Sail Number: 3
Vessel Type: Malabar III
LOA: 41’6 / 12.60m – LOD: – LWL: 32’11 / 10.03m – Beam: 11’3 / 3.43m – Draft: 6’2 / 1.88m – Ballast: – Displacement: 28,600 lbs / 12,973 kgs – Sail Area: 938 sq ft – Yard Number: 162b – Hull material: Wood construction – Rig: Schooner – Designer: Alden – Built by: C.A. Morse & Son, Thomaston, ME – Year Built: 1922 – Current Name: – Original Owner: John G. Alden
Historical:
Malabar II and Malabar III were built from the same lines, and were almost identical except in their accommodations and ballast. Malabar III has a slightly different arrangement with the port quarter berth has a bulkhead around it to make a small, private after stateroom. Malabar III has no engine, but was provided with a shaft log and propeller aperture (closed in) in case future owners wanted power. Sail plans for II and III are identical.
Provenance (The Wall of Remembrance – The Owners, Crew & Notable Guest):
Owner/Guardian: John G. Alden
Owner/Guardian: Earl Wrandall Gray
Comments
Christopher Roberts – May 29, 2018
My grandfather the late Earl Wrandall Gray, of San Diego, Ca owned the Malibar III back in the 30’s and possibly the 40’s. I had one picture of this yacht racing/sailing solo across San Diego bay, with my father , William Roberts at the helm. I was hoping someone could tell me the yachts current whereabouts? Thank you, Chris Roberts