Forums Announcements Sad news re Ketch #164 Mary Murray

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      Mark Oppe
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      Commissioned in 1980 by Capt Murray US and sailed to Antigua
      Bought by English Doctors David and Audrey King-Davies 1993
      Bought by Mark Oppe U.K. citizen 2007 in Carriacou, Grenada
      Lovingly maintained and cruised by owners, friends and family mainly between Grenada and Antigua 1993-2019
      Bought by Sam Baker US citizen. Renamed “ Sammy Don’t “ by new owner in 2019
      Dragged onto rocks and sunk and in St Thomas Feb 2024. Owner not on board.
      A very well founded, solid yacht. Still with original Westebeke engine. Testament to build quality at Pearson yard and regular maintenance by owners. A sad loss but happy memories.

      Mark Oppe

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