Eleanor (sloop) facts for kids
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ELEANOR (Sailing Sloop)
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Restored 1903 Raceabout class sloop Eleanor in 2020
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 Location in New York
Location in the United States
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| Location | Off Lower Main St. in Catskill Creek, Catskill (village), New York |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1903 |
| Architect | Clinton H. Crane |
| NRHP reference No. | 82001174 |
| Added to NRHP | December 27, 1982 |
The Eleanor is a historic sailboat, known as a gaff-rigged racing sloop. She was built way back in 1903 at the B. F. Wood shipyard in City Island, Bronx. A famous boat designer named Clinton H. Crane created her plans. Today, the Eleanor calls the Catskill Marina in Catskill, New York her home.
This special boat is quite large! Her main body, called the hull, is about 36 feet (11 meters) long. At the waterline, where the boat meets the water, she is around 28 feet (8.5 meters) long. Her width, or beam, is about 8.5 feet (2.6 meters). The part of the boat that goes under the water, called the draft, is about 4.5 feet (1.4 meters) deep.
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A Historic Boat: The Eleanor Sloop
The Eleanor is so important that she was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. This is a special list of places, buildings, and objects in the United States that are considered very valuable to history. Being on this list helps protect them for future generations.
Bringing Eleanor Back to Life
Over time, old boats need a lot of care. Starting in 2010, a group called the Hudson River Historic Boat Restoration and Sailing Society began a huge project. Their goal was to restore the Eleanor to her original glory. This means they carefully repaired and rebuilt parts of the boat that were worn out or damaged.
The Restoration Journey
The restoration work took many years. It was a big job to make sure every part of the Eleanor was just right. Finally, in 2020, the restoration was finished! Now, the Eleanor looks fantastic and is ready to sail again.
Eleanor Today: Sailing History
Today, the Hudson River Historic Boat Restoration and Sailing Society owns and takes care of the Eleanor. They also sail her, keeping her history alive on the water. This allows people to see and appreciate a beautiful piece of sailing history from over a century ago.
