So they saved Armenia, the mythical boat that was given up for “doom”
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Do you remember the story of the Armenia boat? The CNB 66 that was built years ago to participate in a circumnavigation of the globe by sail that was supposed to promote Armenia to the world.
And which Venice’s exceptional high water had dumped on the docks amid general indifference. Our complaint and photos of the 20-footer lying on the docks of the island of San Lazzaro degli Armeni, a 20-minute vaporetto ride from St. Mark’s Square, have gone around the web. “The sad end of a beautiful and never-used boat. And now, who gets it back?” we had wondered in the article.
SAVED BY A FRENCHMAN
Fortunately, someone did. “Armenia, the CNB 66 that toured the world for the Armenian cause, after being tossed to the curb by tide and wind has finally been sold and salvaged,” writing this is noted nautical appraiser Davide Zerbinati, who points out “actually had been sold before the accident. The shipowner (a very determined Frenchman) with 3 balloons and 3 energetic men taking advantage of the high tide managed to disengage her by pulling her by the mast.
The boat fished 2.75m and was resting on a circumferential meter of mud. It will go into refitting abroad. A quote had been requested with the relevant permits, for dredging, towing etc etc, but the Frenchman went with his head. The budget was important.” And again, “The aluminum boat had no damage except for a crack in a weld in the bow, grouted. The engine is running.”
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