The Eleanor is a historic gaff-rigged racing sloop constructed in 1903 at the B. F. Wood shipyard in City Island, Bronx. Designed by Clinton H. Crane, this vessel exemplifies early 20th-century sailboat craftsmanship and racing heritage. The sloop features a hull length of 36 feet (11 meters), with a waterline length of approximately 28 feet (8.5 meters), a beam of 8.5 feet (2.6 meters), and a draft of 4.5 feet (1.4 meters). Its compact yet elegant design reflects its purpose as a racing vessel, optimized for agility and speed. The Eleanor has been recognized for its historical significance by being listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Its preservation highlights its importance as a representative example of early American racing yachts and maritime craftsmanship. The vessel's homeport is at the Catskill Marina, located at 10 Greene Street in Catskill, New York. In recent years, the Eleanor underwent a comprehensive restoration initiated in 2010 by the Hudson River Historic Boat Restoration and Sailing Society. This restoration effort, completed in 2020, aimed to preserve and restore the vessel to its original condition, ensuring its continued role as a working piece of maritime history. The Eleanor remains owned, maintained, and sailed by the Society, serving as a tangible link to the maritime traditions of the early 1900s and as a vessel of historical and nautical significance on the Hudson River.

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