Coastie04 Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 I just found out that during the September hurricane that hit Halifax, the junk-rigged schooner Larinda went down. Many might recognize the unique figurehead of a frog in uniform holding a brass telescope. Apperantly, the ship was struck by an unmanned vessel that broke free of its moorings. All the crew got off safely. For more information, go to: Save Larinda She was bigger and faster when under full sail With a gale on the beam and the seas o'er the rail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Deacon Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 I hate hearing that. I wish them luck and calmer waters. -------------- "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty well preserved piece without an even a kiss your hand, but to skid across the line broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out, smelling of powder, shouting ARRRG!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaRed Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 Oh no! I've been on that schooner! It was truly beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redd Oktober Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 ARRRRRRRRR!!!! Neptune be an angry salt sometimes. Tis truly tragic to hear of such a lovely vessel goin' down. I will certainly be contributing to the fund to save her! YARRR! The Oktober be silent now! Just call me "REDD!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Royaliste Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 Aye!, An old friend, but, 'tis not very bad, considering the initial reports I heard didn't mention the crew's outcome....Best for the future, Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastie04 Posted November 4, 2003 Author Share Posted November 4, 2003 I just noticed that the link I had didn't work properly. I've since fixed it. Coastie She was bigger and faster when under full sail With a gale on the beam and the seas o'er the rail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasNdanger Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 That ...that...that... REALLY stinks. I had heard a 'rumour' she went down from someone that lives in Halifax....but that was the day after the storm, and she wasn't 100% sure...and I never heard anything more. Really sad...but thanks for filling us in... das http://www.ajmeerwald.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilgemunky Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 I had the good fortune to tour her this summer - she was truly a work of art. I'm very sorry to hear this. I AM BILGEMUNKY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captian Wolfy Wench Posted November 5, 2003 Share Posted November 5, 2003 Argh, what a loss. Never like to hear when a beautiful ship like tha' goes down. I've never been, but she's a pretty ship from the looks of it. Captain Wolfy Wench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap'n Coyote Posted November 5, 2003 Share Posted November 5, 2003 If I understand the website correctly, they will try to raise her soon? Do they have any info on how close they are to their target $ figure? Rumors of my death were right on the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captweaver65 Posted November 5, 2003 Share Posted November 5, 2003 always a tragety when a ship goes down. hope the salvage goes well. Capt Weaver "No man will be a sailor who has contrivance enough to get himself into a jail; for being in a ship is being in a jail, with the chance of being drowned. A man in jail has more room, better food, and commonly better company. " Dr. Samuel Johnson Capt Weaver's Pirate Perversions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scupper Posted November 9, 2003 Share Posted November 9, 2003 Tis never a glad story when a bonny lass sails the surface no more. I raise my tankard to sucess in raising her from Neptune's grasp. Scupper "That's the navy for you. Rum in the scuppers today. Blood in the scuppers tomorrow."Thrist is a shameless disease. So here's to a shameful cure!"Loyalty, honesty and directness are traits I admire. Insecurity, snipes and disrespect I will not tolerate in the least." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorg Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 The site currently says the ship has been sold and the site is being shut down. Any new info anyone? Z Drop a kitten six feet, and she grins... Drop an elephant six feet, and ya gots yerself a mess ta clean up.... Sometimes bein' the biggest and most powerful is the LAST thing you wanna be..... Mad Ozymandias Zorg the Unsnottered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Pirata Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 I guess this is the final chapter. Maybe the new owner will restore her to her original beauty. Pushing the limits means getting out of my comfort zone and giving more when I don't think I have any left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Doyle Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 I hope they do. Besides having a right wondrous figurehead (love the frog) -- the ship looks to be a beauty. Here's hoping they can save her. Very glad, however, to hear that the crew all made it t' safety. I am now "Captain Charlotte Savvy." Sorry for any confusion -- I'll only be making this user-name change this once! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabella Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Where was she docked orginally before the sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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