Alden Schooner | The History of The Schooner Curlew
A 1926 John Alden Designed Schooner, Curlew has a rich and varied history, which continues to unfold. Recognized in 2009 as a Historic Vessel by the City of Dana Point, CA, Curlew is a …
The Early Years - Alden Schooner
Bill contracted Alden to redesign Curlew’s sailing rig to a staysail schooner, then in vogue by competitive racers. The Lloyd’s Register of 1938 reveals her new Home Port to be Ashville, …
The Designer - Alden Schooner
During his lengthy career from the early 1900s to 1955, Alden and his stable of gifted designers supplied the American yachtsman with thousands of excellent boats, varying in size from …
Specifications - Alden Schooner
The Schooner Curlew Specifications The technical information and specifications of Curlew!
War Years | Alden Schooner
The famous schooner Atlantic, a 227 foot, William Gardner design, and who in 1905 with the Americas Cup skipper, Charlie Barr at the helm, won the Kaiser Cup a transatlantic race …
The Blueprints - Alden Schooner
The Blueprints A collection of Blueprints, Deck, Cabin and Sail Rigging plans
The Races - Alden Schooner
Curlew rafts with Schooner Kelpie and Schooner Dauntless on the weekend of the 03 Schooner Cup Race.
Dana Point - Alden Schooner
Bob Harrison being presented the Historic Schooner Plaque by the City of Dana Point. Dana Point Harbor is located in South Orange County California, about half way between Los Angeles and …
Tall Ships - Alden Schooner
(Square sails) Popular modern tall ship rigs include topsail schooners, fore and aft schooners, brigantines, brigs and barques. Windjammers are ships designed as merchant ships, but …
Abandoned - Alden Schooner
The schooner carried a raft, and 10’ dingy equipped with flares and emergency provisions. There are several accounts of what actually happened that day; two are available through the …