Penguin 7718
Penguin 7718
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1965 John Wright Penguin, #7718
This boat is a pristine 1965 John Wright Penguin sailboat in original condition, designed and built in Philadelphia. The boat is in mint condition and comes with its original sail and trailer (a Cox trailer), which are also in mint condition. Accompanied with the Penguin are extra sails, a spare trailer tire and other accessories. The Penguin’s provenance is complete and fully documented. Some of the paperwork is beautifully framed. The abundance of original documentation includes the original purchase order for this custom boat. This exact boat was staged for over three months in the Philadelphia Museum of Art and featured in its special exhibition store supporting the exhibition American Watercolor, In the Age of Homer and Sargent. The exhibition catalogue written by the Museum curator Kathleen A. Foster inspired the nautical theme of the store and is why the boat was made central to the exhibition experience. The Penguin was a hit and created much excitement among visitors and across social media channels. All the attention attracted visitors from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, the Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia, and yachting clubs across the area, as well as the Wright family and former Wright boat builders. This Penguin is special and a masterpiece. While these boats are not rare, everyone including the Wright family has not seen one at this age in such superior original condition. For more information please contact James at: james@jcinc.net Posted: January 28, 2020