From collection Jake Gillison Collection
LB2016.15.490
The launching of the 22' Friendship sloop AVOIR, Edgartown, Massachusetts. She was originally built as ERDA in Boothbay, Maine by McKie Roth, Jr. Miss Julie Chittenden, Miss Bertie Chittenden are seen in attendance for the launching. ERDA Design Specs LOA: 22' 0" Beam: 8' 0" LWL: 18' 0" Draft: 3' 6" Design or Class: Keel sloop Former Name: AVIOR Home Port: Vineyard Haven, MA Designer: McKie W. Roth, Jr. Boat Type: Friendship sloop Rig: sloop Sail Area: 450 Number of Engines: 1 Engine Model: Vire Total Engine Horsepower: 7 Fuel Type: Gasoline Builder Name: McKie W. Roth, Jr. Location Built: Boothbay ME Year Built: 1970 Documentation or State Reg. No.: MS 5872 XX Owner Name: Francis West, Jr. Yacht Club: Holmes Hole SC https://www.woodenboat.com/register-wooden-boats/erda
