CORONET
The Coronet is the flag ship of IRYS - The International Yacht Restoration School here in Newport. She arrived in 1995 and work has been underway since. A detailed account can be found at: http://www.Coronet1885.com with photos and explanations over years. It is overwhelming and amazing.
This yacht is the only one of her kind in the world. It is a most unique historical vessel and has had my heart since she got here. I dropped by today to photograph her current state and many of the original pieces that were removed and remain laying about the walkway as one views. Consider that many of these items are over 130 years old and have circumnavigated the globe several times.
Since 1995 she had been fully enclosed behind IRYS on Thames St. in Newport, RI. Just amazing!
I posted this gallery in April 2018 after my last visit. With the impact of the pandemic the workspace has been closed to the public. As of early November 2022 it has been announced that Coronet will be moved to Mystic Seaport where her restoration will continue for the next 3 years. As of December 2nd she launched for Mystic.
Read MoreThis yacht is the only one of her kind in the world. It is a most unique historical vessel and has had my heart since she got here. I dropped by today to photograph her current state and many of the original pieces that were removed and remain laying about the walkway as one views. Consider that many of these items are over 130 years old and have circumnavigated the globe several times.
Since 1995 she had been fully enclosed behind IRYS on Thames St. in Newport, RI. Just amazing!
I posted this gallery in April 2018 after my last visit. With the impact of the pandemic the workspace has been closed to the public. As of early November 2022 it has been announced that Coronet will be moved to Mystic Seaport where her restoration will continue for the next 3 years. As of December 2nd she launched for Mystic.
