Annie (sloop)

Annie is a Sandbagger sloop located at Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Connecticut, United States. Built in 1880 in Mystic by David O. Richmond, Annie was built for Henry H. Tift and was used for competitive racing. Annie was donated to Mystic Seaport in 1931 and was the first vessel in their collection of watercraft.[1] In 2004 she underwent an extensive restoration to return her to her original configuration.[2]

Not to be confused with the Anne, a sloop captured during 19th-century West Indies anti-piracy operations.
Annie
Annie
History
United States
Owner: Mystic Seaport
Builder: David O. Richmond
Completed: 1880
Status: Museum ship
General characteristics
Length: 28 ft (8.5 m)[1]
Propulsion: Sail
Sail plan: Sandbagger sloop

See also
  • Annie 30, a sailboat design with the same name

References
  1. "Annie - Sandbagger". Mystic Seaport. Archived from the original on 2009-04-14. Retrieved 2008-12-11.
  2. "Restoring the Sandbagger Annie". Mystic Seaport. Archived from the original on 2007-07-13. Retrieved 2008-12-11.


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