Philip Rhodes

Philip Rhodes
Born	1895
Died	1974
Occupation	Naval architect

Philip Leonard Rhodes (1895–1974) was a prolific naval architect of extraordinary range. He was particularly known for the wholesome good looks and sailing qualities of his yacht designs.^[1] He designed vessels from 123' motor-sailors to 7' dinghies, from hydrofoil racers to giant motor yachts. His work also included commercial and military vessels such as minesweepers and police boats. His clients ranged from Rockefellers to Sears & Roebuck. His 12 Meter class Weatherly won the America's Cup in 1962.^[2]

Rhodes was born in 1895 in Thurman, Ohio. He attended MIT, graduating in 1918 in naval architecture and marine engineering.^[3] He worked for the US Army Corp of Engineers during World War I. After the war he began work as a shipfitter in Lorain, Ohio. He later moved to New York where he opened a small office as a marine architect.^[4]

Philip Rhodes joined the design firm of Cox & Stevens in 1934. He became head naval architect for the firm after the death of lead designer Bruno Tornroth in 1935. In 1946 the firm of Philip L. Rhodes succeeded Cox & Stevens Inc. It closed in 1974, following Rhodes's death.^[3]

Rhodes 19

The Rhodes 19 is a 19 foot (6 m) long sailboat, designed by Rhodes and originally manufactured by O'Day. Currently, the Rhodes 19 is built by Stuart Marine Corp. To date, approximately 3500 of the boats have been built[1].

Available with either a fixed keel or with a retractable centerboard, it is used primarily as a day sailer or for one-design racing. The Rhodes 19 is still actively raced throughout the United States.

Rhodes 22

Rhodes 22

Among atypical Rhodes designs is the a Rhodes 22.^[5] It is a 22-foot (6.7 m) long sailboat manufactured by General Boats in Edenton, North Carolina.

Chesapeake 32

The Chesapeake 32 is a sailboat designed by Philip Rhodes and manufactured by Sanderson in Denmark from 1961-1965. Close to ninety boats were built, many are still in use today across the globe.

Other designs & ships

• 12 metre class yacht Weatherly, which successfully defended the America's Cup in 1962.
• The "Bounty II" class sloop and yawl, which was the world's first fiberglass production yacht.
• Launch 5.
• Woodpussy.
• Rhodes 33.
• Rhodes Evergreen.
• Rhodes 27.
• Rhodes Meridian, a 24-foot sloop sold by Seafarer Yachts.
• Rhodes Vanguard, a 33-foot sloop built by Pearson Yachts
• Rhodes Reliant, a 41-foot sloop or yawl built by Choey Lee Shipyard in Hong Kong.
• Rhodes Bantam, a 14-foot sloop (daysailer/racer)

References

1. ^ Henderson, Richard (1981). Philip L. Rhodes and His Yacht Designs. International Marine Publishing. ISBN 0-87742-128-5. 
2. ^ Ben Stavis. "Analytical Biography". Temple University archive. http://astro.temple.edu/~bstavis/pr/rhodes-bio.htm. Retrieved on 08-10-09
3. ^ ^{a b} "Biography of Philip L. Rhodes". Mystic Seaport Collections. http://library.mysticseaport.org/manuscripts/coll/spcoll080.cfm#head72723728. Retrieved on 08-10-09
4. ^ Spurr, Daniel, Heart of Glass, McGraw Hill, 2000 pg 101
5. ^ Ben Stavis. "Legacy of Philip L. Rhodes". Sponsored by Good Old Boat Magazine. http://www.sailnet.com/forums/buying-boat-articles/28687-legacy-philip-rhodes.html. Retrieved on 08-10-09

• Ben Stavis' extensive online biography and archive
• Rhodes bequeathed his designs to the Mystic Seaport Museum Collection, which has a short biography.
• Philip L. Rhodes Analytical Biography Temple University

External links

• The Rhodes 19 Class Association, promoting racing of Rhodes-19 sailboats.
• Chesapeake Owners Association, information regarding Danish built Rhodes design of 1961-65.
• Philip Rhodes Sail Boats Information on Philip Rhodes designs.
• Stuart Marine Corp.
• http://www.rhodes22.com
• http://www.rhodes22.org
• http://web.archive.org/web/20091027084303/http://geocities.com/blew_skies/topics.html

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Name	Rhodes, Philip
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Date of birth	1895
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Date of death	1974
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