About this property
The Gypsy (previously known as the Witch and the Wren ) is a historic catboat. She was designed and built in 1900 by Bowdoin B. Crowninshield, as one of four identical sailing vessels, and was designated Crowninshield #149 . Her design was influenced by the "Seawanhaka Rule", instituted at the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club to govern important characteristics of racing boats. She has a spoon bow, low freeboard, and long overhangs rising out of the water fore and aft. Her hull is made of white cedar on an oaken frame, although the top levels have been replaced with cypress.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 08000533. It was listed on June 17, 2008.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was WITCH (catboat) listed on the National Register?
WITCH (catboat) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 17, 2008.
What type of historic resource is WITCH (catboat)?
WITCH (catboat) is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for WITCH (catboat)?
The period of significance for WITCH (catboat) is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1900.
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