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The Passat V

by Harold Seaglynn 2019

Passat V

The Passat V dressed all over and looking very smart.(Photo from the Harold Seaglynn collection.)

The Passat was built in 1951 at Niendorff, West Germany by Ernst Evers Yacht & Boatworks. She is 12.04m x 3.90m x 2.20m (41.1’ x 13.1’ x 6.1’) wood hulled 20.31gt 19.29. She is ketch–rigged and named for the famous four–masted barque Passat.

Passat V

Passat V on the hard. (Photo from the Harold Seaglynn collection.)

The Passat V was purchased by Martyn and Margaret Clark, Victoria BC in a condition requiring extensive reconstruction and restoration. This brought her back into top notch shape extending her life by many years. I purchased the boat from the Clarks.

Passat V

The banner of the Seaglynn family worn proudly on the Passat V. The motto is Fortis Perseverantia Omnia Vincit. (Translation, corrected for syntax is Valiant Perseverance Conquers All.) (Photo from the Harold Seaglynn collection.)

In 1951 she was owned by USA interests. In 1957–1973 she was owned by James R. Genge, Victoria BC. In 1973 she was owned by National Properties Ltd., Sidney BC. In 1973–1974 she was owned by Neil C.W. Wood (MO), Vancouver BC. In 1974–1978 she was owned by Victor D. Mesley (MO), Chemainus BC. In 1978 she was owned by Claus Golombek, Seattle WA USA. (In 1978 her Canadian register was closed.) In 2006–2012 she was owned by Martyn and Margaret Clark, Victoria BC. In 2012–2019 she was owned by Harold V. Seaglynn, Victoria BC. In 2019 she was owned by Herbert and Carolyn Rothenbacher, Olds AB.


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