Longboat "Raven"

Longboat Raven

"Raven" is 22 feet long, with a swing keel, weighing in at under 1000 lbs. She has been altered to fit in (quite well) with re-enactment events from the period of 1760 to 1820. The running and standing rigging has been changed to "Roblon" for a more period look and wooden blocks and deadeyes have been made as well. The mizzen has been changed to carry the same rig as the main. This is a great sea boat that can handle just about any wind condition going and generates a lot of keen interest by all who see her. Raven coming into Fortress Louisburg under shortened sail after a trip out through the heads in1995.70k. Click here Drascombe for a great Web site in the UK for all you need to know about these boats.