A Dora Blu

Historical Summary:

Owners Stephens Brothers 43 Yard nr 593. ON 232 678, delivered 1933.

  • 1931 Keel laid
  • 1933 17th of August Sold to A. Botto. Docs available.
    Obviously the boat was 90 % finished by the time the contract was signed. There were some minor changes in the otherwise standard boat spec.
    The boat was delivered to Armando Botta on 30st sept 1933 and named Armador.
  • Sold or renamed Zest . No info, however it is noted on the Haggin museum list.
  • Sold or renamed Sans Souci . No info, same as above.
  • 1941 15th of Dec conscripted by the USN and assigned to USCG and registered as PY 135.
  • 1942 returned from USGC to USN.
  • Probably left at the Oakland Yacht club. Mail sent out. No answer.
  • https://www.history.uscg.mil/home/about-us/
    Above website from the USCG makes some mention but very little. Mail sent out. No answer.
  • Owned by Ward Wardmen, now named Hazel [Info Haggin Museum]
  • 1978 Sold to Larry Lee who renamed the boat Legends. [Info Haggin Museum]
  • 1986 Sold to John Korty, renamed to Dora [1991 Info CYA]
    Documentation obtained from seller
  • 2006 3rd of March Sold to Leo & Carlice Aarens.
    Vessel transported to Holland. Fully restored. Now sailing Dutch Waters.

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