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Title
The Adventuress Cruise
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Kym Backland
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Photograph
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It was a beautiful weekend a few days ago! Lovely sunset for all the Mother's and people going to go be with their families for the holiday! The Mountains were out in their full glory. Then in the shot with the sunset cruise, is the iconic Adventuress. It is the jewel and pride of the Seattle Waterfront. She's a beauty! Oh how I love this ship!
In 1913, John Borden II of Chicago, founder of the Yellow Cab Company, took possession of the luxury schooner Adventuress. Yacht designer B.B. Crowninshield had watched over her construction and the slender-hulled, gaff-rigged schooner was launched at the Rice Brothers' Yard in East Boothbay Maine. On her maiden voyage, Adventuress sailed down the east coast, through the Straits of Magellan and up to arctic waters. Borden's mission was to secure a bowhead whale specimen to complete the whale exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History. Borden was unable to secure a specimen because of an unusually early formation of pack ice and over-hunting of bowheads. However, young naturalist Roy Chapman Andrews was able to do pivotal work on the fur seal population on the Pribilof Islands, known as the "Galapagos of the North."
John Borden For reasons still unknown, sold his nearly new yacht to the San Francisco Bar Pilot's Association in 1914. Adventuress' career as yacht was over, earning her the paltry mention..."de-rigged for a work boat. In Crowninshield's historic inventory of his own designs. Adventuress as a pilot 1915 marked the beginning of Adventuress' career as a working boat. For 35 years, she plied the rough, treacherous waters off the Farrallones. The work was hard. Transferring pilots to the massive ships entering the bay, scrapes, bumps, and full-on collisions were as common as a smooth ride.
Weather forced her in just once, and then only because the foremast went over the side. She served the Coast Guard, guarding the bay, during World War II. In 1951, the pilots bought themselves a more sturdy ship - a war surplus minesweeper - and let the old schooner go. Never exactly common, yachts of her size had become rare, almost extinct, by 1950. That fate almost fell to Adventuress. She was beached for ten years near Sausalito where negligent party-goers caused a serious fire. Adventuress' stern had been chopped off in an accident and she still had the cut-down San Francisco rig. To add insult to injury, there was a house about the size and shape of a trolley car sitting aft of the mainmast, running nearly to the stern. The main boom was well above the house set more like a giant flag than a sail. Whomever steered had to look through three sets of windows to see forward. Still, she was the stuff of which dreams are made.
About 1960, O.H. "Doc" Freeman, founder of the Lake Union Chandlery that bears his name, brought her to Seattle. "Doc" ultimately gave up on the big boat as did the next owner - and the next - but Adventuress finally found a dreamer named Monty Morton who had a plan to use her as a sail-training vessel. Morton founded a non-profit organization called Youth Adventure, and went sailing. In 1962, the late Ernestine Bennett came with a pack of Girl Scouts to Seattle to sail. She was looking for a challenge and she found one.
Mrs. Bennett became involved in the management of the sail-training program. In time her love for the boat grew. In 1974 she became the head of Youth Adventure and the financial steward of Adventuress. As a result of that stewardship and with many volunteer hands, the boat was restored to nearly all her original lines. In 1988 she began serving as a floating classroom for the environmental education leadership program, Sound Experience. In 1989, Adventuress was named a National Historic Landmark.
Sound Experience, patterned after programs, like the highly successful Clearwater Hudson River program, was founded in 1988 by Barbara Wyatt and Morley Horder to protect Puget Sound through education. In 1991 Mrs. Bennett decided she had found the right successors to Youth Adventure and she offered Sound Experience an opportunity to purchase Adventuress for the people of Puget Sound.
Late 1980s Sound Experience, a non-profit organization based out of Port Townsend, currently sails Adventuress to ports throughout the Puget Sound. The ship provides programs April through October. Approximately 3,000 youth and adults board her each year to learn her history, Puget Sound's and the ways we can work together to protect the environment in which she sails. The program is actively supported by hundreds of volunteers who help crew for school groups, public day sails, week long trips and continue the work of historic preservation and restoration.
Adventuress 2008
The ship is a beauty again. She continues to catch the hearts of those who sail with her as well as inspire their dreams. Most importantly, Adventuress is growing leaders who will serve her mission to protect the Salish Sea (Puget Sound) for generations to come. The historic schooner Adventuress is still a working vessel. We think her designer would be proud.
I have most recently read another article about Adventuress is a Wooden Boat Article. I will update this article when I finish reading it. I read they put "PURPLE HEART" in her.. I do love me some Purple Heart Wood!
