Kathleen and May

Kathleen & May moored on the River Torridge in Bideford, Devon
History
UK Civil EnsignUnited Kingdom
NameKathleen & May
Ordered1900
BuilderFerguson and Baird
Laid down1900
In serviceApril 1900
Out of service1961
Reinstated1999
Homeport
  • Connah's Quay (1900-1908)
  • Youghal (1908-1931)
  • Appledore (1931-1961)
  • Bideford (1999-2012)
  • Liverpool (2012-present)
Identification
StatusMuseum ship
General characteristics
Class and typeSchooner
Tonnage136 GRT
Length
  • LOA 126 ft (38.40 m)
  • LWL 98.4 ft (29.99 m)
Beam23.2 ft (7.07 m)
Speed17.15 knots (31.76 km/h)

Kathleen and May is the last remaining British-built wooden hull three masted top sail schooner. Registered in Bideford, North Devon, but presently based in Gloucester, she is listed as part of the National Historic Fleet.