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SS Goldfield

Built in 1930 at the James Arch and Sons Shipyard, George Town, Grand Cayman — designed by Fossie Arch at age 23. Renowned as the most beautiful and fastest schooner ever built in Cayman. 14 illustrations across three formats.

"She was the most beautiful schooner I ever saw — her lines were perfect, her canvas was white as snow, and when she moved through the water she seemed to fly."— Contemporary account, George Town, 1935
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Profile Elevation
Profile Elevation
Lines Plan
Lines Plan
Deck Plan
Deck Plan
Sail Plan
Sail Plan
Construction
Construction
Interior
Interior
Specifications
Specifications
Full Sail
Full Sail
At Anchor
At Anchor
Turtle Fishing
Turtle Fishing
Regatta
Regatta
Full Sail
Full Sail
Sunset
Sunset
Harbour
Harbour

Cayman Maritime Heritage

A visual research archive by Monte Lee Thornton documenting the golden age of Caymanian seafaring — the 100-foot working schooner, the SS Goldfield, and the modern sailor's spirit.

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  • Crew Colour Studies
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  • Smooth Sailing

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© Monte Lee Thornton — Cayman Maritime Heritage Archive — All images produced at 300 DPI for large-format print.