Hancock I (Schooner) - NHHC
WEBJul 24, 2015 · He was president of the Massachusetts provincial Congress and served as president of the Continental Congress from 24 May 1775 to 29 October 1777. As holder of this office, Hancock was the first...
America's first Schooners | VICTORY CHIMES | Rockland Maine
WEBVictory Chimes. History. Here, we'll set the scene for the Golden Age of Sail and delve into the history of America's first schooners. From 1850 through the beginning of the 20th century, domestic and international trade was dominated by sailing vessels.
America I (Schooner) - NHHC
WEBSep 14, 2022 · The first America was a racing schooner designed by George Steers and built at New York City in the shipyard of William H. Brown. The yacht was constructed for a syndicate headed by John Cox...
Schooner American: Evolution of a Cape May Tradition
WEBIn 1964, Wally had the notion to find a schooner to dock outside the eatery. He found the vessel, Roy M, a 125-foot fishing schooner built in Lundenburg, Nova Scotia. Wally had the Roy M towed down from Lundenburg and in 1965, the renamed Schooner American opened to the public.
Schooner American – The Lobster House® Restaurant
WEBMoored alongside The Lobster House is the iconic 130 ft. Grand Banks sailing vessel and outdoor cocktail lounge, The Schooner American. A fixture at The Lobster House since 1965, topside on the Schooner is an unparalleled destination for cocktails, luncheon, with lighter fare during the dinner hours, all while enjoying the breathtaking view of ...
How the schooner America won the first America's Cup
WEBJan 15, 2017 · How the schooner America started the America’s Cup, and the mystery she left behind. Adrian Morgan admires the great gamble – and the gambler's luck – that won the £100 Cup – the race ...
Category:Schooners of the United States - Wikipedia
WEBCategories: Schooners. Sailing ships of the United States. Hidden categories: Template Category TOC via Automatic category TOC on category with 201–300 pages. Automatic category TOC generates standard Category TOC.
Continental Navy - Wikipedia
WEBThe Continental Navy was the navy of the Thirteen Colonies (later the United States) during the American Revolutionary War. Founded on October 13, 1775, the fleet developed into a substantial force throughout the Revolutionary War, owing partially to the efforts of naval patrons within the Continental Congress.
The long career of the schooner America, America's Cup eponym
WEBNov 22, 2022 · Peter Swanson writes an occasional blog about boatish things - always a good read. I concur with Peter that the best journalism begins late at night in wine bars. Schooner America's Second Act Was as Lively as Her First - The 19th Century Speed Machine Served Both Sides in the Civil War...
Schooner America wins cup in 1851 in what now is America’s Cup
WEBOn Aug. 22, 1851, the schooner America outraced more than a dozen British vessels off the English coast to win a trophy that came to be known as the America’s Cup. On this date:
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