Methusaleh

CLASS/SAIL
DATE BUILT
HULL NUMBER		Atalanta A87
August 1959
88
LAST NOTIFIED INFORMATION (to 2024) /
- Other namesGlobulin, Harmony
- ConditionRestoring
- LocationKerikeri, Bay of Islands, New Zealand
- Engine
- Rig
Comments: A restoration in the 1990s featured in the PBO. At this time the boat was fitted with small bilge keels and a stout skeg with vertically lifting rudder.. After sinking on her mooring, now being restored to better than new by shipwright owner. The restoration started in the UK and is continuing in New Zealand.
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A87 Methuselah update: on the move (again!)

A87 Methuselah update: on the move (again!)

2013 December - A87 is now in the new shed at home and we are planing some serious progress on her in 2014!
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A87 Refit continues......

A87 Refit continues……

2012 March - March 2012 Unbelievable! 6 months has slipped by and no significant progress has been made on Methuselah. However,
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A87 Methusaleh Hull Repairs

A87 Methusaleh Hull Repairs

2011 June - A87 Methusaleh Hull Repairs. Photo: IMG_3745.
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2010 A87 to New Zealand

2010 A87 to New Zealand

2011 March - 2010 A87 to New Zealand. Photo: A87 UK. Packing up…
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2006 and on - Iniitial restoration in the UK

2006 and on – Iniitial restoration in the UK

2011 March - 2006 and on – Iniitial restoration in the UK. Photo: A87. As is where is….Kingswear Devon
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A87 Methusaleh Keel Repairs

A87 Methusaleh Keel Repairs

2011 March - A87 Methusaleh Keel Repairs. Photo: Keel repairs.
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Sail_No Year BoatName Owner HomePort Condition Rig Engine Notable EVENT Comments
A872023Murray hopes to get back to Methusaleh this year.
A872020Restoration continues. Methusaleh in boatshed.
A872007Kerikeri, Bay of Islands, New ZealandMethusaleh shipped to NZ
A872006Reid, Seiko & MurraySouth CoastRestoringMurray & Seiko start extensive restoration. Exemplar keelbox repair and all new metalwork for keels.
A872005Boat put on the market
A872000Boat sinks on mooring Dartmouth due to fastening failure. Exact date unkonwn.
A871995Cardale, Capt JP RN(Rtd)AyrshireSir Michael died in 1996, boat handed over to nephew
A871992Sailing
A871991MethusalehJoughlin, Sir MichaelFindhordRestoringRestoration featured in PBO
A871981George Parker becomes HonSec
A871976Parker, Prof. WS GeorgeMerioneth YC, Barmouth
A871976GlobulinExact date of name change unknown
A871974Butler, Dr JPoole Harbour
A871965Nainby-Luxmore, Dr RC
A871959HarmonyViney, BJBirminghamSailing

AOA Bulletin and Press Appearances

ArchID Type AClass Category Ref Page No Title ABoat ABoat_Name Author APages AComments APrice ASort Link
322Bulletin26, T,F,31l. History1979-8023Atalantas in IrelandA87GlobulinParker G.110Link
359Bulletin26, T,F,31m. Cruises & Cruising1982-838Crews upon a CruiseA87GlobulinParker George110Link
379Bulletin26, T,F,31m. Cruises & Cruising1983-8423Scotland RevisitedA87GlobulinParker G.110Link
393Bulletin26, T,F,31m. Cruises & Cruising1985-868Atalanta in GuernseyA87GlobulinParker G.010Link
419Bulletin26, T,F,31n. AOA Events1987-885Discussion Forum in Melton MowbrayA87GlobulinParker G210Link
428Bulletin26, T,F,31l. History1988-8919Uffa Fox rememberedA87GlobulinParker G210Link
449Bulletin26, T,F,31n. AOA Events1991-923Discussion Forum in Hereford.A87GlobulinParker G230Link
466Bulletin26, T,F,31h. Rudder & Self Steering1992-937Buying and adapting MethuselahA87MethusalahJoughlin M220Link
465Bulletin26, T,F,31k. Exterior - Mods, Equipment & Gadgetry1992-937Buying and adapting MethuselahA87MethusalahJoughlin M220Link
1,328Press26, 31c. Boat Commentaries1995-11-PBO4Some Like it Hot - Fairey Marine Atalanta restorationA87GlobulinSir Michael Joughlin3PBO - Classic Cruiser Supplement. Detailed review of restoration including adding vertical lifting rudder and bilge keels. Author owned A31/2 in the mid 1960s and A87 c1991-95. B&W only00Link
613Bulletin26, T,F,31o. General2007-0835Buying an Atalanta and shipping her to NZA87MethusalahReid M710Link

Trophies

wdt_IDtrophyyearawardedtosailnoboatnameaward
wdt_ID trophy year awardedto sailno boatname award
8Coupe Bernard1985G ParkerA87GlobulinVisit to the Channel Isles
112Etchells1983G ParkerA87GlobulinBest Log in the Bulletin
200Charles Currey2007Murray ReidA87MethuselahMost Adventurous Journey