Sailing is a sport that has been practiced for thousands of years, but for most of that time, it has been a male-dominated field. However, in the modern era, female sailors have made significant strides and contributions to the [...]
During the age of exploration, sailors imagined many different types of sea monsters during their travels. The Age of Exploration, or the Age of Discovery, took place from the 15th to 17th century, when sailors explored their way around [...]
Brigs are ships with two square-rigged masts that were predominantly used as warships and survey vessels in the latter part of the 18th century. Brigs dominated British waterways until merchants opted for more cost-effective vessels. After that, however, they remained prominent in the military. Here are some of the most famous brigs in history.
John Masefield’s poem “Sea Fever” has captured the romanticism of sailing ships. The famous line, “And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by,” is likely what popularized the term “tall ship” for any traditionally-rigged sailing vessel.
The original Lady Washington, or more commonly, Washington, was a historic sailing ship named after Martha Washington, and it sailed for about ten years in the 18th century. Though covered in obscurity, the early history of the 90-ton sailing ship is said to be recorded in several documents.
If you follow Grays Harbor Historical Seaport, you probably already know that our vessel Hawaiian Chieftain is the largest vessel ever built in Lahaina, Maui. But did you also know about the historic role Hawaii plays in the story of the original Lady Washington’s voyages?
