The last ship that the esteemed L. Francis Herreshoff personally oversaw the making of was this Herreshoff classic clipper ketch design. Renowned as a distinguished Ticonderoga ketch design, "Native" is known for its sailing adventures primarily in New England and occasional ventures towards the South, to the Bahamas. In 1998, it found a new home in Chesapeake Bay and is presently situated in Deltaville VA.
The same individual has been the proud owner of Native for over two decades, an expert who is well-versed with wooden boats. As he grows older, he's decided to put the boat on the market. At present, it's stationed on the hard in Deltaville Virginia. There're no recent surveys or objective evaluations of its structural integrity. The hull planks continue to be their original, unaltered state. For several months, Native has been on the hard for upkeep and to allow potential buyers to inspect it conveniently. It has, however, been kept in the water regularly. Even though it has been maintained vigilantly, it isn't ready to cut loose and set sail immediately. A thorough investigation by an expert is required to confirm her navigational competency. You'll find it in Deltaville, Virginia.
This classic should not be overlooked!
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This Herreshoff classic design clipper ketch was the last vessel that L. Francis Herreshoff personally supervised the construction of. "Native" is a famous Ticonderoga ketch design. This boat was sailed mostly in New England and often went South to the Bahamas. Brought to Chesapeake Bay in 1998, she is in Deltaville VA.
NATIVE has been owned by the same person for 20+ years, a knowledgeable “wooded boat guy”. He is aging and thus selling. She is currently on the hard in Deltaville Virginia. There is no current survey or independent evaluation of the structural condition. The hull planks have not been re-fastened. She was in the water and usually stays in the water and has been on the hard for several months for maintenance and ease of potential buyer examination. This is not a cast off the lines and sail away vessel though she has been maintained. Native would need a deep dive by a knowledgeable person to verify her seaworthiness.
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