The Burgess name goes back many years when it comes to designing notable yachts, but we’re more familiar with W. Starling Burgess, the son, than his father, Edward, who died in 1891 after drawing up many successful yachts and fishing schooners.
Starling lived until 1947 and began designing yachts in 1901.
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Christopher Chadbourne says:
I’ve been a Starling Burgess fan ever since I saw his “Barnswallow” design in one of Uffa Fox’ books. The wonderful vignette in Lewellyn Howland’s book that describes how “Barnswallow” came about shed welcome light, as a counterpoint to Uffa Fox’ romantic description her design and building.
I don’t have a lot of bookshelf space on Sweet and Low, but “No Ordinary Being…” has her space and pride of place.
David Tew says:
Woodenboat issue #179 has a wonderful article about Pomelion, a 25′ cruising sloop designed by Marjorie Young for herself under Burgess’s eye. She was his last wife and very accomplished in her own right. The boat is now owned by Ben Philbrick (as far as I know). It would make a nice new build for someone if plans are available anywhere. Maybe after OCH’s Herreshoff Fish project! ;)