Selina II: A Historic 1926 Crosby Catboat Built in Greenport, NY
Selina II is a 1926 Crosby catboat — one of the largest surviving vintage catboats in the world, and one of the rarest actively sailed historic yachts on the East Coast. Built at Sweets Shipyard in Greenport, New York, she was originally commissioned for the Samuel Hird family of Dering Harbor, Shelter Island. She has remained in continuous family stewardship for nearly 100 years.
In 2026, Selina II marks her centennial — returning home to Greenport and Shelter Island, the very waters where she was built.
Returning Home: Selina II Comes Back to Greenport
For 25 seasons, Selina II sailed from St. Michaels, Maryland — carrying thousands of guests across the Chesapeake Bay. In 2026, she returned north to the waters where she was built, beginning her centennial season on Peconic Bay and Shelter Island Sound.
This is not a relocation. This is a homecoming. Selina II was born in Greenport. She is sailing home.
Frequently Asked Questions About Selina II
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Selina II is a 1926 Crosby catboat — a classic American sail plan known for its single large sail and wide, stable beam. At 41 feet on deck with a 1,000-square-foot gaff-rigged mainsail, she is one of the largest surviving catboats ever built. She is not a replica. She is the original vessel, restored and actively sailed.
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Selina II was built in 1926 at Sweets Shipyard in Greenport, New York, and originally commissioned for the Samuel Hird family of Dering Harbor, Shelter Island. In 2026 — her centennial year — she returned to sail these home waters again.
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Selina II is 100 years old in 2026 and has been restored multiple times to preserve her structural integrity. She holds all required Coast Guard certifications. Her age is part of her distinction; her safety is non-negotiable.
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Selina II is captained by Luna Crowley, a USCG-licensed captain and the great-granddaughter of Frank Mundus — the legendary East End charter captain who inspired the character Quint in Jaws. Captain Luna represents the fourth generation of her family's maritime tradition.
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Operation Sail 1976 was the Bicentennial Parade of Tall Ships in New York City, one of the most celebrated maritime events in American history. Selina II sailed in that parade — a distinction very few vessels of any kind can claim.
Built: 1926 at Sweets Shipyard, Greenport, New York
Type: Crosby catboat — one of the largest surviving examples in the world
Length: 41' on deck, 44' overall
Sail: 1,000 sq. ft. gaff-rigged mainsail
Guests: Maximum 6 (by design, never more)
Sails completed: 11,000+
Guests carried: 60,000+
Notable: Sailed in Operation Sail 1976 — the Bicentennial Parade of Tall Ships in New York City
Captain: Luna Crowley, great-granddaughter of Frank Mundus
Selina II by the Numbers
