Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted January 16 Posted January 16 Not that one, this one…. Under her own power 12 5 Quote
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted January 16 Author Posted January 16 the story went into how much training before they did this with no officer wanting to be resposible for damaging the ship. Quote
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted January 16 Posted January 16 Had a civilian cook who worked at the Marine mess hall at NWS Seal Beach (Willian Tell something don't recall his last name.) who was a crew member on that cruse. Had photos to prove it and a, I believe, a certificate, too. He said after 22 years in the Navy that was his best memory. 1 2 Quote
Cactus Jack Calder Posted January 17 Posted January 17 From the white puffs of smoke(?), it looks like they might have fire a salute both Port and Starboard side just when that picture was taken. If I remember correctly Pat Riot witnessed a turn around maneuver a couple of years ago. Would have loved to see that. CJ Quote
Stump Water Posted January 17 Posted January 17 She has sailed under her own power once since then. It was a gloomy July day in 2006 when Camille and I loafed around Boston for a day. 2 Quote
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted January 17 Author Posted January 17 you might enjoy https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/2017/08/04/eagle-of-the-seas/ 3 Quote
irish ike, SASS #43615 Posted January 17 Posted January 17 Ya know....being a rope maker might have been a good business back then! 2 1 Quote
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted January 17 Posted January 17 2 minutes ago, irish ike, SASS #43615 said: Ya know....being a rope maker might have been a good business back then! Those ships only had one "rope", on the ship's bell. Everything else was a "line"....or so I was told. I was a Marine and tried very hard to NOT know anything more than was necessary to do my job. Want to have fun.? Try to explain "Bosun's balls" to anyone one, including a lot of swabbies who never went to sea. 2 Quote
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted January 17 Posted January 17 (edited) During my 2019 Vacation from Texas to the East I spent 1 day at the Old Charlestown Navy Yard and another day walking the Boston Freedom Trail. Here are my photos of The USS Constitution at Charlestown. From the adjacent museum Edited January 17 by Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L 3 3 Quote
Stump Water Posted January 17 Posted January 17 (edited) Great pics Scout! They were not allowing visitors aboard the day we were there. I don't recall why. We also did the freedom trail. Bunker Hill Monument was also closed as well as the Old Provincial State House. . Edited January 18 by Stump Water 1 Quote
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted January 18 Posted January 18 55 minutes ago, Stump Water said: Great pics Scout! They were not allowing visitors aboard the day we were there. I don't recall why. We also did the freedom trail. Bunker Hill Monument was also closed and as well as the Old Provincial State House. . These are all the photos I have on those two 3 Quote
Sedalia Dave Posted January 18 Posted January 18 I'm fortunate enough to have walked the Freedom Trail from Boston Common all the way to the USS Constitution. Highlight of the day was aboard Old Ironsides. 2 1 Quote
watab kid Posted January 18 Posted January 18 always cool to see that ship under sail , id never want to do all that work to get her underway or maintain course ....i rather like motors , but im sure we will see more of her in this coming year of university 1 Quote
Capt. R. Hugh Kidnme Posted January 18 Posted January 18 9 hours ago, Sedalia Dave said: I'm fortunate enough to have walked the Freedom Trail from Boston Common all the way to the USS Constitution. Highlight of the day was aboard Old Ironsides. That's a good haul, and takes most of a full day. But, it is really worth doing if you love US history. 1 1 Quote
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted January 18 Author Posted January 18 In the picture that was a Blue Angel flyover. Quote
irish ike, SASS #43615 Posted January 18 Posted January 18 AI Overview The "lines" (ropes) on old sailing ships were primarily made from strong, natural plant fibers like hemp, especially from the Manila hemp (abaca) plant, known for its strength and flexibility, along with other fibers from sisal, flax, coir, and even animal hair or leather for specific strong applications, all twisted into durable ropes for handling sails and rigging. Common Materials: Hemp: The backbone of Age of Sail cordage, prized for its durability and flexibility. Manila (Abaca): A superior type of hemp from the Philippines, highly favored for its strength and weather resistance. Sisal: Made from agave leaves, offering a less expensive, general-purpose rope. Coir: Fibers from coconut husks, used for specific purposes. Flax/Grass/Papyrus: Used in various cultures for rope making. 3 Quote
Stump Water Posted January 18 Posted January 18 I guess I was about 20 y/o when someone got me a scale model of the Cutty Sark. It was plastic with the thin plastic sails like this one. It was a long time ago but I'm pretty sure there was 100 miles of brown and black string for the lines & rigging. When done it was beautiful, but I'm definitely sure I don't want to build another tall ship model. 1 Quote
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted January 18 Author Posted January 18 There’s no more old growth oak. 1 Quote
Sedalia Dave Posted January 18 Posted January 18 9 minutes ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: There’s no more old growth oak. Actually there is. Both the UK and the US maintain forests of old trees for the preservation of historic ships. https://www.nps.gov/guis/learn/historyculture/live-oak-naval-icon.htm 2 Quote
Eyesa Horg Posted January 18 Posted January 18 (edited) Gnarly compared to our oak. Nice they're thinking about future needs. Edited January 18 by Eyesa Horg Typo Quote
Chantry Posted January 18 Posted January 18 The last time I was aboard she was in dry dock going through a restoration. All of the cannon had been removed and I don't remember very many of the crew being present 1 2 Quote
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted January 18 Posted January 18 Even though she only moves for an annual tug around Boston Harbor, I think it's kinda cool that the Captain is authorized to wear the "Command At Sea" badge. Incidentally, her last two commanders were women - Commander B. J. Farrell being her first female captain, and presently Commander Crystal L. Schaefer. Commander Billie June Farrell Commander Crystal L. Schaefer 4 Quote
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