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Super Sovereign 35
A safe and seaworthy cruiser
A safe and seaworthy cruiser
Sovereign 35
The table Below is an Extract of the Excel sheet we keep in an attempt to record the history and whereabouts of the 20 Sovereigns built by Uphams and an unknown number by other yards and the those built by Barbican Yachts as Sloops. As you can see there are a few holes, however in the last few years since owning a Super Sovereign 35 some of the gaps have been filled and may more questions have yet to be answered especially how many were actually built. Presently there are 36 Sovereign 35’s listed.
It appears the moulds were destroyed by a storm in Plymouth now that is a pity.
It appears the moulds were destroyed by a storm in Plymouth now that is a pity.
Whistler, Sailed to New Zealand and Sold
Read about whistlers trip here
Read about whistlers trip here
Sephina 1972 version recently sold.
Read more on Sephina here
Read more on Sephina here
Merrick anchored in Cawsand bay in August 2005, Merrick is a 1970 Composite version with the original optional Charcoal burner in the main cabin, well looked after and based in Sutton Harbour
Lerryn Lady on her mooring, Queen Bee was moored next door, not bad odds of 2 SS35’s together considering the rarity. Now For Sale
Lerryn Lady For Sale
Lerryn Lady For Sale
Oleander, In the yard at Weir Quay in 2004, She is now sold and I believe in Falmouth being prepared for her voyage to Australia/New Zealand
Brigus, 1973 MkII, looking great under full sail. Presently being refurbished by the owner.
Queen Bee, 1976/77 built by E C Gransden in Kent she has an older Sister “Suzerain” also built by E C Gransden. QB had a new Gel Coat in 2005, just the other 80% of her to work on now.
Tingara, 1971 one of the early composites in fine condition and lovingly cared for.
More pictures of Tingara
More pictures of Tingara
Sea Bright at a confirmed Hull number 18 and built 1975 one of the last to be built by Uphams. Off down to New Zealand in June 2007 we will update on her progress as the journey continues
Read more on Sea Bright
Read more on Sea Bright
Twiga, A 1973 boat recently sold based in Ireland.
The Fleet I have traced to date with a picture, not bad as it is over 50% of the known Sovereign 35’s
Magus A 1981 SS35 Sloop Version she had been built and fitted out as a one-off sloop (well before the "Barbican 35" revival) for the first owner who lived in Portsmouth. The fitting out was done by John Perry of Portsmouth - he had been a wooden boat builder in better times but turned to this kind of work when his traditional markets became a bit thin. As a result ( and no doubt assisted by a handsome budget) the interior fit-out, and indeed all the fittings, were of an exceptional standard - all solid woods inside, beautifully crafted joiner work, lined drawers, custom-made metalwork everywhere, heavy-duty deck fittings. Even the winter cover was beautiful, with its perfectly spliced loops and ties. Everyone who came aboard noticed. I spoke to John Perry
The Following Yachts are “Barbicans” We believe these used the Hull Mould from the Sovereigns and therefore are included.
Na Mara Barbican 35 Built 1987 launched in 1991. These yachts have a striking resemblance to Sovereigns. Based in Scotland.
This is Sundance at anchor in Port Navas Creek on the Helford River. She now has a new Lister 40D engine which performs like a dream. And the old B&G “grey box” analogue instruments have been replaced with an attractive Ray Marine set up. I have found my little ship, over the years I have owned her, to be safe and seaworthy. In her past life, she has been to Australia and done two Atlantic crossings. Last year, I brought her from London to the SW and enjoyed some exhilarating conditions off Portland, as well as a few unforgettable calm passages of winter night sailing. She winters at Gweek. She is quite a head-turner.
Read More on Sundance Here
"Keeshond" (as in dutch barge dog). The hull number is possibly 13. . However that would mean that there was a gap of 1 year to our registration. But knowing a bit of its early history and that it was not built by Uphams this could explain the delay. The builder was Penpol boat yard Falmouth. It was registered early 1974, Perkins 4.108, Ketch, GRP (both)
Keeshond has had a interesting history and we were approached in Cape Verde and Darwin by people who have sailed on her in the past.
She is the kindest of boats and has got us through some real disasters. The picture is before the hull was refitted and is in the middle of the Pacific. We also found her to go to windward extremely well and have beaten a number of large yachts in very bad conditions.
Keeshond has had a interesting history and we were approached in Cape Verde and Darwin by people who have sailed on her in the past.
She is the kindest of boats and has got us through some real disasters. The picture is before the hull was refitted and is in the middle of the Pacific. We also found her to go to windward extremely well and have beaten a number of large yachts in very bad conditions.
We have owned MAYERO (Was Hasilrigg No 17 on the list) for 18 years and she has been a central part of the family. We bought her as MAYERO and I think it was the previous owners but one who had changed the name. Until August 2005 we kept her in Gosport and every Summer with our two children and numerous friends and family cruised Brittany, Channel Islands and West Country. In Aug 2005 my wife and I gave up work, let our house and set off on a long dreamt about three/four year expedition to the Med. We took MAYERO through the French Canals (Great fun for us but not a great option for a classic long keeler) and this year have cruised French/Italian Rivieras, Elba, Corsica, Northern Sardinia and are now wintering in a lovely old town called Tropea 40 miles north of Straits of Messina. Next April we intend setting off for the Ionian where we hope to spend Summer 2007.
