Sailing sloop. 25-30’ long. Local craft of Bermuda, built of Bermuda Cedar, a strong light timber. Single raked mast with triangular loose-footed mainsail (Bermuda Rig). Easily handled by one or two men. Used for fishing, freight carrying and Ploy work.
Bermuda SG514. SSS Ency
Alert (Sloop)
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Re: Alert (Sloop)
March 1877 she left from Bermuda for a fishing trip, thereafter not heard more of her till a month later when she was found where she has sunk.
Sunk in 40ft of water with all hands on the North reef at Bermuda.
Bermuda 1986 25c SG514.
Sunk in 40ft of water with all hands on the North reef at Bermuda.
Bermuda 1986 25c SG514.