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Designer: A. Grenier-Le Marchand of Havre
Builder: Grenier – le Marchand of le Havre
Year: 1911
Home Port: Essex
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Ex nag – International 8 mtr.

Built in 1911 by Grenier – le Marchand of le Havre for the Marquis de Cussey.

Constructed to Lloyds A1 Standards of 10 and 12 year old mahogany, copper fastened.

Lead ballast – 3800 kilos.

Spoon bow and counter stern.

Length overall – 40 feet.

Beam – 7.7 feet.

Draught – 4.9 feet.

Originally rigged as a cutter, but presently Bermudan, the original mast being extended to facilitate this conversion. A raised cabin has been added to provide for more comfortable cruising, and a small Volvo diesel engine installed. The hull is in excellent original condition.

Accommodation comprises 6 berths, flushing toilet, gas stove and sink/nav. table.

Gemma can be seen ashore at Pin Mill, which is located on the river Orwell, being a short car journey from Harwich, England.