Piccola Mia
Foundation and Origins (1922)
The shipyard was founded in 1922 by Giuseppe Patrone, a master shipwright who began his activity in Ceriale building the traditional Ligurian gozzi with a reverse bow.
Growth and Emblematic Models
The shipyard’s reputation grew rapidly, with highly prized vessels such as:
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The 12-foot International Dinghy (“Dinghy 12”), a sailing dinghy that won as many as 26 national titles;
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The Piccolo, the first mass-produced pilotin (small working motorboat) designed for families;
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Il Gian, the progenitor of gozzi measuring 10 meters and above;
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Aldebaram, the first twin-engine gozzo measuring 10 meters;
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Moschettiere, a wooden semi-cabin yacht, delivered in 1955 in the brief span of a single month.
Construction Innovations (1960s–1970s)
In the 1960s, the yard transitioned to semi-hulls made of laminated mahogany with solid wood, offering greater sturdiness and performance. In the 1970s, fiber-reinforced fiberglass was adopted, while still maintaining inserts made of fine wood—an example of the balance between innovation and tradition.
Name of the vessel:
Piccola Mia
Previous Names:
N/A
Shipyard:
Patrone
Model:
Sailing Gozzo
Hull Material:
Wood
Year of Construction:
1958
Type of Vessel:
Pleasure
Propulsion:
Sailboat
Rig Type:
Aurica
Max Lenght (m):
4
Max Beam (m):
1.60
Draft (m):
0.8
Gross Tonange (kg):
450
Engine Brand:
N/A
Engine Model:
N/A
Engine Power (HP):
N/A
Engine Type:
N/A
Engine Year:
N/A
Designer:
G. Cocoshott
Tonnage Certificate:
NO
Hull Number:
N/A
Flag:
N/A
Registration Number:
Unregistered Recreational Vessel
Total Score:
103/110
Date of file entry: 16/08/2025
Date of file update: 16/08/2025
