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Well, as many here know, Columbus Ohio is the home to one of (possibly the) only reproduction of Christohper Columbus' flagship the Santa Maria in North America. Over the last handful of years, a group of us in Columbus have run and hosted pirate event weekends for re-enactors and pirate enthusiasts twice a year. Last September marked the 12 such event, and the last before the ship was to be closed for a year or so during renovations to the riverfront area and parks in the city. At that time, the future of the ship came into question. At first it seemed the ship would be closed, but then re-openned. Then the story changed, and changed back, then changed again. I won't go…
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ahoy This be the upstate New York's 16th century merchant sailor The Sea Lion! she's in pretty bad shape- now- but I have faith she will sail agian! she was built to be sailed in an inland lake, Chautauqua lake, located in western new york. her keel was laid in may of 1977, and she was completed in 198(3?) It was built COMPLETLY authentic to the way 16th century ships were built. she now sits drydocked in Barcelona new york on the coast of lake Erie. She sank in the lake about 15 years ago and was rescued and started to be rebuilt. Every chance I get I take my harley down to Barcelona to admire her. \ check the link below http://sealionprojectltd.com/sealion.htm
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Found the following on another forum I follow regarding the HMS London mentioned by William Brand back in March....... Posted by William Brand on 07 March 2014 - 12:11 PM in Captain Twill March 7 - On this day in 1665, the second rate 'HMS London' accidentally exploded in the Thames Estuary, killing 300 crewmen. Lots of more information in these links regarding the continuing conservation and recovery of artifacts from this time capsule of a British Man of War at the beginning of the GAOP. They even have SHOES! Hopefully much more to come. http://www.southendstandard.co.uk/news/echo/11223263.17th_century_Southend_shipwreck_to_give_up_its_secrets_with_new_Englis…
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http://www.mysticseaport.org/38thvoyage/ Much later than period, but... The Charles W. Morgan, the last wooden whaling ship in the world, departed Mystic, CT for the first time since she was towed there in 1941. She has been made seaworthy after a long and extensive overhaul and the Mystic Seaport museum is actually taking her to sea. She departed this weekend from Mystic to New London, CT in order to complete her ballasting and rigging, as well as become certified by the Coast Guard for this voyage along the New England coast. Sure, she's much later than the GAoP, but still would be an incredible sight underway.
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Figureheads
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The wooden figureheads on the tall ships... how were they mounted/ taken out? Was it anything to screw them in, or what?
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A shipwreck
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Yes, I have another question... that my English vocabulary (neither technical knowledges in general) doesn't help enough to formulate it. We are in the early 1700s... and a damaged ship has sunk in the harbour. It happens sometimes... (especially if somebody "helped" it ) Now, what technology do the authorities have in order to drag the shipwreck out, because half of the harbour would be blocked otherwise?
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Please tell me which kind of a ship (and about which approximative dimensions/ tonnage) could have been a little smugglers' ship (in early 1700s) which could be sailed in 2-3 men? 50 tons? more? less? and what kind? One-masted sloop? Pinnace? Something else?
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It's a sad day for us all. Not just because a ship is gone that so many of us have come to love and play Pyrates on, but that two of her crew have gone missing in the storm while trying to keep this bit of history a live. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bounty_%281960_ship%29
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After Astrid, Wyvern and Bounty's demises, it's nice to hear a story of success on the high seas. The Picton Castle rescued a stricken yacht and the work of the chief mate and engineer allowed them to continue on their voyage as planned, instead of abandoning ship. Tall ship sailors can be professionals! Of course, in my opinion, they usually are, but just don't make the news until there's a disaster and then their whole career is put under a microscope. It's great to hear the other side of the coin once in a while. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1308/S00108/tall-ship-picton-castle-responds-to-mayday-call.htm
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http://www.thedearsurprise.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2007-10_Reviving_Surprise.pdf The above link provides an outline of the original histories of HMS Rose and HMS Surprise, as well as the building, purpose, and changes of the replica Rose/Surprise throughout her lifetime. It's an extremely revealing insight to many of the replica sailing vessels and their organizations. I can think of very few tall ships that have not had a change of mission/purpose at some point in their careers. In short, the HMS Rose was built in 1970 to participate in the bicentennial celebrations in 1976, but was unable to participate the OpSail'76. She was a dockside attraction for many…
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Found out today that the replicas of the Nina and Pinta are in my home port o' Pittsburgh, PA for the next week! I walked down from work and took a couple pictures...
