Annie (sloop)
 Annie | |
| History | |
|---|---|
 United States | |
| Owner: | Mystic Seaport |
| Builder: | David O. Richmond |
| Completed: | 1880 |
| Status: | Museum ship |
| General characteristics | |
| Length: | 28 ft (8.5 m)[1] |
| Propulsion: | Sail |
| Sail plan: | Sandbagger sloop |
Annie is a Sandbagger sloop located at Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Connecticut, United States. Built in 1880 in Mystic by David O. Richmond, Annie was built for Henry H. Tift and was used for competitive racing. Annie was donated to Mystic Seaport in 1931 and was the first vessel in their collection of watercraft.[1] In 2004 she underwent an extensive restoration to return her to her original configuration.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Annie - Sandbagger". Mystic Seaport. Retrieved 2008-12-11.
- ↑ "Restoring the Sandbagger Annie". Mystic Seaport. Retrieved 2008-12-11.
Coordinates: 41°21′45″N 71°57′55″W / 41.36250°N 71.96528°W
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