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Built for Sir A Mortimer Singer KBE, the sewing machine tycoon, Astra was modified to compete under the J Class rule of the 1930's. She was completely restored at the Beconcini Cantieri of La Spezia and continues to be based in Italy. |
| Name: | Astra |
| Designer(s): |
Charles E Nicholson |
| Type of Boat: | 23-Metre(3rd International Rule) |
| Year Built: | 1928 |
| Built by: | Camper & Nicholsons, Gosport |
| LOA m / ft: | 35.05m / o.115' |
| LOD m / ft: | / |
| LWL m / ft: | / o.75' |
| Beam m / ft: | 6.16m / o.20' 2 |
| Draft m / ft: | 4.21m / o.13' 8 |
| Yard No: | 355 |
| Sail Stats: | Sail Area: 755 sq.m |
| Construction: |
Honduran mahogany planking on steel frames with yellow pine decks. |
| Other: | Original tonnage: 164 |
