Raffles Light
 

this message is for Bobsprit

In the early 60s, I crewed and later skippered a 67' ketch (Raffles Light) owned, at the time, by Clarence H. Thayer (Sr VP of Sun Oil). I joined the crew in the Canaries and we sailed to the Caribbean eventually mooring in the US Virgin Islands. In doing a Google Search I noticed that in 2004 you had posted information referencing Raffles Light. I was supposed to sail her to Chesapeake Bay but a motorcycle accident rendered me "out of my commission". As far as I know "Raffles" did eventually finds its way to continental USA. Mr. Thayer died many years ago and, nearly four decades later I am now trying to track down the boat's whereabouts and owner.

I am wondering if you (or anyone else reading this thread) might have a link to the current owner is and/or the current home of this beautiful vessel.

Thanks in advance.

JohnnyCanuck (in Canada)

Raffles Light
 

On Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:24:59 +0100, JohnnyCanuck
wrote:


this message is for Bobsprit

In the early 60s, I crewed and later skippered a 67' ketch (Raffles
Light) owned, at the time, by Clarence H. Thayer (Sr VP of Sun Oil). I
joined the crew in the Canaries and we sailed to the Caribbean
eventually mooring in the US Virgin Islands. In doing a Google Search I
noticed that in 2004 you had posted information referencing Raffles
Light. I was supposed to sail her to Chesapeake Bay but a motorcycle
accident rendered me "out of my commission". As far as I know "Raffles"
did eventually finds its way to continental USA. Mr. Thayer died many
years ago and, nearly four decades later I am now trying to track down
the boat's whereabouts and owner.

I am wondering if you (or anyone else reading this thread) might have a
link to the current owner is and/or the current home of this beautiful
vessel.

Thanks in advance.

JohnnyCanuck (in Canada)

Looks like she is somewhere on Mt. Desert Island in Maine. Could be
Bass Harbor, Southwest Harbor, or Bar Harbor. My first guess would be
Southwest Harbor. That's home to some high end yacht builders and
restorers, (Hinkley) and a large collection of large wooden yachts.
Morris Yachts used to be in Southwest Harbor, but moved to Bass
Harbor. A boat like that needs a lot of skilled maintenance.

Vessel Name: RAFFLES LIGHT
Owner: MRO LP
16 WATERSIDE CLOSE
EASTCHESTER, NY 10709
USCG Doc. No.: 501584
Vessel Service: RECREATIONAL
IMO Number: *
Trade Indicator: Recreational
Call Sign: *
Hull Material: WOOD
Hull Number: *
Ship Builder: J.I. THORNYCROFT CO,LTD
Year Built: 1964

Length (ft.): 61.8
Hailing Port: MOUNT DESERT ISLAND ME
Hull Depth (ft.): 7.2

Hull Breadth (ft.): 18.3
Gross Tonnage: 58
Net Tonnage: 45
Documentation Issuance Date: August 21, 2007
Documentation Expiration Date: September 30, 2008
Previous Vessel Names: No Vessel Name Changes
Previous Vessel Owners: No Vessel Owner Changes

Raffles Light
 

On Sunday, August 17, 2008 7:24:59 AM UTC-7, JohnnyCanuck wrote:
this message is for Bobsprit

In the early 60s, I crewed and later skippered a 67' ketch (Raffles
Light) owned, at the time, by Clarence H. Thayer (Sr VP of Sun Oil). I
joined the crew in the Canaries and we sailed to the Caribbean
eventually mooring in the US Virgin Islands. In doing a Google Search I
noticed that in 2004 you had posted information referencing Raffles
Light. I was supposed to sail her to Chesapeake Bay but a motorcycle
accident rendered me "out of my commission". As far as I know "Raffles"
did eventually finds its way to continental USA. Mr. Thayer died many
years ago and, nearly four decades later I am now trying to track down
the boat's whereabouts and owner.

I am wondering if you (or anyone else reading this thread) might have a
link to the current owner is and/or the current home of this beautiful
vessel.

Thanks in advance.

