Sail Number: M/22
Type: M Class
Owen “Dorello” Specifications:
LOA: 73′ 0″ / 22.25m – LOD: 73″ 0″ / 22.25m – LWL: 48′ 0″ / 14.63m – Beam: 13′ 9″ / 4.23m – Draft: 8′ 9″ / 2.7m – Ballast: – Displacement: – Sail Area Original: – Design Number: 62 – Hull material: – Designer: George Owen – Built by: – Year Built: 1908 – Original Owner:
Historical:
M-class “Dorello”, was one of Owens most innovative and successful designs. Owens introduced a high aspect ratio stem head rig on “Dorello” which was later adapted by Herreshoff on the NYYC 50s And 40s. In 1st 3 years, 1908-10 (sailed by GO) of 62 starts, won 58 firsts. In later seasons, among other victories, won 1 Astor Cup and sev’l Mackinac races.
1910 Corinthian Yacht Club, Marblehead long distance (145 miles) Dorello first to finish over Venona, one-hour behind in second place.
Provenance (The Wall of Remembrance – The Owners, Crew & Notable Guest):
Owner/Guardian: W. Barklie Henry, Corinthian Yacht Club, Philadelphia, PA.
Owner/Guardian: George L. Batchelder
Owner/Guardian: M.L.Eastman
Mackinac Race (1926) E.A. Weschler
Mackinac Race (1926) O.L. Dwight