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Posted: 9/16/2021 2:39:49 AM EDT
One of the most beautiful and fascinating things to see is a fully rigged sailing ship under full sail.
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Quoted: One of the most beautiful and fascinating things to see is a fully rigged sailing ship under full sail. View Quote |
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The Last Farewell ~ Roger Whittaker |
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If it doesn't have at the bare minimum 1750hp on a 40 footer it's ghey.
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I personally believe the Schnellboot was the most beautiful boat design ever.
Schnellboot - german torpedo boat in action |
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If in San Franciscograd, go to the Maritime Museum (kitty corner to Ghiradelli Square) and see the Balcutha and Alma (scooner). Both are beautiful ships.
Admission: I've never seen Old Ironsides (but I have been aboard the HMS Victory and the ironclad HMS Warrior). |
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Tall ships are awesome to watch come through here when they do
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You are not wrong!
I used to love building models of sailing ships. The last one under construction was a large model of the Cutty Sark. Unfortunately, when I moved the moving company packed the model in a cardboard box and broke most of it to pieces, ended up being a total loss. Attached File |
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Quoted: One of the most beautiful and fascinating things to see is a fully rigged sailing ship under full sail. View Quote different strokes for different folks Some men like cars, some like trucks, some like hot rods, some rat rods, some like cruisers, some like sport bikes. Then some like boats.. those poor bastards never let their wallets catch a breath. |
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It depends entirely on the type of sailing vessel.
A clipper ship with its numerous masts and sleek lines is beautiful. As is a twin master schooner. Even the viking long boat or trireme. Even a traditional man o war or galleon is fetching. But the Chinese junk, looks like junk. Also the Caravel looks squat and unwieldy. |
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Quoted: You are not wrong! I used to love building models of sailing ships. The last one under construction was a large model of the Cutty Sark. Unfortunately, when I moved the moving company packed the model in a cardboard box and broke most of it to pieces, ended up being a total loss. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/20962/CuttySark_jpg-2092688.JPG View Quote |
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500 lonely souls on a mobile island for months on end. I'm sure many a man sought pleasure in another man's britches. I don't think this is one of most beautiful and fascinating things to see.
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Quoted: USCG EAGLE. One of the most beautiful ships ever! https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftse1.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DOIP.1P5gZRxenHHHoOLPOoSTRQHaE8%26pid%3DApi&f=1 https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.dvidshub.net%2Fmedia%2Fthumbs%2Fphotos%2F1312%2F1088640%2F1000w_q95.jpg&f=1&nofb=1 https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fs.ecrater.com%2Fstores%2F378161%2F57506f538e0d8_378161b.jpg&f=1&nofb=1 View Quote Having both seen it sail, and been on board, that's a no. |
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Quoted: different strokes for different folks Some men like cars, some like trucks, some like hot rods, some rat rods, some like cruisers, some like sport bikes. Then some like boats.. those poor bastards never let their wallets catch a breath. View Quote You've never talked to a pilot. I said to a pilot once: "A boat is a hole in the water into which you shovel tons of money." The pilot sneered and said "BOAT OWNERS DON'T KNOW HOW TO SPEND MONEY!" |
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Quoted: Saw this behemoth when I was in Puerto Rico. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/319769/DDD41B02-91CB-4122-8267-314A4B249C95-2092693.jpg View Quote Good grief, that is ugly AF. |
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Quoted: You've never talked to a pilot. I said to a pilot once: "A boat is a hole in the water into which you shovel tons of money." The pilot sneered and said "BOAT OWNERS DON'T KNOW HOW TO SPEND MONEY!" View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: different strokes for different folks Some men like cars, some like trucks, some like hot rods, some rat rods, some like cruisers, some like sport bikes. Then some like boats.. those poor bastards never let their wallets catch a breath. You've never talked to a pilot. I said to a pilot once: "A boat is a hole in the water into which you shovel tons of money." The pilot sneered and said "BOAT OWNERS DON'T KNOW HOW TO SPEND MONEY!" How do you make a small fortune racing? Start with a large one. |
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Quoted: You've never talked to a pilot. I said to a pilot once: "A boat is a hole in the water into which you shovel tons of money." The pilot sneered and said "BOAT OWNERS DON'T KNOW HOW TO SPEND MONEY!" View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: different strokes for different folks Some men like cars, some like trucks, some like hot rods, some rat rods, some like cruisers, some like sport bikes. Then some like boats.. those poor bastards never let their wallets catch a breath. You've never talked to a pilot. I said to a pilot once: "A boat is a hole in the water into which you shovel tons of money." The pilot sneered and said "BOAT OWNERS DON'T KNOW HOW TO SPEND MONEY!" An airplane is just a hole in the air you pour money into that has been heavily regulated by the government. |
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I can appreciate a sailing ship just as much as quad V12 outboards on a Columbian pharmaceutical delivery boat.
It's like debating blondes vs redheads vs brunettes. You may have a preference, but your not passing up the opportunity to ride a different variation. |
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Any discussion of sailing pron without Herreshoff is wrong.
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I was on the Eagle for a long cruise from Yorktown, VA to the Azores. I wish that I would’ve taken the time to enjoy my time onboard more. It’s really quiet yet incredibly powerful when making way. It is breathtaking when it is under full sail and heeled over. When you climb the mast and walk out on one of the yard arms, all you see is water below you when the ship is heeled over. This picture was taken from one of the lifeboats during launch/recovery training:
Attached File We had to remember the names of all of those different lines that raise/lower the sails and turn the yard arms. I bet there was almost a couple hundred of them: Attached File Below deck on the mess deck. Notice the level of the drink dispenser when under full sail: Attached File |
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Quoted: One of the most beautiful and fascinating things to see is a fully rigged sailing ship under full sail. View Quote With a hot female crew only in bikini bottoms? I’d agree then |
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Quoted: 500 lonely souls on a mobile island for months on end. I'm sure many a man sought pleasure in another man's britches. I don't think this is one of most beautiful and fascinating things to see. View Quote |
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Yep.
I'm currently looking for a nice painting of a ship to hang in my office. |
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The Clipper Ships were amazing and beautiful. I believe they are all gone. One held the NYC to San Fran record for 135 years, "Flying Cloud", set in 1854.
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HORNBLOWER: [Ep.1] The Even Chance. |
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Quoted: Quoted: USCG EAGLE. One of the most beautiful ships ever! https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftse1.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DOIP.1P5gZRxenHHHoOLPOoSTRQHaE8%26pid%3DApi&f=1 https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.dvidshub.net%2Fmedia%2Fthumbs%2Fphotos%2F1312%2F1088640%2F1000w_q95.jpg&f=1&nofb=1 https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fs.ecrater.com%2Fstores%2F378161%2F57506f538e0d8_378161b.jpg&f=1&nofb=1 What you did there, has beent seeen. |
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Quoted: Watching j class's in Antigua was one of my coolest experiences. Not my photo. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/513119/744125_600_jpg-2092670.JPG View Quote Beautiful ships. Needs more trapeze |
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