M.V. Abegweit (1)

Built:
1946
Launched:   1947  A school holiday is declared and almost half of the                                  population of the province turns out to see the boat
Port of Registry:
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Route:
Cape Tormentine, New Brunswick to Borden, Prince Edward Island
Length:
372 feet
Width:
61 feet
Gross Tonnage:
7000
Passengers:
950
Autos:
175
Crew:
150

Interesting facts:


Renamed Abby with the arrival of the M.V. Abegweit (2) in 1982

Sold in 1983

In 35 years, the Abby made 123207 crossings and sailed almost 1145585 miles

Curently serves as a Clubhouse with Columbia Yacht Club in Chicago


More pictures of the Old Abby found here
Interesting web page dedicated to the M.V. Abegweit found here
New home of the M.V. Abegweit found Here
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