Emma Duck
| CLASS/SAIL DATE BUILT HULL NUMBER | Atalanta A179 May 1964 184 |
| - Other names | |
| - Condition | Destroyed |
| - Location | Rye, Sussex |
| - Engine | Volvo MD6B 10hp |
| - Rig | 3/4 Wood |
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o Gallery - photos through the years
o Blog and Forum Topics - contributed photographs and commentary
o Register - key changes through the years
o Press Appearances - AOA Bulletin and public media articles
o AOA Trophies and Awards
o Gallery - photos through the years
o Blog and Forum Topics - contributed photographs and commentary
o Register - key changes through the years
o Press Appearances - AOA Bulletin and public media articles
o AOA Trophies and Awards
Gallery
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A179 The blister is saved
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A179 A179 Emma Duck deteriorating in Rye
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A179 A179 Emma Duck deteriorating in Rye
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A179 A179 Emma Duck deteriorating in Rye
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A179 A179 Emma Duck deteriorating in Rye
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A179 A179 Emma Duck deteriorating in Rye
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A179 A179 Emma Duck deteriorating in Rye
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A179 A179 Emma Duck deteriorating in Rye
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A179 A179 Emma Duck deteriorating in Rye
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A179 A179 Emma Duck deteriorating in Rye
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A179 A179 Emma Duck deteriorating in Rye
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A179 A179 Emma Duck deteriorating in Rye
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A179 A179 Emma Duck deteriorating in Rye
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A179 A179 Emma Duck deteriorating in Rye
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A179 A179 Emma Duck deteriorating in Rye
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A179 A179 Emma Duck deteriorating in Rye
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A179 A179 Emma Duck deteriorating in Rye
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A179 A179 Emma Duck deteriorating in Rye
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A179 A179 Emma Duck deteriorating in Rye
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A179 A179 Emma Duck deteriorating in Rye
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A179 A179 Emma Duck deteriorating in Rye
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A179 A179 Emma Duck deteriorating in Rye
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A179 A179 Emma Duck deteriorating in Rye
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A179 2017 The stern deck looks in good sound condition.
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A179 2017 The engine might need some work!
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A179 2017 Blister lacks varnish but looks in excellent condition
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A179 2017 Keel steelwork does not look too bad.
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A179 2017 The marks on the decks are mainly dust, but it does like one or two seams are opening up.
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A179 2017 Sterndeck
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A179 2017 She has been covered for many years.
Contributed Blog
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 | A sad day for A179 Emma Duck2022 October - A small team visited Rye last week to rescue parts from A179 Emma Duck before she is destroyed. The Secretary and Committee have worked hard in recent years to support the owners of Emma Duck in restoring her to her former glory. Sadly this proved impossible and when two members of the Committee came ...Comments: |
 | Atalanta 26: A179 Emma Duck – SOLD2017 March - Emma Duck was excellently looked after for many years by AOA members, and she retains many original Atalanta features, with some later additions attributed to an extended stay in the Med. She is currently ashore in Chichester Harbour. Sound Interior with smart vinyl berth cushions, varnished table/chart table/coachroof, sink, cooker, water tank and sea toilet. She ...Comments: |
