NY-10 Linnet, was built for Amos French, from 1916-1930's she was owned by Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Talcott of Nova Scotia. Later she returned to the U.S. and was actively sailed in Maine, New Brunswick and Cape Cod. In the mid-1990's she was purchased by Federico Nardi who undertook a painstaking restoration underwritten by Patrizio Bertelli, head of the Prada America's Cup Syndicate. She was relaunched in 1998 and sails the Med.
Sources:
Yachting Magazine, 3/55
WoodenBoat Magazine, 07+08/80
WoodenBoat Magazine, 05+06/05
William Cannell article
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