The Herreshoff Fish Class sailboat Bluefish (HMCo. #790), from the collection of the Herreshoff Marine Museum / America's Cup Hall of Fame in Bristol, Rhode Island. The vessel, one of the first group of Fish Class boats built for the Seawanahaka Yacht Club in 1916, has an impressive pedigree. The Herreshoff Museum in Bristol, R.I acquired her in 1991, at age 75, for on-the-water use with their educational programs after a significant restoration.

The boat was recently deaccessioned from this institution, one of the nation's historic maritime treasures. The Museum believes she is an excellent restoration-to-sail candidate for private ownership. The vessel is at this point not an appropriate candidate for study and exhibition in the museum setting, and the museum does not at this time have the need in their on-water collection for this vessel. The Herreshoff Marine Museum hopes instead to see her back on the water with the right owners, actively contributing to the vibrant community of Herreshoff sailors, owners, and enthusiasts.

Specifications: LOA 20' 9"
Beam: 7' 1"
LWL: 16' 0"
Draft 3' 1"
Design: Seawanahaka Fish Class
Rig: Gaff Sloop
Year: 1916
Home Port: Bristol, RI
Designer: Nathanael G. Herreshoff
Builder: The Herreshoff Manufacturing Co., of Bristol, Rhode Island

The first fleet of Fish Class boats was commissioned 1916 and were all named after various fish. The first boat of the class was named Manatee, followed by colorfully named sisters Cod, Bluefish, Shark, and Anchovy etc. Prominent individuals including J.P Morgan and W. Emlen Roosevelt were owners of Fish Class boats. Bluefish was initially purchased by Howard C. Smith.

Condition: The boat has undergone one major restoration and one refurbishment. Information on rebuilds/refurbishment is available. More detailed condition reports and additional photographs are available by request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in excellent condition. Please message us through the online bidding platform or call Guernsey's at 212-794-2280 to request a more thorough condition report.