Bridgewater Ketch Irene - 01
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Bridgewater Ketch Irene - 01

Gaff Rig Ketch.
She was built 1907, not only the last of the Bridgewater ships built, but the last afloat.
She was built for the coal trade by FJ Carver. She worked hard, also for the Bridgwater Brick and Tile Company.
She became a house boat (c1960) and a Caribbean cruise vessel (1980);
In 2003 fire broke out and she sank Marigot Bay, St Maartens.
Raised and Rebuilt with the help of National Historic Ships in 2008 at Trematon, Cornwall.
84.95 x 20.98 x 8.98 feet; 97 grt.
Approaching Newlyn Harbour
10th September 2009.
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