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Like David, I was a friend and shipmate of Mr. Gushaw. It becomes one of those things which has more or less left me speechless.

Not to mention the new development to the south of the cruise terminals.

The owner of Downwind was the last to sail her and continually tries to get her out.

Sheesh, do you mean to tell me that the Thayer is going to be mastless for however long?

What was the point of restoring the hull then?

No boats used here, but certainly an interesting fishing tradition...

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070827/lf_nm/belgium_fishermen_dc;_ylt=Ah.NjsUQKQPz7U85cIcH3x1vaA8F

rgbarr,

I sail on the Californian, a tops'l schooner as well and have manned the course braces quite often (being a big and beefy person). Even so, they can get tough, especially as the day goes...

rgbarr,

As with the Virginia, great pics.

One question, do you have any idea of why her yards are braced around? Normally at dock, we are braced square...

rbgarr,

Again, fantastic shots with great detail.

Its a style of coiling we use on the Californian for the longer halyards. I couldn't come up with an interet link, so you'll have to use my description and pics (that means I am not the gospel).
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Weathergage,

Thanks for the news. I have a meeting with Ray Ashley tomorrow. Although not intended as a Wapama-oriented one, I definitely plan on bringing it up. Since, I cannot get a hold of...

Especailly now in August, here in San Diego with little wind, I hate that part of a sail. By the time sails are set, you're winded with a god awful amount of coiling to do, including ballantying...

That list is definitely ignoring the West Coast. Granted San Diego is expensive and not the typical waterfront, and Im not saying it should be there. But between here and Seattle, there has to be...

The more I read the more I'm astonished by descriptions of ships' crews (conditions, work, &c) outside of the military/navy. That said, a typical merchant sailor was still able to look down on the...

Ugh, what happened to the photos? I'm not seeing them anymore.

An ASTA intern has been keeping a blog both during the fests and a student program on the Providence. One activity they managed was a visit to Coronet. If you looked to the right of the page, click...

The blog indirectly lead me here:

http://tinyurl.com/25xr3h


Both are great sites, thanks.

That would go for crews on warships. Merchant ships were another matter, owners were always trying to skimp on crew. I just finished up Dana in the past couple fo weeks. On the Star of India, we...

Here at the Maritime Museum of San Diego, during our maintenance days, we are painfully aware that we become part of the exhibit. It certainly draws attention and a crowd. From what understan, as...

Great pic thanks.

Why are all these great boats on the east coast? Sheesh...

[QUOTE=mmd;1621696]Just to tease Hugh a little bit <nudge, wink>, and to poke holes in the old saw about "a boat can be carried on a ship", etc.; I guess that the photos below indicate that vessels...

This came by way of his email subscription.

[QUOTE]Alert, an 1835 smuggling lugger has recently returned from an extended sea trial. Her maiden voyage took her to several of the islands in the...

I think I got wrapped up in my own writing. I was trying to say that "ship" and "tall ship" have simply become that generic pop terms of the everyday masses.

I do, however, agree with your...

Great pics, but a lot of flat sails. Was the wind non-existent, or were they simply motoring to look pretty?

There was another thread on spritsails here:

http://www.woodenboatvb.com/vbulletin/upload/showthread.php?t=58851&highlight=spritsail

One thing to note, however, from the mid 17th through the...

To add a small bit to John's reply.

The Pride of Baltimore is a topsl schooner, her main and fores'ls are fore-and-aft type of sails which means they wouldn't have braces of any kind. The only...

Gert,

A "ship" was/is a term just like bark, brig, snow, etc. Roughly, a full-rigged ship contained squares'ls on all her (3 or more) masts. Ships of the day of sail were classified by their...

Weathergage,

That would be fine. I think I sent you my address prior in regards to the line drawings. Let me know if you need it again.

Is there anyone in the vicinity of the Wapama that could manage a decent picture of her. I'm writing an article (hopefully for Sea History) and would like the most current photo I can manage.

In...

Theres always that basic camera effect of depth of field. I've seen toy cars placed on pavement, with the right depth-of-field, they cam be made to look life size.

My two cents.

Wow, the comboniation of trains and boats is great. Its something that should be done more often.

Greetings,

I decided to pass on the Flying Dutchman on the previous thread. Someone comment on traditional boatbuilding. As that is something I really want to do, I am going to continue to...

I'm trying to plot the course of a historical ship via its log. Does anyone know of a program that will take daily coordinates, chart the route and overlay it onto a map?

I appreciate the feedback. I guess if I was to go ahead and get it, I have one more question. Is there a fiberglass equivalent to the Wooden Boat forum?

Greetings,

Here's my briefing, I have experience on tall ships, sailing on a regular basis. But when it comes to small craft, I virtually know nothing, but want to learn, both as a personal...

Mr. Barratt,

Unfortunately a lot of the boat lingo was a bit over my head. The plans and dreams of even the simple lumberyard skiff are still on my desk. For the most part, Im investing most of...

Mr. Barrett,sir,

Quite true. I guess my tack (or way of thinking) is that I've seen a lot of preservation efforts made too late. What makes something a basic antique versus a museum piece, you...

I actually talked to the owner via phone. Staying there is a preference but not a requirement. He's been a bit frustrated in a lack of interest of a historical boat, but it seems thats a bit of the...

Greetings,

Another San Francisco Maritime treasure is on the auction blocks:

http://tinyurl.com/3dr33p

Let him know he's going to make the front page of the Euterpe Times for breaking the Balclutha...hehehehe.

Jamie,

If Mr. Davis is still there, tell him I said Hi. And watch out above.

Greetings,

Just a few things on San Diego Bay during very light conditions. I pretty much know nothing about them except the tops'l schooner I was on.
...

Yep, I've tried. The Wapama and other steam schooners are a tough find on the net, easier with books, but not much. Thats pretty much the reason for creating the yahoo group, as a central location,...

Wapama's main purpose in life was that of a lumber schooner. Which means she carried lumber from Alaska and other places in the northwest. There approximately 200 built of which she is the last. ...

No worries, gentlemen. Unfortunately, weathergage seems to think I know what I'm doing (I can't figure out if thats funny or not). I don't.

The railroad connection is the second time that aspect...

Im not familiar with the Onion, but after looking through it, I understand a bit more now.

"Chatterton's wife Lydia was among the most seriously disappointed by the mahi mahi. Immediately after the meal, she was rushed by private jet to the Mojave Spa in Palm Springs, CA, where she was...

Brian,

This more of a bump. But, I've already talked to enough people that have given me some different conceptual tacks that I haven't seen before. So, its now time to start writing a few...

Weathergage,

That would be grand, please check you pms for my address.

Isnt Brillant covered in the latest issue?

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