My View of Life on the Dock
Click On The www.gloucesterwebcam.com website under attractions and you will find the Schooner Adventure webcam where the Picton Castle is currently tied up.
Kathy Chapman writes-
Shot this picture of the Picton Castle out my window this morning. Marty Luster posted details yesterday as she entered the harbor..
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Photo © Kathy Chapman 2012
It was awesome, the people, the cigars, the crew, the rum, Gloucester Harbor, The Sunset. 100% Good Vibes and A Whole Lot Of Love. Kay and I are working on the date for the next one. The first sold out in 6 hours so when I send out the notice get on it. if you want to be put on the reminder list email me at goodmorninggloucester@yahoo.com and we will send you a pre-announcement before they go on sale to the general public.
Here’s a slide show from Kim Smith with many more pics to come-
Great weather Monday night for a special sail to celebrate the launch of the schooner Ardelle. It was one year ago last July 9, 2011 that the schooner splashed down into the Essex river in front of about 2500 people. It was a textbook Essex side launch that occurred at high tide about 6 p.m in the evening. What a sight is was. And, a year later here’s Capt. Harold Burnham’s doing what he loves! It would not have been possible without the amazing help of all of the shipwrights, friends and family who helped build and launch the Ardelle!
Harold lights a candle for the cake that celebrates the one year anniversary of the launch of the schooner Ardelle.
Shipwrights, friends, family and crew gather aboard for a special night
Tom and Kay Ellis of the schooner Lannon sailed close by firing a salute with their cannon and guests sing Happy Birthday to the Ardelle.
Friends, shipwright and our most awesome cook, Cathy and Bruce Slifer sail past during the song! They should have been on board!
Zack the young apprentice who was the only one onboard the Ardelle when it was launched last year was Harold’s crew for the night.
Steve reads a tribute to Harold and the Ardelle.
Bernie Noon was at the Helm most of the evening
Harold did video interviews during the sail with some of his loyal helpers.
The Tea Party Ship Museum opens in Boston.
Photo © Kathy Chapman 2012
Check out this Aaron Neville interview with Aurelia Nelson on Northshore 104.9. Aaron says he will perform many of his Grammy nominated hits in multiple genres, including standards, pop, soul, R&B, jazz and even some doo-wop from his new album (due out this fall) produced by Keith Richards (who also plays guitar on the album) and legendary producer Don Was, president of Blue Note Records, on which the album will be released.
Aaron also talks about his love of music, 50 years of writing and performing and how technology is changing the process of mixing and producing his new album.
When asked how he decides what songs to perform he says, “The voice is a connection between hearts … I just want to connect with the people there listening … ” VIP tickets for Saturday’s concert are sold out, but good seats are still available. Get tickets here.
Fiesta and Rockport Chamber Music Festival ought to be enough excitement for one week, but in addition to that, we’ve got 42 more artists in 18 venues, including a schooner! See the full live music lineup here.
Getting ready for the big public opening tonight 6-8pm. Blogging on event with fireworks, etc. tomorrow.
Hard to believe it was just a couple of months ago that she was launched from East Gloucester Marine Railways where Leon Poindexter did most of the building of her-
Photos © Kathy Chapman 2012
click below for the video and below that is the full slide show
If you come to Gloucester or if you’ve lived in Gloucester and you haven’t experienced a sail on the most beautiful ship in Gloucester harbor, The Thomas E. Lannon then I really feel sorry for you.
It’s beyond just bouncing along on a pretty boat, it’s the warmth and friendly hospitality of the Ellis family, Kay, Tom and Heath. It’s experiencing Gloucester harbor without the blaring of a diesel engine or the exhaust fumes. It’s the peace, it’s the sunset, it is the friendships forged.
I’m telling you right now you just gotta go. You have friends coming in from out of town? Take them on the Lannon, you’ll love it,and they will thank you.
more pictures and video coming
Eleanor’s figurehead, Beaver’s billethead and the rigging progress.
Photos © Kathy Chapman 2012
Anyone that went on our cruise last year knows it was one of the best nights of the summer. The tickets are $35 and include Two Old Cuban Cigar Co cigars which are valued around $10 each, Folly Cove Rum drinks from Ryan and Wood AND a sail aboard the Thomas E Lannon. All together it’s like a $85 value that you get for only $35. but you know what? Even if it was $85 I bet everyone that went last year would buy tickets again because it was THAT great a night.
So if you are one of my peeps, I want you aboard so we can hang smoking the finest cigars, drinking the finest rum and sailing aboard the most beautiful boat in all of Gloucester Harbor, the Thomas E Lannon.
Tickets are not going to last. Please if you know you are one of the people I like to hang with call Kay at the Lannon ticket office and reserve your spot so we can chillax together.
Call now 978-281-6634
Hi Joey,
We need Gloucester’s help (especially those who know about old fishing boat parts) with one of the next restoration projects for Schooner Adventure.
We want to put an original ship to shore phone back in Schooner Adventure. I don’t know what kind it was. I’m hoping someone out there recognizes this and could possibly help us to find one.
While I’m at it, we’re looking for an old Loran depth finder as well.
Attached are pictures of Captain Leo Hynes using them on board Adventure in the 1940’s.
Beaver and Eleanor rigging progress.
Photos © Kathy Chapman 2012
Hi Joey:
Wanted to share. Took this pic on 6/7 at about 10:15 AM. Schooner on a Stick.
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Richard G. Weissman
Susan O’Leary submits-
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Progress report: Tea Party Ships Eleanor and Beaver are nearing completion in Boston.
Photo © Kathy Chapman 2012
Hi Joey
Was in South Boston the other day and shot these pictures of the Tea
Party Museum and the Tea Party ship Beaver .
Anthony
Check Out The Construction Of The Beaver In Web Videos By Clicking Below-
Hi Joey,
Thanks for posting those amazing photos of the Ardelle at dawn and others…I have been putting them on our Facebook page but they are really terrific.
Harold’s daughter Perry Ardelle Burnham (boat was named after her and Harold’s grandmother) took this photo yesterday of the Lannon sailing closely past the Ardelle. We are hoping to have some evening schooner racing this summer…and I do like this pic. Not sure if you can use it but thought I would send it along.
Thanks again for all your support and encouragement!
Happy Memorial Day.
Laurie Fullerton and Harold Burnham
Mike Dyer writes-
A small crew has been working on making replacement spars for the Schooner Adventure, at Harold Burnham’s yard in Essex. Right now we’re working on the main boom. These pics show a series of steps for putting together laminations of 12” X 2” Douglas Fir planks. Note: we’re not done yet!
setting up the jig
Bruce and Bernie cutting a series of scarfs on the stacked planks using a chain saw on a frame fit over the jig.
Bernie after the first cut.
the rough scarfs, later to be planed smooth and for the right fit.
Bruce showing his clamped scarf joint.
epoxied planks ready to go.
all clamped up.
Harold Burnham’s Shop
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