NO Yard Number GOSSAMER 1892
This yacht was designed by A.E. Payne and built in our Gosport yard in 1892 to the order of Francis Fitzpatrick Tower.
She was designed to the Length & Sail Area Rule as a One Rater and all wood built as a gaff sloop.
She was in sailing condition in Guernsey in 2012. Pictures attached
Particulars
Length Between Perpendiculars 19.2’
Length Waterline 17.7’
Beam 6.4’
Draught 4.1’
Thames Measurement 3 tons
Owners
1892 – 1896 GOSSAMER Francis Fitzpatrick Tower Southampton
1897 – 1915- GOSSAMER Denis Hurley Southampton
1925 – 1926 GOSSAMER T.D. Meekin & W.H.Hornibrook Southampton
1927 – 1929 GOSSAMER T.D. Meekin Southampton
1930 – 1931- GOSSAMER V.Feather Southampton
2012 GOSSAMER Not known Guernsey
2012 – 2012 GOSSAMER Elisabeth Laure Swift Guernsey
2012 – 2016 GOSSAMER Gerard Pierre SaunierCannes
We learn that the present owner is planning a thorough restoration