Merritt · Hull No. 19 · 1972

Caliban III

Photograph · Merritt's Boat & Engine Works

Merritt Hull 19, a 42-footer launched in 1972 as Caliban III.

Build sheetMerritt · Hull No. 19 · 1972

Designer
Merritt's Boat & Engine Works, in-house
Built for
F. R. Merritt Sr.

Her story, name by name

  1. 1972 – present

    Caliban IIICurrent

    Confirmed · merrittboat.com, Wikipedia

  2. 1972

    Delivery

    Launched 1972 as Caliban III, Hull 19 in the yard's registry, 42 feet.

    Confirmed · merrittboat.com, Wikipedia

SistersOther Merritt 42s, then 1972 builds

  1. Jane-S VNo. 20 · 42197342 ft
  2. No. 21Nanylaunched as Sansouri · 3 names since 1974No. 21 · 42197442 ft
  3. No. 22Fighting Lady3 names since 1974No. 22 · 42197442 ft
  4. Picaflorlaunched as Caliban II · 3 names since 1969No. 18 · 42196942 ft
  5. No. 17Cat's Meowlaunched as Caliban · 3 names since 1968No. 17 · 42196842 ft
  6. No. 24Cinco WNo. 24 · 42197642 ft

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