 | Memories of my ownership of A179 Emma Duck in 1970s2016 November - Memories of my ownership of A179 Emma Duck in 1970s. Photo: 7 – Julie & Steve in Emma Duck’s Tender 1972. My children in the Duckling Dinghy.Comments: |
References in Forum Topics
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Register
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| Sail_No | Year | BoatName | Owner | HomePort | Condition | Rig | Engine | Notable EVENT | Comments |
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| A179 | 2022 | Rye, Sussex | Destroyed | Seen in Martello Boatyard, Rye, uncovered and in a very sorry state. Owner's ill health had prevented restoration and boat no longer viable restoration. Boat donated to the AOA for parts to be salvaged for use on other restorations. The remains were burnt | |||||
| A179 | 2019 | Scoble-Hodgins, Nick | Restoring | New owner intends to restore in Emsworth. | |||||
| A179 | 2019 | Ennis & Tom Lawton, Louise | Seeking Trailer to support restoration. | ||||||
| A179 | 2016 | Still for sale, under covers in yard Emsworth. (See Boats for Sale) | |||||||
| A179 | 2009 | Storing | Sank at moorings, attributed to failure of rudder bridle allowing the rudder to drop on a falling tide. Recovered and stored. | ||||||
| A179 | 2006 | Emsworth | Boat offered for sale £8500 | ||||||
| A179 | 2000 | Lawton, Tom & Louise | Woodbridge | For sale £8750. Bought by Hon.Sec | |||||
| A179 | 1999 | Cockpit was rebuilt in varnished ply, the varnished coachroof was epoxy-glassed, and the varnished forehatch was re-veneered. Aircraft ply was used to rebuild the aft deck. | |||||||
| A179 | 1996 | Volvo MD6B 10hp | New engine, 12"x10" prop | ||||||
| A179 | 1995 | Creates AOA flag design chosen by Members. | |||||||
| A179 | 1990 | January, blows off blocks in yard resulting in two holes in the hull. Martin Bennet assisted the owner fitting new keel mechanisms, new keel bolts, new keel plates, all in stainless steel | |||||||
| A179 | 1989 | Mitchell, Martin | Ipswich | ||||||
| A179 | 1988 | Pin Mill | Martin and Janet Bennett assist the owner replacing much of the decking. | ||||||
| A179 | 1987 | Upnor, River Medway | New rigging fitted after the 1987 Hurricane. | ||||||
| A179 | 1983 | Granger, Steve | East Coast, UK | ||||||
| A179 | 1981 | Put up for sale £5500 | |||||||
| A179 | 1978 | Sets out on world cruise in January 1978, in very bad weather. January 1979 in Paris and then on to the Med and Malta. Cruise then stops and Emma Duck returns to the UK | |||||||
| A179 | 1976 | Williamson, Capt | River Trent, UK | ||||||
| A179 | 1974 | May, GJS | Bristol | ||||||
| A179 | 1971 | Mossman, HG | Devon | ||||||
| A179 | 1964 | Emma Duck | Duckworth, Sir R | Kent | Sailing | 3/4 Wood | Ford 100E |
AOA Bulletin and Press Appearances
| ArchID | Type | AClass | Category | Ref | Page No | Title | ABoat | ABoat_Name | Author | APages | AComments | APrice | ASort | Link |
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| 325 | Bulletin | 26, T,F,31 | j. Interior - Mods, Equipment & Gadgetry | 1979-80 | 25 | Extensive Cruising - Modifications for. | A179 | Emma Duck | Williamson C. | 0 | 1 | 0 | Link | |
| 324 | Bulletin | 26, T,F,31 | k. Exterior - Mods, Equipment & Gadgetry | 1979-80 | 25 | Extensive Cruising - Modifications for. | A179 | Emma Duck | Williamson C. | 0 | 1 | 0 | Link | |
| 555 | Bulletin | 26, T,F,31 | n. AOA Events | 2001-02 | 13 | East Coast Rally | A179 | Emma Duck | Lawton L | 3 | 1 | 0 | Link | |
| 564 | Bulletin | 26, T,F,31 | g. Hull and Decks | 2002-03 | 13 | Dinghy repair | A179 | Emma Duck | Lawton T | 1 | 1 | 0 | Link | |
| 808 | Bulletin | 26, T,F,31 | b. Class Reviews and Appreciations | 2022-23 | 22 | Atalanta A179 Emma Duck - Retrospective on her death | A179 | Emma Duck | Richard James | 2 | A look back at the life of A179 Emma Duck and the modifications owners made. Sadly she lay neglected in a boatyard for many years and was scrapped in 2022. Parts were salvaged and the hull was burnt on the November 5th bonfire in Rye. | 0 | 0 | Link |
Trophies
| wdt_ID | trophy | year | awardedto | sailno | boatname | award |
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| wdt_ID | trophy | year | awardedto | sailno | boatname | award |
| 132 | Etchells | 2001 | T & L Lawton | A179 | Emma Duck | Best Log in the Bulletin |
| 162 | Sinclair | 1995 | M Mitchell | A179 | Emma Duck | Services to the AOA |