| SPECIFICATIONS | |||
| Year | 1934 | Beam | 4.76m |
| Designer | Artur Miller | Draft | 3m |
| Builder | Abeking & Rasmussen | Displacement | 45t |
| Type | Bermudian Ketch | Accommodation | 2 double berths, 1 twin berth, |
| Construction | Mahogany on steel | 2 crew berths. Large saloon. | |
| Length | 23.5 m | 2 shower rooms. |
History
1933: Designed by Artur Tiller and build by Abeking & Rasmussen No. 2817, Germanischer Lloyd 100A1, Ordered by Dr. Peter Müller, Chur, Switzerland
1934 (The 12th of June): Launched as “ Swastika “, Bermudian Schooner, Swiss Flag.
1934: Sold to Mr.John Chinnick, England, renamed “ADRIA”, Blue Ensign, R.D.Y.C.
1935: Rerigged as Half Gaff/Half Bermudian Schooner at Abeking & Rasmussen
1936 / 1937: Pictures of Mr. John Chinnick: “ADRIA” cruising in Scottish Waters
1939: Sold to Mr Guy La Chambre St.Malo France, renamed “BRIANTAIS”, French Flag. Confiscated by the German Army in St. Malo. Rumours: General Erwin Rommel used her.
1951: Sold to ADRIA Syndicate, Teignmouth England, renamed “ADRIA”, Blue Ensign R.D.Y.C.
1955: Rerigged as a Bermudian Ketch by John Illingworth, using the original masts. Deck adaptation.
1958: Sold to Brigadier Wakeham OBE, Blue Ensign R.D.Y.C 1961: Sold to Mr.Aldo Basetti, Italy, Renamed “ ADRIA II”, Italian Flag 1966: Sold to Mr. Eric Delwart, Belgium, “ADRIA II” Belgium Flag 1975: Sold to Mr. Claude Derain, France, “ADRIA II”, French Flag 1992: Sold to “Kokentek” Sarl, France, “ADRIA II”, French Flag 1997: Sold to Cornelius and Antonia Kotterer, renamed “ADRIA”, Dutch Flag Refit in Southhampton ( 1955 )Genoa ( 1962 ), Antibes (1976 ), La Spezia (1985 ,1986 ), Sète, Barcelona ( 1997- 2000) Motor Cummins 180 M completely overhauled ( 2002 ). Adria is in a “ready to go anywhere” condition.
