Wavertree
Wavertree
Wavertree was built at Southhampton, England in 1885, one of the last large sailing ships built out of wrought iron. Today, she is the largest afloat. Wavertree is a four-masted monster that’s 377-feet long with nearly 45,000 square feet of sail. The tallest mast rose 17 stories above her decks. Wavertree had a wide-ranging sailing career from India to the South Atlantic and South America. Visitors can watch museum staff as they restore the Wavertree. For a schedule of ship restoration tours, call (212) 748-8590.