Provident

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Provident is one of the medium-sized 'Mule' class of sailing trawlers, slightly smaller than Leader, but with a similar gaff ketch rig. She was built in the same yard as Leader, but which by then was owned by J Sanders..
She was sold into private ownership in the 1930s, and was used as a yacht until 1952, when she was acquired by the Island Cruising Club, based in Salcombe. She now has over half a century in use as a charter and sail training vessel in South Devon.

Provident is 70' long on deck, and 90' overall. She displaces about 80 tonnes in sailing trim. She has a beam of 18' and a draft of 8'6".

Down below she has been fitted out for her modern role. She has accommodation for twelve people plus four crew, a large saloon, galley, two heads (toilets), a hot shower, and a generator that supplies a ring main with 240v electricity. She has a well equipped navigation station with modern equipment including radar, GPS and DSC VHF Radio.