Sail Number: 150-S3
Type: SK150 Cutter
Nygren “Esperanza” Specifications:
LOA: 50.95′ / 15.53m – LOD: 50.95′ / 15.3m – LWL: – Beam: 10.66′ / 3.25m – Draft: 6.56′ / 2m – Displacement: – Sail Area: – Hull material: Wood – Designer: Axel Nygren – Type: SK150 Cutter – Built by: Stockholm Boatbuilding AB – Year Built: 1897 – Current Name: Esperanza – Original Owner: Carl Wicander “Cork Wicander”
Historical
Esperanza pictured above in Sandhamn during the Summer of 1897. The boat was designed by Axel Nygren and was built on Stockholm Boatbuilding in 1897. She participated in the anniversary sailings that year and won several first prizes in Class III. The owner was the manufacturer Carl Wikander. To the right in the historic picture are the ladies waiting for their sailing heroes. Photo: Hjalmar Richman.
Provenance. (The Wall of Remembrance – The Owners, Crew & Notable Guest):
Owner/Guardian: (1897) Carl Wicander “Cork Wicander”