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Warsaw, Ma - Poland
Amazing work. I love it! If you have a sec, please let me know what you think about my images. I really want to progress with my knowledge
Islamabad, Is - Pakistan
😊 💖 🌸 Congratulations on your recent sale of a wonderful work. 😊 💖 🌸
Honolulu, HI - United States
Oh, Kym! This is almost like the Ketch I sailed on around the Caribbean in the late 1960s. It's owner brought it up out of the Caribbean sea. It had long before sunk and was abandoned. If abandoned, anyone can claim a boat and bring it up and refurbish. That's what the owner of the boat I was on did. This is similar to that boat, except the one I was on had an aft mizzen mast, but this is so close and brings back some delicious memories. FAV/L
Seattle, Wa - United States
DAWN KORI SNYDER, Thanks so much for the feature of my photo THE ADVENTURESS CRUISE in your very new group SHIP TO SHORE AND ALL THINGS NAUTICAL. I love this group. I appreciate you starting it, and featuring me as well!
Seattle, Wa - United States
TINA WENGER, Hello Again! Long time no see! Thanks so much for the feature of my photo THE ADVENTURESS CRUISE in your very new group SUNSETS OF THE WORLD. You sure work quickly! I appreciate your time and stuff you do! Thanks so much for all 5 features!
Seattle, Wa - United States
FOR THE LOVE OF ART .... love all the features today! Thank you so much for the feature of my photo THE ADVENTURESS CRUISE in your group FOR THE LOVE OF ART GALLERY.. so many features today, I really appreciate it!
Seattle, Wa - United States
FAYE GIBLIN, Happy Friday to you ! Thank you for the feature today! I appreciate you featuring my photo THE ADVENTURESS CRUISE In your group GREAT ART FOR COMMENTS AND VOTES.. .. I appreciate it ...You gave me so many features and were so generous .with your time too!..
Seattle, Wa - United States
SARAH, Our new fearless leader! hehe Thank you for the feature today of my photo THE ADVENTURESS CRUISE in your group SUNSET PHOTOGRAPHY.. I know it's taken me a few days to show my appreciation... thanks again Sarah!
Seattle, Wa - United States
SHRADHA, Happy June and Thursday to you! Thank for the multiple features today, and for the one of my photo THE ADVENTURESS CRUISE in your group LANDSCAPE THAT MESMERIZED ...I really appreciate it all the features tonight!
Seattle, Wa - United States
BOB AND NADINE.. So many groups you mange! Wow! NADINE AND BOB, Happy June and Wednesday to you! Thank for the feature of my photo THE ADVENTURESS CRUISE in your group ALL LANDSCAPE AND SCENERY...I really appreciate it Bob..Hope you are having a wonderful day, and things are getting better for you and your family.
Seattle, Wa - United States
NADINE AND BOB, Happy June and Wednesday to you! Thank for the feature of my photo THE ADVENTURESS CRUISE in your group ALL NATURAL SCENIC LANDSCAPES I really appreciate it Bob..Hope you are having a wonderful day, and things are getting better for you!
Seattle, Wa - United States
ALEC, Happy June and Tuesday to you! Thank for the feature of my photo THE ADVENTURESS CRUISE in your group LIFE IS WHAT HAPPENS I really appreciate it Alec.. Hope you are having a wonderful day!
Seattle, Wa - United States
SHAWN, I can type your name by muscle memory now! hehe.. Happy June and Tuesday Night to you! Thank for the feature of my photo THE ADVENTURESS CRUISE in your group SEASONS OR BEAUTY I really appreciate it!
Palmdale, CA - United States
Beautiful shot and nice description, Kym! V/F. Oh yes, Kym. I love to travel. Next weekend I will go to Mexico for the first time. I will take many photos there, that's for sure! Thanks for visit my gallery and for the nice comment and yours V/F. Thanks my friend! Appreciate it!
Kym Backland replied:
Ivete, Oh I missed this comment. I guess you have already been to Mexico and back by now? Thanks for your story and votes!
Seattle, Wa - United States
MARIE, I'm so slow in my thank you and replies! Ouch! Sorry about that.. Thank you for the feature today (or three days ago) of my photo THE ADVENTURESS CRUISE in your group PHOTOGRAPHY FROM AROUND THE WORLD Most appreciative Marie!
Seattle, Wa - United States
ELLA, Long time no type! My BAD! Thank you for the feature today of my photo THE ADVENTURESS CRUISE in your group YOUR BEST WORK... Most appreciative. I was just looking at your newly posted artwork... always fun to see new artwork Ella!
Seattle, Wa - United States
CAROL, Thank you for the feature today of my photo THE ADVENTURESS CRUISE in your group I know it's taken me a few days to show my appreciation... thanks BEAUTIFUL SCENERY A PICTUREQUES VIEW.. thanks so much..
