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Name: Corrie

Certificate number: 1383

Status:

Core Collection

Function:

Leisure Craft

Sub Functional Area:

Yacht

Type:

Clyde 30 Racing Yacht

Location:

Gosport, Hampshire, England

Current use:

Private: operating

  • Length Overall:

    12.81 metres (42.00 feet)

  • Thames Measure Tonnage:

    10.00

  • Draught:

    1.83 metres (6.00 feet)

  • Maximum Breadth:

    2.44 metres (8.00 feet)
Corrie - CORRIE - underway, port side.

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Builder

History

CORRIE is in the Clyde 30 Linear Restricted Class and was built as an Edwardian gentleman’s racing yacht. Designed by William Fife II and built on the Clyde, her first owner was W C Collins who successfully raced her in the 8 metre class. Her rig was altered from gaff to bermudian in 1910. She was bought by her current family owners in 1947 and moved to the Solent, and in 1998 an inboard engine was installed. Additionally the deck is now covered by fibreglass rather than canvas to protect the planking. Over the years she has raced extensively in the Solent and won the Cowes to Deauville Race overall in 1978. She was involved in the Americas Cup Regatta and participated in the races. CORRIE has also cruised widely to Spain, France and Holland and the family continue to race her on a regular basis.

Source; David Newberry, Advisory Committee, December 2008

These brief histories are compiled from details supplied by vessel owners and enthusiasts and from various reference works. National Historic Ships would be grateful for any corrections of facts or additional information for inclusion. Please contact ron.ellis@nationalhistoricships.org.uk

Subsequent developments

2008 - CORRIE was awarded a grant of £2,750 by National Historic Ships to cover the costs of strengthening her bow and repairing her mast. This work is currently in hand. Source; National Historic Ships, 2008

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