Tall ships to sail to Coos Bay


Wednesday, April 30, 2008 | 11 comment(s)

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The brig Lady Washington and the topsail ketch Hawaiian Chieftain, fresh from a seven-month tour of California ports, will visit Coos Bay May 6-8 for educational programs and tours for the general public. Students from locals schools will learn how 18th century mariners lived on the high seas by raising a sail, hearing sea stories and singing authentic work songs.

The ships are scheduled to arrive in Coos Bay at approximately 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6. They will tie up at Coos Bay City Dock, 200 South Bayshore Drive. The ship plan to will fire a cannon salute as they pull up to the dock.

Crew in period costume will welcome visits from the public on these dates and times: May 6-8, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. all days. A $3 donation per person is appreciated.

The ships originally were scheduled to arrive a few days earlier, but mechanical problems and poor weather conditions during visits to Eureka and Crescent City, Calif., this month required a schedule change.

Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain are scheduled to depart Coos Bay the evening of May 8. All schedules are subject to change without notice. People are asked to confirm before boarding by calling (800) 200-5239. Details about Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain, including specifications, and the histories of both ships, are available at http://www.historicalseaport.org.

For more information, contact Joe Follansbee, (360) 589-0766 or e-mail at jfollansbee@historicalseaport.org
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Jack wrote on May 4, 2008 3:55 PM:

It is the Education programs that bother ME... It isn't like fourth graders need to experience the outdoors, or learn a little about history. We should send them to the republican party meetings instead and get them involved in the REAL world. Who needs to feel the wind in their face or learn how to read nature? Not my kids!

just musin wrote on Apr 30, 2008 1:54 PM:

It's probably just as well that Sir Francis Drake's "Golden Hind" isn't in port at the same time. Since Drake was really an English pirate, the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain would have to defend themselves - hey - wait a minute.....if they did it in the bay......what a GREAT tourist attraction!

Thomas wrote on Apr 29, 2008 12:00 PM:

It's too bad we were so short-sighted in allowing the CITRUS to be given away to the Dominican Republic. A WWII combat veteran like her would have been a great tourist draw here, like her few remaining sisiter ships are elsewhere.

Coos is myopic.

Edward wrote on Apr 29, 2008 10:30 AM:

hey, to be honest, I was just being sarcastic. I'm suprised the CAVE contention didn't jump on my bandwagon. HAHA

Rich wrote on Apr 29, 2008 9:51 AM:

Hey our city commissioners can tax the wind they use when they are in our bay. And use the money to fix pot holes.

Ugh wrote on Apr 29, 2008 9:50 AM:

You guys are such downers it's unreal.

Same ole coots, dominating the comments ... again.

jacob wrote on Apr 28, 2008 6:01 PM:

$3 donation--What do they think we are all rich or something? With most of us working minimum wage because we dont want to ruin this beautiful pristine industrial park--oops I mean bay--who can afford it:)

EAGLES PERCH wrote on Apr 28, 2008 5:55 PM:

UH OH! The "OUR BAY DESERVES BETTER" fools must be running in circles at the news of the ships in port. They'll be demanding impact statements and blast zone co-ordinates due to the black powder cannon charges that are onboard!Maybe they can team up with the snowy plover mob, due to the cannon noise disturbing the birds.(Sounds so stupid, but it will probably happen!)

fubar wrote on Apr 28, 2008 5:38 PM:

cannon fire is air pollution. and i'm sure the visitors will throw garbage in the bay

Edward wrote on Apr 28, 2008 2:27 PM:

I am against the Tall Ships. They will cause erosion along the banks. Our Bay deserves better! Wait...what?

Joe sixpack wrote on Apr 28, 2008 12:12 PM:

Watch out for cannon fire!


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