia was his first deep keel design commission, drawn for fellow artist Robert Groves who sailed her in the waters of the Scottish West Coast and the Hebrides in the early days of the century at a time when sailing such voyages in a small yacht was considered impossible. Named for Groves’ eldest daughter, she is the oldest known surviving Strange yacht.
Posted on: Fri, 03 Oct 2014 18:44:18 +0000

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