About Faramir Built in 1982 specifically as a sail training vessel, Faramir is 22.35m overall with a bermudan ketch rig. Her original name was ‘Arethusa’, after the name of her original owners. She later became ‘Bulldog’, and finally ‘Faramir’ since 2006 when she became part of The Cirdan Sailing Trust. Faramir remains a dedicated vessel
About Queen Galadriel Built in 1937 as a Baltic Trader, Queen Galadriel is 33m overall with a gaff ketch rig. Her original name was ‘Else’, after the Captain’s daughter. The Cirdan Sailing Trust took ownership of Queen Galadriel in 1983 and have maintained her as a sail training vessel ever since. She remains the flagship
‘Moosk’ 1906 Gaff Yawl This fine gaff yawl was was built in 1906 as a classic gentlemen’s cruising yacht by W.H. Thomas in Falmouth, UK. Moosk is traditionally rigged, at 39ft on deck and a bowsprit giving her an overall length of 58ft. Moosk is the smallest of three vessels in The Island Trust’s fleet.
About ‘Pegasus’ 2008 Gaff Cutter Built as a replica Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter, Pegasus was commissioned by The Island Trust as a custom-built addition to their sail training fleet. Pegasus was designed by Ed Burnett, and built by The Bristol Classic Boat Co. by the Rolt brothers in Bristol’s Floating Harbour at Redcliffe Wharf. Ship
Excelsior LT472 Excelsior LT472 was built by John Chambers of Lowestoft in 1921, as a sailing smack. She was bought by a local fishing consortium after their previous smack (built 1885) had a sad ending after a collision in the fog with a steamer. In 1935, Excelsior was sold to a Norwegian owner and converted
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