Posted by Dave Thewlis on May 29, 1996 at 15:17:34:
In Reply to: Goblin/Nancy Blackett posted by Ken Howell on May 28, 1996 at 02:18:08:
: A couple of years ago I saw Arthur Ransome's yacht the Nancy Blackett advertised for sale in Classic Boat. I know this boat was used as the model for Goblin in "We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea." Can anyone tell me where Nancy Blackett is now and who owns her?
In the latest SIGNALS on Page 21, we find:
"Nancy Blackett is up for sale, again. Anyone interested contact 01502-724721. Price 30,000 British Pounds Sterling."
I cannot remember who the current owner is although I believe I have heard, but a telephone call would presumably help. I know when Doug Faunt went over to the AGM he was interested in finding out about this and whether some form of group might be interested in acquiring her (he didn't seem to relish the notion of long-distance primary ownership of a boat, and who can blame him?)