900 Tiverton Basin
If you’re wondering what Tiverton Basin looked like a hundred years ago, the postcard at left dates from 1904 to 1918 and shows the view from Portsmouth. At right is the site on Main Road at the foot of Middle Avenue as it looked in 1895 of the approximate location of what would become Standish Boat Yard.
1938 to 1947
The origins of TYC are with the Fall River Yacht Club. Situated on Riverside Drive, immediately south of the current TYC and directly across the street from the John Moran homestead, FRYC served the ample interest in racing and sailing of Tiverton residents. In addition to the 20 foot porch overlooking the harbor, the south water frontage of the adjacent wharf was reserved for the exclusive use of the members. The clubhouse was destroyed by the 1938 Hurricane, pictured at right, and for several years Tiverton residents were without a yacht club. The old stone pilings of that building are still visible extending out into the harbor.
Contact Info
Address:
58 Riverside Dr, Tiverton, RI 02878, United States
Phone: 401-624-9922
Email: amberglund@verizon.net
Website: tivertonyachtclub.org