Winter Wx and history
December 22, 2008
Sub-zero weather has reached Maryland and the North Fork of the Tred Avon River. Morning though toasty in our cabin with our Reflecks stove revealed skim ice across the river. The affect on Guildive was to dampen her motion in the gusts of westerly wind. We had a restful sleep but always mindful of the weather with our concern mostly for frozen pipes! We have found Guildive to be a champ as she fired up without hesitation thanks to a space heater in the engine room and ample insulation throughout the boat. We are very thankful to all the work her past owner had put into maintaining our new charge.
Here is a brief history of Guildive previously know as Sixpence, Istar II and originally launched as Restless. Guildive was built in 1934 and numbered hull 664 by the Wheeler Shipyard of Brooklyn, New York for Stuyvesant Fish. She has had 9 owners one of whom we are proud to state, the United States Coast Guard under the United States of America War Shipping Administration through the years of 1942 to 1945. As with all vessels of a grand age we are keen to record and celebrate her past and look forward to meeting people who have accompanied her and know of her passage. Guildive is a fine example of William Hand Jr.’s design grace but she has been adorned with additions over time and so is a vessel alive with character and vigor. We have chosen to celebrate her vigor and spirit by offering her the name Guildive a noun used in old French Caribbean Islands to name a rumm distillery.
Spirits Up!
The Guildy’s
N 38º46.20′ W 076º05.63′