Monthly Archives: November 2008

Replica Frigate “Grand Turk” for Sale

Posted on November 14, 2008 by Rick Spilman

There seems to be a significant number of tall ships for sale these days. Not sure whether that is good or bad news. One especially notable example is the Grand Turk, now offered for sale for £2,800,000. Thanks to Alaric for … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged frigate, Grand Turk, hornblower, Longitude, To The Ends of the Earth | 1 Comment

Animated Knots and Marlinspike Sailors

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Rick Spilman

For those wishing to learn just a bit about sailor’s knots, Animated Boating Knots by Grog is a lot of fun. Here is a rolling hitch, a marvelously useful knot that I invariably forget how to tie whenever a need one. If … Continue reading →

Posted in Lore of the Sea, Rigging | Tagged Hervery Garret Smith, marlinspike sailor, rolling hitch, rope | Leave a comment

Voyage of the Sloop Experiment

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Rick Spilman

Having sailed last week on the Hudson River sloop, Clearwater, a voyage by another Hudson River sloop came to mind. In 1785 the Hudson River sloop Experiment was only the second ship from the young American republic to sail to China. … Continue reading →