In Search of Tall Ships

limeydal · 19 September 2006, 00:44

Trailered "Bayshots" 1-1/2 hrs up the Coast this weekend to Dana Point.

They have a couple of tall ships I wanted to check out.
The Brig "Pilgrim" only goes out once a year and I missed it just last week due to damn work commitments

.However the "Spirit of Dana Point" does weekly trips, so decided to follow her out.
Came across a parasailer and couldnt resist a couple of shots.

Also fun to see the "Spirit" having trouble docking against a strong wind.So what do they do? Call on the trusty little RIB to act as a tug.

The house on the cliff amazed me

Remember we live in an earthquake zone here. Can you imagine waking up,sliding down the cliff

Keep your view!!!
cheers Dal

Biggles · 19 September 2006, 00:52

Looking at the RIB shot berthing the sailing ship brings me back to a question I always ask myself.

How on earth did pre powered ships dock in a port like Portsmouth, England. Must have took a lot of rowing. And shouting and cussing.

codprawn · 19 September 2006, 03:30

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Originally Posted by Biggles

Looking at the RIB shot berthing the sailing ship brings me back to a question I always ask myself.

How on earth did pre powered ships dock in a port like Portsmouth, England. Must have took a lot of rowing. And shouting and cussing.

Yup - and some serious seamanship to sail into most places. Also they used to warp(winch) the ships some suprising distances.

codprawn · 19 September 2006, 03:31

Great shots again Dal - house is amazing - especially the Alpine style roof - obviously essential to get rid of all the heavy snow.......

Richard B · 19 September 2006, 07:46

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Originally Posted by Biggles

How on earth did pre powered ships dock in a port like Portsmouth, England. Must have took a lot of rowing. And shouting and cussing.

The steam engine was invented around 1700, and was certainly used in large tugs by 1800, I would guess earlier too. Nineteenth century ships were I believe much bigger than those of C17th and C18th - The Mary Rose and the Mayflower were "only" about 100' in length. Have a look at Turner's The Fighting Temeraire it's a good piece of historical documentation.