Vessel Profile

Spirit of Larinda

Spirit of Larinda
Photo: Alan Haig-Brown

Story

This training vessel was built in 1987 by Lahaina Welding Co. Ltd. (Drake Thomas).

Historical Notes

This vessel was based in Sausalito, CA for many years, sailing up and down the coast with the Lady Washington on Voyages of ReDiscovery, providing hands-on history programs teaching 4th and 5th graders about the exploration and trade along the West Coast in the 1790s.

In 2022 this vessel was advertised as being for sale.

Owners & Masters

In 1987 she was owned by Laurence H. Dorcy, Jr., Sausalito CA USA.

In 2004, she was owned by a Cape Cod sailing program and renamed the Spirit of Larinda; however, due to the unexpected death of her owner, she remained inactive.

In 2005-2022 she was owned by Gray's Harbor Historical Seaport, Aberdeen WA USA.

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