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The
16-tonne Cornish lugger, Spirit of Mystery, is set to see the light of
day for the first time this morning – in preparation for its June 21
launch.
ADVENTURER Pete Goss is today expected to unveil the sailboat in which he plans to recreate a historic sea journey to Australia.
It
has taken 10 months to build in a Millbrook boatyard. It includes wood
from Nelson's Victory, the Cutty Sark, and part of the rigging from the
SS Great Britain.
Mr Goss plans to follow in the wake of the Mystery, which took seven men from Newlyn to Melbourne in 1854.
He
said: “We know she looks good on paper and close up, but there is
nothing like being able to stand back and really appreciate her in all
her glory
“It will be a great day for the team and we look forward to being
able to look at the boat from a distance and see her lines. The launch
draws closer by the day and I can't wait to take her for a sail.”
True to the original, the 37ft vessel has no engine or electrical and navigational systems.
It is being drawn into the boat yard so the masts can be stepped and final touches added.
While its launch is due to take place on June 21, the 12,000-mile voyage will begin in October.
The
launch, at Innsworke Mill Boat Yard in Millbrook, will be open to the
public and will include a range of free entertainment. Starting at 5pm,
the Spirit of Mystery will be gently lowered into the water at high
tide – 7pm.
Mr
Goss, from St John in south-east Cornwall, has competed in six
transatlantic and two round-the-world races. Further details are
available at www.petegoss.com.
article copyright WESTERN MORNIGN NEWS
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