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Halcyon Days are here again after �1million facelift - Milford Mercury
Thursday 29th March 2007
This article was published in the Milford Mercury on March 29th 2007
Marine enthusiasts will be delighted to see a 95 foot ketch return home to Milford Haven at noon today (Thursday).
The Halcyon has recently had a �1m facelift to restore it back to its former glory and it is expected to create quite a splash in the town.
Originally built in 1929, the craft is made up of teak and oak frames and a team of skilled craftsmen have been toiling for almost a year to do her justice.
Built for renowned industrialist Sir Samuel Turner the vessel is known as the Fine Old Lad Of The Seas.
Turner enjoyed the Halcyon in her heyday, sailing her until 1944. The impressive craft was later sold to Camper & Nicholsons and passed through the hands of numerous seafarers before Dr Andrew Armour became the proud owner.
Armour entrusted his new vessel into the capable hands of Tommi Nielsen, who was given the task of revitalising the tired vessel.
The newly restored Halcyon will no doubt wow the crouwds when she enters the Haven