Desiree

Desiree, photo by James R. Taylor

Built in 1913 according to the International First Rule.

HISTORY:

Desiree, photo by James R. Taylor
Desiree, photo by James R. Taylor

SPECS:

International Rule FIRST Rule
Year Built 1913
Designer Anker & Jensen
Builder Anker & Jensen
Hull ID Number design #: 128
First Owner Carl D. Danielsson
First Name Sibyllan
First Country Sweden
Original Homeport Stockholm
Other Names Sibyllan (1913), Sirocco (1919), Scirocco (1926), Dux (1930), Marisetta (1948), Valeria (1956)
Current Status / Condition laid-up
Current Location Fiumicino, Italy
Construction Wood on steel frames
Length Overall 19.54 m.
Length Waterline 12.76 m.
Beam 3.35 m.
Draft 2.40 m.
Sail Area gaff 261 sq. - present 173 sq. m.
Engine Aifo mod. 8041M - 95 HP