GWENDOLIN
GWENDOLIN
Years Active: 1870-1960s
Vessel Type: Wooden Schooner
Schooner
Nationality: Falkland Islands
Sank “quietly” while moored adjacent to Stanley Cemetery in the mid-to-late 1960’s after more than 90 year’s service. Exact date unknown.
Main Use:
Coasting, later Lighter
Years Active:
1870-1960s
Power:
Sail and Motor
Built:
1870
Size:
108.77 Gross, 77.24 Net tons
30.51 x 6.34 x 3.75 metres
(length, breadth, depth) metres
Design/Build:
Camper & Nicholson at Gosport, Hampshire, England
Main Use: Coasting, later Lighter
Built: 1870
Power: Sail and Motor
Design/Build: Camper & Nicholson at Gosport, Hampshire, England
Size: 108.77 Gross, 77.24 Net tons
Dimensions: 30.51 x 6.34 x 3.75 metres
GWENDOLIN was formerly a renowned racing yacht that was once engaged in the British knockout heats for the America’s Cup yacht race. In 1906, 36 years after she was launched, she was bought by the Falkland Islands Company to support their local business, taking supplies to settlements and bringing back wool. On 25th March 1908, GWENDOLIN dragged her anchor in a severe gale and was badly damaged. Three other vessels, SAMSON, LAFONIA and DUC D’AUMALE, also dragged their anchors that night. By 1910, GWENDOLIN was making heavy weather of her voyages – once taking taking 24 days to make a return trip to Fox Bay from Stanley. When the steam vessels COLOMBUS and FALKLAND were introduced, GWENDOLIN went into semi-retirement, becoming a ‘useful’ Lighter. In 1923, after a 19-day voyage to Darwin, an auxiliary engine was fitted. In 1941, GWENDOLIN’s registration was closed and she spent the rest of her days as a Lighter in Stanley Harbour.
GWENDOLIN was formerly a renowned racing yacht that was once engaged in the British knockout heats for the America’s Cup yacht race. In 1906, 36 years after she was launched, she was bought by the Falkland Islands Company to support their local business, taking supplies to settlements and bringing back wool. On 25th March 1908, GWENDOLIN dragged her anchor in a severe gale and was badly damaged. Three other vessels, SAMSON, LAFONIA and DUC D’AUMALE, also dragged their anchors that night. By 1910, GWENDOLIN was making heavy weather of her voyages – once taking taking 24 days to make a return trip to Fox Bay from Stanley. When the steam vessels COLOMBUS and FALKLAND were introduced, GWENDOLIN went into semi-retirement, becoming a ‘useful’ Lighter. In 1923, after a 19-day voyage to Darwin, an auxiliary engine was fitted. In 1941, GWENDOLIN’s registration was closed and she spent the rest of her days as a Lighter in Stanley Harbour.
