The Schooner ADVENTURE held an open house on Saturday to celebrate the the issuance of a final certificate inspection by the U.S. Coast Guard. The approval to carry passengers on sailing trips caps a 27 year, 5 million dollar effort to restore ADVENTURE , built in 1926, to seaworthy condition. It last fished in 1953.
The restored vessel will serve as a base for extensive educational programs focused on Gloucester’s history as a major fishing port. It will also be available for charter for trips of up to four hours.
ADVENTURE joins the schooners THOMAS E LANNON and ARDELLE as the stars of Gloucester’s growing schooner fleet.
Lead shipwright Geoff Deckerbach and crew member Dave.
Author John Morris (Alone at Sea, Gloucester in the Age Of The Dorymen) and Helen Garland
Good Morning Gloucester 
We moored next to the Adventure after the challenge, earlier this week. She’s gorgeous!
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Great to hear! Can’t wait to see her in the harbor with the other tall ships. Those sails on the horizon are a beautiful sight.
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Bravo to lead shipwright Geoff and the entire Adventure team! Beautiful work!
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Excellent shots here! 🙂 Dave & Kim 🙂
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