Albert George Strange (1855-1917)

Born July 29th in Gravesend, Kent, England, along a Thames estuary, was an accomplished yacht designer, sailor, author, and artist, having taught as an art instructor at the Scarborough School of Art. While most designers of this era were building large luxurious yachts with paid crews, Albert Strange designed small cruising yachts, through an artistic …

Sparkman and Stephens “Sonny”

S&S “Sonny” Specifications: LOA: 53′ 06″ * LOD: 53′ 06″ * LWL: 39′ 0″ * Beam: 12′ 6.5″ * Draft: 7′ 7.5″ * Ballast: * Displacement: 46,774 lbs Sail Area: * Mast Height: 65’10” Above Deck * Yard Number: 94 * Hull material: * Rig: Sloop * Designer: S&S * Built by: Jacob’s Shipyard, City …

Bruce King “Cecile Marie”

King “Cecile Marie” Specifications: Maria Cattiva (ex Cecile Marie) LOA: 130.97 / 39.92m * LOD: 128.37 / 39.13m * LWL: 128.38 / 39.92m * Beam: 26.08 / 7.95m * Draft: 12.43 / 3.79m * Ballast: 153,000lbs * Displacement: 396,830lbs * Sail Area: 379 m2 * Yard Number: 377 * Hull material: Coros “Alustar” Temper Aluminum …