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Raffles Light
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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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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 |
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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) -- 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. |
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wrote in message ... 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. |
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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 ... 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. |
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