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Now here's an interesting question for you history buffs. Is there a reason why some ships had red sails? (There are some tall ships here on the west coast that do also) RumbaRue **I've hoisted that, I've hoisted this, but the best hoist is above the waterline**
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The poop: that odd little cabin or compartment at the extreme top and back of the ship that sits immediately above the captain's cabin, and whose roof forms the poop deck. In Falconer's diagram of a 1st-rate ship of the line, there is a large poop that is actually divided into three compartments; a room for the trumpeters, the "Captain Lieutenant's" cabin and the "cuddy," which is for "the Master and secretaries officers." All very well, but you also see poops on large East Indiamen and other merchant ships. It seems unlikely that merchants would have had trumpeters or "captain lieutenants," which would have been a military rank. I suppose they might have put the sail…
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Yes, where is the cook's empire on a sailing ship? I would be interested both on a ship with two decks (a frigate, for example) and on one with one deck (a sloop). Thank you in advance!
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The brig Astrid ran aground near Cork and sank shortly after leaving port. The reports state that an engine failure, combined with strong wind and current were the culprits. All 30 crew and trainees were evacuated safely, and now she is holding fast to the rocks with little movement. surveyors and divers are apparently going to consider possible salvage of the nearly 100 year old vessel, but it's too soon to make any real predictions along that front. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2376754/Major-air-sea-rescue-plucks-thirty-volunteers-tall-ship-Astrid-runs-aground-rough-weather.html http://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/divers-and-surveyor-to-con…
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Dry docked Mayflower needs timber for restoration http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/06/01/plimoth/ePujzV6XfIQLIWd2DN9bVP/story.html
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I found a great web site for FREE boat plans. http://www.svensons.com/boat/?p=SailBoats/Falcon This is the one I am looking at. Now my problem it time and money :) Any advice on what I might want to watch out for before I start?
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Pirates of the New England Coast has commissioned the well known and respected shipwright Harold Burnham to build a pinky schooner. The project has a dual purpose: to help keep the Essex wooden boat building tradition alive, and to create a replica vessel of what many New England pirates actually sailed. As of now we have the oak for the ribs, keel, and hull cut, and the oak for the deck furniture is aready in plank form. We are raising funds all summer long, and true construction will begin this Fall. We estimate she'll launch in March 2014, and be ready for service by May! Please follow us through our website at http://pirateshipdefiance.com/, and on facebook at https…
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Ooh, I wanna be the first to post the news! Captain Kidd's SHip Found The Quedah Merchant!!
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This is the first, rough and ready video. <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/WqZGbXeMaZg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Visit our website at www.pirateshipdefiance.com Please follow us on Facebook. We'll be starting a Twitter account soon. Kickstarter campaign starts on July 15th, 2013!
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These quotes from a June 10, 2013 HuffPost Detroit article. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/04/lake-michigan-shipwreck-griffin-_n_3384312.html "During its maiden voyage in September 1679, the Griffin departed from the area near present-day Green Bay, Wis. Carrying a crew of six and cargo of furs, the ship was never seen again." "The Griffin was the first full-sized ship to sail on the Great Lakes, and its fate is one of the Great Lakes' most enduring mysteries." "The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the state archaeologist's office approved a plan by Great Lakes Exploration Group, which hopes to identify the vessel as the Griffin"
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This is an excerpt from Exquemelins The Buccaneers of America, describing the creation of a fire-ship by Morgan. What the heck are "out-works"? Cabins built on the main deck? "...they cut down many out-works of the ship, that the powder might exert its strength the better..." (Exquemelin, p. 120)
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Their is a good article on the Time Bandit, a !/2 scale Manila class Galleon available in Mutiny Magazine pg 52-54 http://mutinymagazine.com/ezine/issue5/ Enjoy mates ~
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I be on the look out for the gems out there that be available but not as well known. Do ye know of one and would like to share ye experiences about it? I especially be looking for someone with experience on the Elissa out of Galveston. Anyone, Anyone?
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The Age of Sail Maritime Alliance is a 501©3 not-for-profit historical and educational organization that was formed in 2008 to help organize and support 18th and early 19th century living history maritime events. The ASMA utilizes period boats and other maritime resources to help teach and portray this facet of our history, and a great emphasis is placed on nautical skills, practical seamanship and safety. Membership in the ASMA is open to all living history maritime impressions from the Seven Years War, the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Anyone interested in joining is encouraged to read the FAQ section of this website. Each year the ASMA sanctions a number…
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