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Tag Archives: OpSail New York

The Unfortunate Economics of Tall Ships

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Rick SpilmanMay 27, 2012

The old cliche that a boat is a hole in the water into which you pour money applies far too well to tall ships. They are expensive to build or restore and chronically costly to maintain and keep running.  It should come … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged OpSail New York, Parade of Sail, Schooner Virginia, Spirit of South Carolina., Tall & Historic Ships

OpSail New York – Parade of Sail

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Rick SpilmanMay 23, 2012

The fleet began to appear from the harbor haze around 9 AM and headed north up the inner harbor and the Hudson River. They were a mix of full rigged ships, barques, barquentines, topsail schooners and schooners.  Most were naval vessels, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged hudson river, new york harbor, OpSail New York, Parade of Sail
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