Annie (sloop)


The Annie.
Career (United States) USA
Name: Annie
Owner: Mystic Seaport
Builder: David O. Richmond
Completed: 1880
Status: Museum Ship
General characteristics
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, the Annie was built for Henry H. Tift and was used for competitive racing. The Annie was donated to Mystic Seaport in 1931 and became 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. ^ Mystic Seaport Accessed December 11, 2008.
  2. ^ Mystic Seaport Accessed December 11, 2008.