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Hemingway’s Pilar

The most famous sportfishing vessel of all time.
  • By Capt. Bill Pike
  • June 6, 2012

Hemingway’s beloved Pilar

Pilar today—a tribute to the ardor of the Cuban people.

Read “Tribute to an Old Man” here. ▶

Hemingway’s beloved Pilar

This fighting chair was perhaps the first Rybovich ladder-back made.

Read “Tribute to an Old Man” here. ▶

Hemingway’s beloved Pilar

Read “Tribute to an Old Man” here. ▶

Hemingway’s beloved Pilar

The trunk cabin and bridge-deck top are waterproofed with painted canvas.

Read “Tribute to an Old Man” here. ▶

Hemingway’s beloved Pilar

Wheeler’s decorative logo

Read “Tribute to an Old Man” here. ▶

Hemingway’s beloved Pilar

Read “Tribute to an Old Man” here. ▶

Hemingway’s beloved Pilar

The rooms of the Finca Vigía are crammed with books.

Read “Tribute to an Old Man” here. ▶

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