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Detail - Hull 888

 
Status:DESTROYED
 
Original Name:How ComeCurrent Name:How Come
Hull No:888Home Port:
Contracted By:Eden B. KnowltonCurrent Owner(s):
Contract Date:9/14/1922Owner Since:
Class:15-FooterSail Number:
Sub-Class:Watch Hill 15
Original Rig:J&M
Current Rig:marconi
Original Price:$1,533Restored By:
LOA:24 ft. 6 in.Maintained By:
LWL:15 ft. 0 in.Notes:
Beam:6 ft. 9 in.
Draft:2 ft. 3 in.
Designer:Sidney Herreshoff
Other Resources:HCR
Gallery / Galleries:
 
Provenance:

OwnerYearsLocationBoat NameSail No.
Eden B. Knowlton1922 - 1937Watch Hill, RIHow Come8
Jack Burke1937 - 1938Watch Hill, RI 8

The boat was destroyed in the 1938 hurricane. Parts were used to rebuild 884 following the storm.



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