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Alexander Stewart - Specifications and history
Specifications:
- Length over all: 74ft
- Length on deck: 62.6 ft
- Beam: 19.6ft
- Draft: 8ft
- Rig: Gaff Rigged Ketch
- Builder: The Mitchell Family
- Year of Construction: 1988
History
In the late 60’s the Mitchells along with a good friend decided they would build a vessel to sail the oceans of the world including a journey into the Arctic Circle. The design was of great concern—the vessel had to carry 18 people over long journeys and in close company. After much deliberation, the Alexander Stewart was inspired by and styled after the famous ship which Joshua Slocum achieved the first solo circumnavigation of the globe in 1898. This is one of the most famous sailing adventure stories of sailing around the world single handed.
The Alexander Stewart was hand built in Sydney over 17 years by three generations of the Mitchell Family and is the celebration of Australia’s ship building and wooden boat craftsmanship skill. Commenced by Grandfather Alexander Stewart Mitchell, and passed down to his son Clive and his son Ivan the vessel is a work of art as well as a work of love.
Their eye to detail and craftsmanship has created one of the best presented vessels chartering in the Whitsunday’s with the unique layout of nine private cabins. The classic charm and rich timber fit out along with spacious open decks make a perfect vessel for island exploration.
After a number of years cruising the Queensland coast and a life of leisure in North Queensland “Alexander Stewart” has been made available for charter in the Whitsunday Islands under the banner of Tall Ship Adventures.