Down on Elba, Peter Radclyffe talks about the issues involved in restoring and repairing a many decades old traditionally built boat made for the Mediterranean. I hope folks can see it, because he has some interesting points to make…
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Bicentenary of Napoleon’s arrival at Elba – restaged using Peter Radclyffe boat
Yesterday the folks of Elba marked the day two centuries ago when Napoleon landed on the island to live in exile – and used boatbuilder and designer Peter Radclyffe’s newly built 6m gozzo La Grace for the purpose.
She’s a little high on her lines as she’s waiting for an engine and other things to be installed.
The local newspaper has stories and great photos here and here, and put up the YouTube video above. The pomp and style seems entirely in keeping, and I love the hats…
Peter’s Facebook page has photos of the boat, including these:
