Tag Archives: Newport

Sloop Providence Sails Again

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Rick Spilman

Great news. The Sloop Providence, replica of the American Revolutionary sloop of the same name is sailing again after being laid up for 3 1/2 years. She was purchased last year from the City of Providence by boat builder … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, History, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged Abraham Whipple, City of Providence, John Paul Jones, Newport, Rhode Island, Sloop Providence | 5 Comments

The Final Demise of the SS C. W. Pasley

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Rick Spilman

Concrete ships were constructed in both World War I and World War II when steel was in short supply. They were not wildly successful, as they were limited in deadweight and had a tendency to crack. (No concrete ships were built after the end … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, History, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged concrete ship, Newport, Oregon, S.S. C. W. Pasley, S.S. Francois Hennebique, world war II, Yaquina Bay | 7 Comments