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  1. 07-16-2009, 09:07 AM #1
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    Default Ketch 'Cariad,' 1896 - photos

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    The largest and oldest gaff ketch in the world, Cariad, built in Southampton in 1896.


    LOA 118'
    LOD 106'
    LWL 81'
    Beam 18'-6"
    Draught 12'-6"
    Sail area 9000 sq ft total

    Historic photos here.

    Photos during restoration in Thailand here.

    Head shipwright was Tasmanian Mike Howett.

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    Wow, thanks for the links Mike!!
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    Default Re: Ketch 'Cariad,' 1896 - photos

    I remember her in rough condition in Hurricane hole St Lucia. She had a refit after that, I think it was in Southampton, but much of the interior was built in Antigua or was it the other way around. O.K I looked it up
    Following several years of chartering in the West Indies, it was decided to completely gut CARIAD I and restore her to her original style and beauty. This was commenced in Antigua, West Indies in January 1981 and, when the vessel returned to England to participate in Cowes Week in 1983, the work was completed by Southampton Yacht Services. The modification was extensive, the gimbaled table, steering gears and wheel, ship's bell and the binnacle being the only equipment reused. 35% of the hull is replaced.
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    Default Re: Ketch 'Cariad,' 1896 - photos

    the tropics sure take their toll.
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    I remember when she arrived in Antigua. Came over from South Africa. Was owned by a group of guys who made her ready for the trip. Robyn, (can't remember his last name even though he was at my wedding in '77. Long time ago.), stayed aboard as Capt. She had shortened masts and no topmasts in those days. Sailed on her once,she had cavernous main salon.......just reminiscing. Great to see she's still going strong.
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    Default Re: Ketch 'Cariad,' 1896 - photos

    Very nice- don't know about oldest ketch though- there's this for instance-
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    Gareth...said Hurricane hole being Marigot Bay? Nice hidey hole....
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    Default Re: Ketch 'Cariad,' 1896 - photos

    Quote Originally Posted by paladin View Post
    Gareth...said Hurricane hole being Marigot Bay? Nice hidey hole....
    Same place, it's where they filmed the 1960's Dr Dolittle. Seems to be built up now and it used to take a little more navigational knowledge. I'm sure there are GPS waypoints now
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    Default Re: Ketch 'Cariad,' 1896 - photos

    Mike, thank you so much for these wounderful pictures and the link.
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