JohnnyCanuck (in Canada)




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JohnnyCanuck
Hello Johnny, My name is John. My father and I spent two weeks sailing the Caribbean on the raffles light. This was about 1964 0r 65. My memory has faded some over the years. My father was a senior member of the Sun Oil staff.. Clarence told him he was taking a vacation and so he did. He took me and we landed on St. Thomas when the airport was a quanset hut. The raffles light was berthed in what I think was named yacht haven , Charlette Amilee. Forgive my spelling. I was 15. I can't help but wonder if you were the resident skipper at that time. I should also add I remember a beautiful blond being aboard.I had and lost some wonderful photos of the raffles light. I am wondering where to find any that may exist.

Raffles Light
 

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On Sunday, August 17, 2008 7:24:59 AM UTC-7, JohnnyCanuck wrote:
this message is for Bobsprit

In the early 60s, I crewed and later skippered a 67' ketch (Raffles
Light) owned, at the time, by Clarence H. Thayer (Sr VP of Sun Oil). I
joined the crew in the Canaries and we sailed to the Caribbean
eventually mooring in the US Virgin Islands. In doing a Google Search I
noticed that in 2004 you had posted information referencing Raffles
Light. I was supposed to sail her to Chesapeake Bay but a motorcycle
accident rendered me "out of my commission". As far as I know "Raffles"
did eventually finds its way to continental USA. Mr. Thayer died many
years ago and, nearly four decades later I am now trying to track down
the boat's whereabouts and owner.

I am wondering if you (or anyone else reading this thread) might have a
link to the current owner is and/or the current home of this beautiful
vessel.

Thanks in advance.

JohnnyCanuck (in Canada)




--
JohnnyCanuck
Hello Johnny, My name is John. My father and I spent two weeks sailing the
Caribbean on the raffles light. This was about 1964 0r 65. My memory has
faded some over the years. My father was a senior member of the Sun Oil
staff. Clarence told him he was taking a vacation and so he did. He took me
and we landed on St. Thomas when the airport was a quanset hut. The raffles
light was berthed in what I think was named yacht haven , Charlette Amilee.
Forgive my spelling. I was 15. I can't help but wonder if you were the
resident skipper at that time. I should also add I remember a beautiful
blond being aboard.I had and lost some wonderful photos of the raffles
light. I am wondering where to find any that may exist.

Raffles Light
 

Please ignore my previous ( top-posted message. )
I was trying to post a link to a photo of Raffles Light:
http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4142/4...432192b4_z.jpg

TonyB

wrote in message
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On Sunday, August 17, 2008 7:24:59 AM UTC-7, JohnnyCanuck wrote:
this message is for Bobsprit

In the early 60s, I crewed and later skippered a 67' ketch (Raffles
Light) owned, at the time, by Clarence H. Thayer (Sr VP of Sun Oil). I
joined the crew in the Canaries and we sailed to the Caribbean
eventually mooring in the US Virgin Islands. In doing a Google Search I
noticed that in 2004 you had posted information referencing Raffles
Light. I was supposed to sail her to Chesapeake Bay but a motorcycle
accident rendered me "out of my commission". As far as I know "Raffles"
did eventually finds its way to continental USA. Mr. Thayer died many
years ago and, nearly four decades later I am now trying to track down
the boat's whereabouts and owner.

I am wondering if you (or anyone else reading this thread) might have a
link to the current owner is and/or the current home of this beautiful
vessel.

Thanks in advance.

JohnnyCanuck (in Canada)




--
JohnnyCanuck
Hello Johnny, My name is John. My father and I spent two weeks sailing the
Caribbean on the raffles light. This was about 1964 0r 65. My memory has
faded some over the years. My father was a senior member of the Sun Oil
staff. Clarence told him he was taking a vacation and so he did. He took
me
and we landed on St. Thomas when the airport was a quanset hut. The
raffles
light was berthed in what I think was named yacht haven , Charlette
Amilee.
Forgive my spelling. I was 15. I can't help but wonder if you were the
resident skipper at that time. I should also add I remember a beautiful
blond being aboard.I had and lost some wonderful photos of the raffles
light. I am wondering where to find any that may exist.