Vessel Profile

Alegre

Alegre
Photo: Ron David

Story

This yacht, sail (sloop-rigged) was built in 1946 by Kettenburg Boat Works in San Diego, CA.

Historical Notes

In August 2019 Western Mariner magazine reported that David Sharp (Sharp Marine Restoration & Joinery) was restoring this vessel at Shelter Island Marina in Richmond BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1946 she was owned by G.W. (Bill) Kettenburg, San Diego CA USA.

In 1953 she was owned by Kenneth Croan.

In 1957 she was owned by Albert C. Martin Jr.

She was owned by an unknown owner.

In 1978 she was owned by Gil Niday.

In 1992 she was owned by an unknown owner.

In 1996 she was owned by Patrice Meigneaux.

In 2001 she was owned by John Vallone.

In 2019-2022 she was owned by David Sharp, Richmond BC Canada.

Name Significance

Named Eulalie for the wife of the builder. ‘Alkahi’ is Hawaiian for number one.

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