MAYERO has been a fantistic friend through thick and thin and has given us enormous fun and huge pride of ownership.
MAYERO has been a fantistic friend through thick and thin and has given us enormous fun and huge pride of ownership.
Umphams HULL No.
Name
Moulder
Builder
Date Built
Engine
Rig
Construction
Curent Home Port
PLUG
NainJaune
NA
Uphams
?
?
Ketch
All Wooden
Built to High Standard as the Plug
Built to High Standard as the Plug
Wrecked
0
Flutina
Sea Glass
Uphams
24th April 1969
Perkins 35
Ketch
Composite GRP Hull and Wooden Coach
1
Merrick
Sea Glass
Uphams
26 August 1970
Perkins 4.107
Ketch
Composite GRP Hull and Wooden Coach
Sutton Harbour
2
Baluchi
Sea Glass
Uphams
March 1971
Ketch
Composite GRP Hull and Wooden Coach
3
Tingara
Sea Glass
Uphams
March 1971
Perkins 35
Ketch
Composite GRP Hull and Wooden Coach
Brighton
4
5
Lutra II
Sea Glass
Uphams
Jan 1972
Perkins 43
Ketch
6
Sanesta - Now
Lake Isle of Innessfree II
Sea Glass
Uphams
1972
Yanmar 3HM35
Ketch
Ardfern
7
Uphams
8
Chevin
Sea Glass
J Greene
Oct 1972
Thornycroft 38
Ketch
Florida
9
Sweet Briar
Sea Glass
Uphams
Feb 1973
Ketch
GRP
10
Lerryn Lady
(Was Mijo II)
(Was Mijo II)
Sea Glass
Uphams
Feb 1973
New Volvo Penta D2 40hp, fitted 2009 Thornycroft 35
Ketch
GRP
Fowey
11
Ban Kwai
Sea Glass
March 1973
Ketch
12
Brigus
Sea Glass
Uphams
March 1973
Thornycroft 35
Ketch
GRP
Falmouth
13
Keeshond
Sea Glass
Penpol Falmouth
1973
Perkins 4.108
Ketch
GRP
14
15
Ocean Hound
Sea Glass
Ketch
GRP
16
Valfreyia
Sea Glass
Uphams
1974
Ketch
17
Hasilrigg Now Mayero
Sea Glass
Uphams
Ketch
GRP
Med
18
Sea Bright
Sea Glass
Uphams
1975
New Beta 37.5
Ketch
GRP
En Route to NZ
19
Alanah of Gigha
was
Second Love
was
Second Love
Sea Glass
Uphams
1976
Ketch
GRP
France
Sovereign 35’s Unknown Hull Numbers or not Built By Uphams.
20
Oleander
Sea Glass
Uphams
1973
Perkins 4.107
Ketch
Composite GRP Hull and Wooden
Falmouth
21
Whistler
Sea Glass
Uphams
1973
Volvo 28HP New 1996
Ketch
GRP
NZ
22
Sundance
Sea Glass
Tucker Brown
Burnham on Crouch
Burnham on Crouch
1973
New Lister 40D
Ketch
GRP
Helford
23
Suzerain
Sea Glass
E.C Gransden Essex
1976
Perkins 4.108
Ketch
GRP
Torpoint Plymouth
24
Queen Bee
Sea Glass
E.C Gransden Essex
1977
Perkins 4.108
Ketch
GRP
Weir Quay
25
Magus
Sea Glass
Owner/John Perry Portsmouth
1981
Beta 1305 35HP
Sloop
GRP
Saltash
26
Sensibility
Sea Glass
Uphams
1975
Thornycroft
Ketch
GRP
Walton Back Waters
27
Blue Rail
Sea Glass
Tucker Brown?
??
??
Ketch
GRP
St Johns
28
Sephina
Sea Glass
Uphams
1972
Thornycroft 35
Ketch
GRP
Hythe Marina
29
Magic of Pompey
Built Pre Barbican
Sloop
GRP
30
Valfreya
Ketch
31
Eye Catcher
Ketch
32
Aloh
Ketch
33
Storm Maiden
Sea Glass
Self Build
Thornycroft
Ketch
GRP
Falmouth
34
Lady Adila
35
Eclipse
Iroko on Oak Frames
Lowestoft IBBTC
1988/89
Ketch
Wooden
Glasson Dock
Cedilla is a Super Sovereign, long keel, ketch built by Honnor Marine and Uphams of Totnes and Brixham in 1971 to a design by Holman and Pye. She has a GRP hull and deck and Teak and Mahogany coachroof and cockpit. Her comfortable accommodation provides up to five berths in two cabins. Mechanical propulsion is by Perkins 4.108 4-cylinder diesel.
Blue Rail - Recently discovered in St John following an email from the owners sister. “My brother recently died, leaving me his beloved ketch Blue Rail, moored in St. John.
I am not a sailor, though I love to crew, A friend is now the owner of Blue rail. The hull and exterior are in excellent condition. My brother was beginning to fix up the interior when he passed away. The boat needs new portholes and refinishing of the wood throughout the cabin. The sails are old as well.
I am not a sailor, though I love to crew, A friend is now the owner of Blue rail. The hull and exterior are in excellent condition. My brother was beginning to fix up the interior when he passed away. The boat needs new portholes and refinishing of the wood throughout the cabin. The sails are old as well.
Chevin -
Sensibility -