Tag: English Harbour

English Harbour, Antigua – Then and Now

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Nelson's Dockyard charter yacht fleet managed by Nicholson Yacht Charters, Inc. sailing the Eastern Caribbean

Nicholson Yacht Charters, Inc. was established in English Harbour, Antigua in 1949, and in those days the style of yachts was largely wooden, classic, monohull yachts with lots of old world charm and leaded glass cupboards.  Since those days the style of yacht has gone from classic Fife-type schooners to modern auxiliary sailing ketches to… Read more »

Cruising With Your Pet: The Story of the Nicholson’s of Antigua

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How Amber the Cat Changed the Course of the Nicholson Family Cruise in 1949 My grandfather Vernon E. B. Nicholson was a commander in the Royal Navy during World War II. His job was to scour the English countryside for suitable boats to convoy sailors to the beaches of Normandy, and there on the mud… Read more »