Wooden Ships Comments on this Laurent Giles Vertue Vertue No. 47, designed by Laurent Giles and built by Harry Feltham of Portsmouth in 1952.  All teak planking and non-ferrous fastenings. She has a very well documented history of extensive cruising throughout the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s with trips to Scotland, France and the Baltic.  She … Continue reading Laurent Giles Vertue