Vessel Profile

Margaretta

Margaretta
Photo: John M. MacFarlane

Story

This yacht, sail (ketch-rigged) was built in 1937 by R.A. Newman & Son in Hamworthy, Dorset.

Historical Notes

Melodie Blundell (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 31/05/2019) stated that "A young Brit bought her. Elliot Roberts.

He is going to cruise this coast this summer, head for Mexico in the fall.

He has circumnavigation in mind, though Britain will be the final destination, which is where this vessel started."

Owners & Masters

In 1937 she was owned by UK interests.

In 1992-2019 she was owned by Grant & Melodie Blundell, Cobble Hill BC Canada.

In 2019-2022 she was owned by Elliot Roberts, UK.

References

Canada List of Shipping

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