Along the Waterfront... "The Spirit of Massachusetts"

[Ron J]

Last July, while visiting the Nantucket Lightship, I had the liberty of seeing and taking some close shots of this magnificent Schooner. I had seen her in full Sails in the early Nineties out in Massachusetts Bay, but never alongside Her.
Although launched in 1984, She is modeled after an 1889 Gloucester Fishing Schooner. Overall length is 125', beam 24', and from Sea to top of the Mast, 100'. The Hull is Long Yellow Pine and White Oak. She was built at the old Charleston Navy Yard in Boston. (Same location where the U.S.S. Constitution is docked.)

Rj

 

[Kelley (Texas)]

This is a beautiful ship. Are they also powered by a motor? Are they large enough to be used to cross the ocean? These boats are fascinating to me. Kelley (Texas)

 

[Ron J]

As are most Sailboats of today. Usually a smaller Diesel Engine for back up. With a trained crew, absolutely this vessel could cross the Atlantic!
Not with me though! I don't care for sailing, too boring..LOL! I really enjoy seeing vessels like this, I respect them for what they are.
As far as Rot, no different than a house , take care of them properly, they can last forever.