Built
1920 in Chesapeake Bay Virginia and Rebuilt from Honduras Heart Pine,
Belizean Cabbage Bark, and other hardwoods of great strength and durability.
The original keel is still sound and intact. |
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To the right is the cargo hold and guest quarters. She also has a custom mahogany pilot house with two bunks, galley and head. |
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A new shaft and prop was installed to match the engine. |
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"The Winnie Estelle is the finest restoration of a Chesapeake Bay Buy Boat that I have ever seen." As quoted by Melbourne Smith when he visited Belize and sailed aboard the Winnie Estelle. Melbourne Smith overseen the construction of the M.V. California and the M.V. Pride of Baltimore. Melbourne came to Belize seeking material for these ships and the incredible lumber available in Belize is also what the Winnie Estelle is rebuilt with. |
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