1:1 Brigantine under construction

[pebbleworm]

There is a group in Sausalito, CA building a full scale brigantine:
http://educationaltallship.org/index.php
Looks like an interesting project, and I've heard they are very friendly to visitors dropping in.

 

[Graham]

Hi. Norton comes up with a danger warning for that website if I use that link and dumps me out of SoS. Can you tell me the name of the ship, please, and I'll try another way. Cheers.

 

[pebbleworm]

Sure thing- It's the Matthew Turner. Add Sausalito to that for your search and a lot comes up. I haven't gotten any warnings from the linked page myself.

 

[Graham]

Many thanks, looks like there's some good vid on YouTube which I'll enjoy. Sometimes Norton may be overly twitchy, but you never know these days! Just by coincidence I watched a programme on PBS America tonight about the schooner Coronet which was really interesting. If you haven't come across this build start here -
http://www.ultimaterestorations.com/coronet/
I hope the PBS programme is a series about the ship, but I suspect not. Regards.

 

[catopower]

I haven't been there yet, though it's just across the bay from me. I know a couple people connected with the project, including a gentleman who made the display model of the ship and another who is a volunteer at the shipyard. Word is, stop by and they'll let you in to have a look at the project and will probably show you around.

I saw some photos that someone had showing the transportation of the massive keel from Oregon or Washington. Also, interesting how the frames are laminated wood and very strong.

Clare