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Launching the Schooner Ardelle – Essex Side Launch

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Rick Spilman

The pinky schooner Ardelle was launched recently from the historic Burnham Boatbuilding yard in Essex, MA. They used the traditional “Essex side-launch” technique, which, to my uninitiated eye, looks very odd. Nevertheless, it obviously is effective. The Ardelle’s debut Thanks to Tom Russell … Continue reading →

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Barquentine Gazela Returns To Sea

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Rick Spilman

Philadelphia’s tall ship, the barquentine Gazela has returned to to sea after five years of being limited to protected water sailing due to a damaged rudder. With a new rudder, the turn-of-the-century Portuguese-built barquentine set sail from Philadelphia bound where she … Continue reading →