Profil du navire

Astrocyte

Astrocyte
Photo: Paul Nixon

Histoire

This yacht, sail (sloop-rigged) was built in 1960 by Gould, Dr. Charles E.G. in West Vancouver, BC.

Notes historiques

In 1964 this vessel raced in the Pacific International Yachting Association Swiftsure Lightship Classic under skipper Charles E. Gould (West Vancouver Yacht Club) placing 12th overall.

In 1965 this vessel raced in the Pacific International Yachting Association Swiftsure Lightship Classic under skipper Charles E. Gould placing 61st overall.

In 1966 the Goulds began a five year global circumnavigation to Australia, New Guinea, Indonesia, Seychelles, Brazil, Hawaii and home living aboard until 1980.

Propriétaires et capitaines

In 1960-1980 she was owned by Dr. Charles E.G. Gould & Ruth Gould, West Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1980-1989 she was owned by John West, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1989-2001 she was owned by Walter (Hap) Rimmer.

In 2001 he transferred it to his Maria A. Rimmer, Lantzville BC Canada.

She transferred it to Paul and Iris Nixon (daughter and son in law), Ladysmith BC Canada.

In 2014-2016 she was owned by Paul Nixon, Ladysmith BC Canada.

In 2017-2019 she was owned by Paul & Iris Nixon, Nanaimo BC Canada.

In 2023-2024 she was owned by Stephen Phillips, Ganges BC Canada.

Reconstructions

50 fto LOA. 18ft Beam. 7 foot draft.

Remotorisation

Repowered to 63bhp auxiliary diesel engine (2000c) Repowered in 2010 to 110hp diesel.

Références

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Photo Courtesy of Paul and Iris Nixon (Email Paul Nixon - Nauticapedia 18/11/2015)
  • heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
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