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Annie (sloop)

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The Annie.
History
USAUnited StatesUnited States
NameAnnie
OwnerMystic Seaport
BuilderDavid O. Richmond
Completed1880
StatusMuseum Ship
General characteristics
PropulsionSail
Sail planSandbagger sloop

Annie is a Sandbagger sloop located at Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Connecticut, United States. The Annie was 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 the Mystic Seaport in 1931 and became the first vessel in their collection of watercraft.[1] The Annie underwent an extensive restoration in 2004 to bring her back to her original configurations.[2]

References

  1. ^ Mystic Seaport Accessed December 11, 2008.
  2. ^ Mystic Seaport Accessed December 11, 2008.