1870 cutter re-Colin Archer Norwegian

[gentlemandave]

How do I get a classic antique boat in a museum or preserved?
I have uncovered a Norwegian Sailing cutter lying safely in a mud berth in England. She was built in 1870 is registered in Norway as "Fante Ruggen"

used as Pilot boat for 30 years from 1870 to 1900. then spent 70 years ferrying the Norwegian Army.

Rescued and Rebuilt in Denmark in 1970

I have been told that the only other boat of this age and design was raised from the seabed and recovered at a cost of a million pounds
Can anyone verify this story?

I have also been told on good authority "She should be in a museum somewhere"

her details are as follows
37' x 15 ' 6' draught

perkins diesel in smooth running order.

1870 pre colin archer as copied by the master

Oak frames pitch pine.sides & decks. Masts are larch.

attention required to woodwork, one plank in hull needs replacing (well above waterline)

Who will rescue this boat? what museum could I approach?

















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[Transcur]

Do you wish to sell her or just make sure that she doesnt get lost forever? There is a strong Colin Archer group in Norway it may be worth contacting them. The more history you can collect/ discover of the craft will help. How much work needs to be done. Is the rig ok? What sails does she have sails ? John Leather published a good book about Colin Archer and his boats.

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