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Registration number
2327
Status
Archived
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Details
Function
Leisure Craft
Subfunction
Yacht
Location
Cowes
Vessel type
Cutter
Archive reason
Loss by fire
Current use
None
Available to hire
No
Available for excursions
No
Web address
www.witch1902.co.uk
Construction
Builder
Sibbick, Charles & Co, Cowes
Built in
1902
Hull material
Wood
Rig
Gaff Cutter
Number of decks
1
Number of masts
1
Propulsion
Motor
Number of engines
1
Boiler type
None
Boilermaker
None
Dimensions
Breadth: Beam
8.40 feet
(2.56m)
Depth
6.90 feet
(2.10m)
Length: Overall
35.90 feet
(10.95m)
History
WITCH is a gaff cutter of carvel construction, oak frames and pine deck. She was built in 1902 by Charles Sibbick and Co Limited of Cowes, Isle of Wight. Built as a yacht, she remained in commission until bought by her present owner in 2006. Since then she has been slowly returned to her original specification, replacing the 1970s coach roof etc. Charles Sibbick, although unknown today, was world famous before 1900, building nearly 300 yachts for royalty among others. WITCH is one of only about 15 remaining and is the only one of her type.
Unfortunately this vessel was destroyed in a boat yard fire in 2016.
Key dates
-
1902
Built by Charles Sibbick and Co Ltd of Cowes, Isle of Wight
-
2006
Bought by her present owner
-
2012
Relocated from Emsworth to Cowes for restoration
-
2014
Undergoing restoration to her original specification, replacing the 1970s coach roof, etc
-
2016
Destroyed in a boat yard fire at Cowes
Grants
-
September 2012
The Sustainability Grant award in January has been withdrawn
-
January 2012
A Sustainability Grant of £1000 for remedial work was made from the Strategic Development Fund of National Historic Ships UK
Own this vessel?
If you are the owner of this vessel and would like to provide more details or updated information, please contact info@nationalhistoricships.org.uk
