VOYAGE IN KETCH
[from our own correspondent] LONDON, March 23 The 65-year-old Bideford-built ketch Two Sisters (85 tons) went over Bideforcl (Devon) Bar two days ago on the start of tlie most adventurous and romantic stage of Iter already chequered career —a voyage to New Zealand via the Panama Canal. On hoard were Mr. J. H. Bartlctt, of Catford, London, the owner of the boat and organiser of the venture; his wife; her sister, Miss Southard; an engineer, Mr. Angicr, of London; and an American, Mr. Dresser. Two local sailors are taking the ship to Littlehampton, where the rest of tlie party ot 24 will join Mr. Bartlctt. and tlie voyage across tlie 'Atlantic will begin.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23319, 12 April 1939, Page 13
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