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Drunken Sailor – September 1900

Drunken Sailor – September 1900

What shall we do with a drunken sailor? Beware of bear! As noted in the 6 September 1900 issue of...

Notice of Death at Sea

Notice of Death at Sea

From the 3 October 1846 issue of The Polynesian, notice of the deaths of three sailors: 9 May 1846 |...

Sailing Ships Converted to Oil Carriers

Sailing Ships Converted to Oil Carriers

The Falls of Clyde is unique because she is currently the only example of a sail-driven oil tanker left in...

Drunken Sailor – October 1903

Drunken Sailor – October 1903

What shall we do with a drunken sailor? As noted in the 13 October 1903 issue of The Honolulu Advertiser:...

Falls of Clyde (1878)

Falls of Clyde (1878)

The Falls of Clyde was built by Russell and Co. at Port Glasgow, Scotland. She was launched on 12 December...

Relegated to a Bar Curiosity

Relegated to a Bar Curiosity

Auwe! On the eve of the Falls of Clyde’s 145th birthday, I find it painful to write this post. With...

Falls of Clyde (1878) Flyer

Falls of Clyde (1878) Flyer

This old Falls of Clyde flyer was tucked inside the booklet By Square-Rigger to Honolulu. It features general information and...

Bookshelf: By Square-Rigger to Honolulu

Bookshelf: By Square-Rigger to Honolulu

I think the barque is the most beautiful thing I ever imagined as we sail along. She looks just like...

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