09 Jan 21:
Nice looking boat we saw at the Herreshoff Marine Museum.
LOA 23’10” LWL 16’3” Beam 4’6” Draught 3’0”
"Launched in June of 1892 the Herreshoff fin keeler shown above was shipped to Southampton, England and into the capable hands of Miss Winnifred Sutton. At a time when a woman sailor could be described as not only skillful but “plucky” the combination of Miss Sutton’s ability and Nathanael Herreshoff’s innovative design won 20 of the first 21 races of her first season. According to the designer’s grandson, Halsey Herreshoff, “Over Wee Winn’s long racing career, she proved herself the decisive champion of the Solent.” (IRYS, 2021)
Love the tiller.
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