The Kona I found was grounded and wrecked off Australia in the mid 20's. I'll keep looking. I know a schooner guy who ought to know something.
Compare the raised gunwale combing at the bow with the single oval chock. It's identical in both photos. The raised pilot bridge, dual masts, and...
I'm certain it is the same boat. Here's a clearer picture of her.[ATTACH]
Compare the original saloon to the photo above.[ATTACH]
Yep, Eric. You beat me to it! i think the 1925 date is correct. The pictures above are from the sales brochure put out by the owner in 1953,...
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Looking for the original identity of this one, called at the time "Ballerina." She looks like a Mathis Trumpy, but maybe not. None of the vessels...
Any more details you can furnish? I found a Kona, schooner built in 1901 that was 184' LWL and 674 GRT which is BIG. It was in Merchant Vessels of...
[ATTACH] Mathis on right
[ATTACH] Another mystery Mathis
[ATTACH] Taken in Marathon
[ATTACH]This was taken in Tampa
[ATTACH] Here's one in 1930 in St. Petersburg - un-named.
[ATTACH] Another un-identified Mathis in Ormond Beach
[ATTACH] Here's another I'd like to identify. 85' LOA
[ATTACH]Wish I could identify this one!
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