Name/Title
Catamaran, SailingEntry/Object ID
1970.002Description
Catamaran sailboat, scull seat
1970.002
Boat Type: Catamaran
Builder: Charles Owen Bailey
Year Built: 1888
Length: 17'4" Beam: 7'
This boat was designed and built by Charles Owen Bailey at 20 years of age. It is a one of a kind. The donor is the son of the builder. He thought it appropriate that this one of a kind boat be displayed. He and all other members of his family were generous to the Museum with donations to help pay for reconstruction.
Photo in archives #1584-
"The first Catamaran ever built on the St. Lawrence River. It was built by William Pitt Bailey of Ogdensburg, NY in 1888."Collection
BoatsAcquisition
Accession
1970.002Source or Donor
Bailey, George W.Acquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Manufacturer
Bailey, Charles OwenDate made
1888Notes
Early Date: 1888
Propulsion: Sail, Oar
Engine: 0.000Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
304Location
Gallery
*Homer L. Dodge GalleryBuilding
*Elizabeth & Bolling Haxall BuildingRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Bailey, George W.Person or Organization
Bailey, Charles Owen