Gannon and Benjamin Celebrates Launch of Artemis
Gaff-rigged sloop was designed by Nat Benjamin and built at Gannon and Benjamin shipyard.
Gaff-rigged sloop was designed by Nat Benjamin and built at Gannon and Benjamin shipyard.
Nat Benjamin and Andrew Cockburn.
Nat Benjamin and Andrew Cockburn.
Leslie Cockburn christens the new hull.
Leslie Cockburn christens the new hull.
About 100 people, including Cockburn family and Gannon and Benjamin shipwrights, were on hand for launch.
About 100 people, including Cockburn family and Gannon and Benjamin shipwrights, were on hand for launch.
Sloop is designed to be a pocket cruiser but is capable of going long distances.
Sloop is designed to be a pocket cruiser but is capable of going long distances.
Construction of the Artemis, the 31-foot gaff-rigged wooden sloop with a distinctive canoe stern began last September at the Gannon and Benjamin Marine Railway. On Friday, Sept. 2 she was launched at Vineyard Haven Harbor after being christened by Leslie Cockburn.
Artemis is the 86th design drawn by Mr. Benjamin, and 72nd boat built by the renowned yard on the Vineyard Haven waterfront.