Current Vessels

Lizzie

Lizzie

Vessel Name   Lizzie
Builder   Edwin Bailey
Place built   Wellington
Year built   1909
Construction   Carvel kauri on birch
LOA   22'
LWL   19'
Beam   7' 6"
Rig   Gaff sloop
Displacement   1000 kg
Owners   Wellington Classic Yacht Trust (2010- ); Graeme and Annette Robertson (Lyttelton, 1977-1986, Auckland, 1986-19??); Bernie Wilson (Lyttelton, 1975-1977); Richard Johnstone (Lyttelton, 1968-1975); Owen Tracy Gough (Lyttelton, 1968); Harry Collett (Lyttelton, 1949-19??);  Cliff Heron (Lyttelton, 1937-1949) V. J. M. Boulton (Wellington, 1927-??); R. L. Button and W. W. Waddilove (Wellington, ca 1922-1927); Ian Tringham (Wellington, 1920-ca 1922); Charlie Neal (Wellington, 1912-1920); C J Ward (Wellington, 1909-1912)
Notes   Built for C J Ward of Wellington. Topsides raised 18" by Cliff Heron in 1937/8. Restored to original configuration by the Wellington Classic Yacht Trust 2010-2012.

Photos: Ward family collection
Photos: Known as Linnet
Photos: Tringham family collection
Lines drawn by Robin Aitken
Bruce Askew's initial restoration report
Articles:
An article by Gavin Pascoe
The first article below is contemporary and factual. The second article makes a lot of erroneous assumptions about her early years.
NZ Yachtsman 02 Nov. 1912
Traditional boats June 1987
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Photo source   NZ Yachtsman 02 November 1912
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Atalanta

Atalanta

Vessel Name   Atalanta
Builder   C. & W. Bailey
Place built   Auckland
Year built   1894
Construction   Centreboarder with a lead keel shoe
LOA   40
LWL   27
Beam   9
Rig   Gaff cutter
Owners   Wellington Classic Yacht Trust (Wellington, 2013-); Julian Matson (Marlborough and Port Chalmers, ca. 1980-2013); Bob Harris (Wellington, 1974-ca. 1980): Pat Millar (Wellington, 1962 - 1974); Jack Cox (Wellington, 19??-1962); Hugh Askew (Wellington, ca. 1945-1951); Cliff Cunningham (Wellington, ca1937-1944); M. Y. Lamb (Wellington, 1936-??); Basil Tonks and McCrory (Wellington, ??-1931-1936); Fred Hendry (Wellington, ??-1928-??);  Hill Brothers (Wellington, 1921-1926-??); Hill and Walker/Adams (Wellington, 1920-??); D. Beaumont, Ralph Aslin, and D. Porter  (Wellington, 1913-1920); Messrs Jones and Ingram (Wellington, 19??-1913); W. Hales (Wellington, 1902-1909-??); Otto Schwartz (Wellington, 1897-1902); Winstanley (Wellington, 1895-1897);  Charles Canning & Smith (Napier, 1894-1895)
Notes   Donated to WCYT by Julian Matson 2013. Centreboard configuration changed to external lead ballast 1914. Auxilliary (Overlander 4 cyl.) added 1927. Converted to Bermuda rig 1938. Lead external ballast lowered and rig increased 1945. Fred Hendry was VC of RPNYC. Often referred to as "Atlanta".
Article by Gavin Pascoe
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Ben Amor's sealed orders
Survey Report by Bruce Askew
Restoration Plan
Photo source   Alexander Turnbull Library
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