'Cachalot': the story of a Kentish smack yacht
‘Cachalot’ on passage to Dunkerque. 85th Anniversary of Operation Dynamo, May 2025
Photo credit: James Gilbert
Log book
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Stormbound & departure for Ramsgate, May 2025
30 May , 2025It became clear during Thursday that the fleet may be delayed on their return to Ramsgate. Perusing all the forecasts … Continue reading Stormbound & departure for Ramsgate, May 2025
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85th Anniversary Return to Dunkirk, 2025
21 May , 2025“Good morning everyone and I hope you slept well. Dunkirk Little Ships we are a green for go this morning.” … Continue reading 85th Anniversary Return to Dunkirk, 2025
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ADLS fleet gathers in Ramsgate
20 May , 2025On Sunday 18 May, ‘Cachalot’ arrived in Ramsgate to join the Association of Dunkirk Little Ships as they gather for … Continue reading ADLS fleet gathers in Ramsgate
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Depart Woodbridge for ADLS Return
16 May , 2025Steve spent a final week making sure ‘Cachalot’ was ready for her passage to Dunkirk with the Association of Dunkirk … Continue reading Depart Woodbridge for ADLS Return
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Preparation for Return to Dunkirk, 2025
07 May , 2025This year marks the 85th anniversary of ‘Operation Dynamo’ and we plan to take ‘Cachalot’ on the ADLS Commemorative Return … Continue reading Preparation for Return to Dunkirk, 2025
'Cachalette', the 'little boat'
‘Cachalette’, built by Steve in 2008 was launched in 2010. Now in 2024 we bring her story alongside our other ‘small boat’ activities on the Deben.

Restoration of 'Cachalot'
Browse the links to show stories from the restoration project.
It started when 'Cachalot' sank in 2006, then continued ashore until her launch in 2017. Fitting out continued until 2022 whilst we were afloat.

About 'Cachalot'
Find a short summary of what we know about ‘Cachalot’ from when she was built in 1898.