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FROM THE FOC'SLE - EXTRA
News from The Museum of Yachting
September 12, 2006

 

The Museum of Yachting's ANCHOVY RECOVERED TODAY!

The 90- year old wooden boat broached and sank on September 2nd in 50 feet of water South East of Rose Island in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. The two crew were quickly pulled from the water by Team Alinghi, who were nearby competing in the Farr 40 Pre-World Championship Regatta.

As soon as weather conditions allowed, several volunteers and supporting organizations began searching for the vessel on behalf of the Museum of Yachting. After a number of unsuccessful attempts, a volunteer diver located her on Monday (9/11). Thanks to the collaborative efforts of Oldport Marine headed by Matt Gineo and Ron Ackman and MoY volunteers, Anchovy was brought to the surface today.

According to MoY Director of Operations Andy Segal, "the outpouring of support and offers of assistance from the local community was overwhelming. While Oldport Marine was ultimately responsible for the recovery of Anchovy, we would like to also express sincere gratitude to all of the individuals and organizations that stepped forward to assist with the location and recovery of this important classic yacht. We are happy to report that she looks to be in fine condition, and after a bit of attention she is expected to again grace the Museum's boat basin next Spring as part of our in- the-water collection."

Anchovy is one of the original Fish Class sloops commissioned by Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club in 1916, she was donated to the Museum of Yachting in 1985 by Dr. Roy C. Gumpel.