Classic "Wianno Senior" Sloop Schooner, Sailboat, C.A. 1970's London England, Restored

This "Classic" Wianno "Crosby" Senior Sailboat was recently acquired from a collector in Cambridge, England. He acquired the boat through collector channels, and I was told that the boat originated from a nautical enthusiast who lived in Cambridge, England. The original owner, in Cambridge, owned it for 30 years or so. It was acquired by him from a relative's estate. This is all we know about this model.

It came to us in good condition, but it needed a good cleaning and also new rigging and brass, period accents which we acquired from one of our suppliers, "Appreciating Antiques", located in San Pablo, California. This classis model yacht is now in excellent condition and ready to experience a new owner.
The partial hull and full keel are a medium blue in color and the upper hull and deck are stained maple.
The construction is plank on frame veneers.

This vintage collector piece measures: 35"H x 28"L x 6"W. A medium sized antique that would complement any interior or collectors shelf.

Now it's Brief History:

JFK's "Victura" was a Wianno Senior. It was given to him by his parents as a birthday gift when he was 13-years-old. He used this boat to learn how to sail. His original Wianno is now displayed at the entranceway to the JFK library in Dorchester, Massachusetts.

The boat was originally designed in 1913−14 in the village of Osterville, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, for a group of sailors from the Wianno Yacht Club. They requested Horace Manley Crosby to design a sailboat for racing on Nantucket Sound. Manley Crosby was a member of the Crosby family, noted for building the famous Crosby catboats. Fourteen boats were delivered and raced that summer. Those fourteen boats were No. 1 Dione, No. 2 Wendy, No. 3 Telemark, No. 4 A.P.H., No. 5 Commy, No. 6 Snookums, No. 7 Bob White, No. 8 Sea Dog, No. 9 Marie, No. 10 Qui Vive, No. 11 Fantasy, No. 12 Whistle Wing, No. 13 Maxixe, and No. 14 Ethyl. All but two of these original boats have been lost. No. 7 now known as Tirza is in Osterville MA and No. 11 Fantasy is in the collections of Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, CT. All the other original boats have been lost due to deterioration, fires, or hurricanes. See the book, The Senior,[1] privately published in 1989 for the boat's 75th anniversary, for more information on the history of the class. That history was adapted from the article "Warriors of Wianno".[2] The book also contains several articles and photos by Wianno Senior owners and sailors.

SPECIFICATIONS AND VALUATION

The following is a list of factors which are considered in our ship model Appraisal/Evaluation if applicable.

1. General quality of craftsmanship: Excellent
2. Provenance: Cambridge, England
3. Rarity (i.e.: P.O.W. & DOCKYARD vs C.W. MORGAN) Member: Rare
4. Historically accurate (regards to plans/research) The International Society of Appraisers
5. Builder (reputation) International Congress of Maritime Museums
6. Methods & materials used in construction American Institute for Conservation of Historic Value: Wood Veneer.
7. Uniformity of scale and proportion Artistic Works: Accurate
8. Size (2” vs 10’) Nautical Research Guild: 28” L X6”W X 35”H
9. Present condition: Excellent
10. Era & vessel type: 1960's: Full Keel ( Reproduction)
11. Sails: Cotton
12. Finish (painted or natural). Painted / Stain
13. Overall display and presentation: Excellent

Class A
Scratch-Built Model: Model built entirely from scratch materials by the builder with no commercially fabricated parts except cordage, chain
and belaying pins.
Class B
Modified Scratch-Built Model: Model built from scratch, but supplemented by the use of some commercially fabricated accessories.
Class C
Modified Kit Model: Model built from materials provided in commercial kit, supplemented by other commercially fabricated parts or by
scratch-built parts.
Class D
Kit Model: Model built entirely from materials provided in commercial kits.
Special
Sub Categories: Model built and/or displayed in any of the following methods:
Antique • Waterline • Cross Section • Cut-Away • Exposed Interior • Sailing • Half Hull • Rare Materials • Diorama • Power • Mechanized •
Builders’ Model • Extreme Miniature • Ship-in-a-Bottle • Shadowbox • Americana • Folk Art • Decorative • Pond Model • Production • Other



This unique and historic class “B” yacht would make a great gift for that special person who likes history and the open sea. A truly wonderful piece of history that will " Turn Heads"

We ship all of our boats with some assembly required. We detach the sails and rigging for safe shipment. Instructions for minor assembly will be enclosed. Attach the sails and rigging and your boat is ready to enjoy! (Free Shipping!)

Value: $2175 to $2300 (Auction or Retail) 2024

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