Seattle, Wa - United States
CHERLY, Long time no see! Thank you for the feature today of my photo THE ADVENTURESS CRUISE in your group VEHICLE ENTHUSIASTS.. I know it's taken me a few days to show my appreciation... thanks Cheryl....
Seattle, Wa - United States
BOB AND NADINE...So many, multiple features today! Thanks! Thank you for the feature a few days ago of my photo THE ADVENTURESS CRUISE in your group ALL FINE AMERICA ARTWORK .. I know it's taken me a few days to show my appreciation... thanks Bob!
Seattle, Wa - United States
OMASTE, Happy Monday over there in Eastern Washington! Another feature! WOW! Thank you so much for the lastest feature of my photo named THE ADVENTURESS CRUISE in your group ABC GROUP - N- NATURE .. Have a great beginning of the week Omaste!
Seattle, Wa - United States
CHARLIE, So many, multiple features today! Thanks! Thank you for the feature a few days ago of my photo THE ADVENTURESS CRUISE in your group NATURE AND LANDSCAPE.. I know it's taken me a few days to show my appreciation Charlie!
Loveland, CO - United States
Nice shot Kym! Don't see your little buddies anywhere, but I like the image anyway... 8>) v/f
Km - China
Kym. I know something exactly. You were not on the boat that hour. Stunning sunset capture. F/V
Seattle, Wa - United States
ANASTASIA, So many, multiple features today! Thanks! Thank you for the feature today of my photo THE ADVENTURESS CRUISE in your group PHOTORUS.. I Hope your weekend is productive, or restful, or fun, or all of the above Anastasia..hehe..
Seattle, Wa - United States
JOUKO, Hello my friend! Happy Friday to you! Thank you for the feature today of my photo THE ADVENTURESS CRUISE in your group ..ART FROM THE PAST. Thanks for adding me as a feature today. I Hope your weekend is restful Jouko!
Seattle, Wa - United States
BRUCE, Oooh It's a double feature today! Thanks! Thank you for the feature today of my photo THE ADVENTURESS CRUISE in your group COMFORTABLE ART-LIMIT- 2 PER DAY! I Hope your weekend is productive, and you get lots of great captures Bruce!
Seattle, Wa - United States
SAAD, Happy T.G.I.F. it's the weekend! Yipee.. Thank you for the feature today of my photo THE ADVENTURESS CRUISE in your group ..I LOVE SEASCAPES 1 PER DAY! Thanks for putting me in to your wonderful group Saad! I Hope your weekend is a wonderful and productive time!
Seattle, Wa - United States
DARREN, Happy T.G.I.F. it's the weekend! Yipee.. Thank you for the feature today of my photo THE ADVENTURESS CRUISE in your group ..3 A DAY WAITING ROOM ART! Most appreciative to you for your time and efforts Darren! Hope your weekend is fun!
Seattle, Wa - United States
GYNT, Happy Wednesday to ya! Thank you for the feature today of my photo THE ADVENTURESS CRUISE in your group GREETINGS AND POSTERS.. Most appreciative to you for your time Gynt!
Seattle, Wa - United States
BAJAN, Good Evening, or is it Morning for you? Thank you for the feature today of my photo THE ADVENTURESS CRUISE in your group GROUP OF PHOTOGRAPHERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.. Most appreciative. I was just looking at your newly posted artwork! Good stuff Bajan!
Seattle, Wa - United States
RAMON, Well I guess my photo THE ADVENTURESS CRUISE fit into your criteria for your group AFTERNOON AND DAWN, I really appreciate the feature of it Ramon!
Seattle, Wa - United States
MICHAEL, Hello there! Hey this sunset matches your shirt! hehe.. Happy Tuesday Night to you! Thank for the feature of my photo THE ADVENTURESS CRUISE in your group NEW ART WORKS 2... I really appreciate it Michael.. Take Care!
Seattle, Wa - United States
NICK, Happy Tuesday Night to you! Thank for the feature of my photo THE ADVENTURESS CRUISE in your group CLOUDS ALWAYS THE SAME BUT NEVER THE SAME! I really appreciate it!
Stockholm, SE - Sweden
Kym, this is a very beautiful afternoon or dawn? It would be fine if you add this wonderful work to my group "Afternoon and dawn" I know you have added a lot of excellent work about this subject in the group, but I wonder why you not have added this stunning work in the group. Great work. Voted and FAV
Kym Backland replied:
Ramon, I'm never sure what constitues AFTERNOON? Here in the Pacific Northwest, Washington, It stays light very late! So I figured this image was "too late" in the afternoon to be considered for your group? Thanks for you votes and comments and suggestions... I appreciate your words so much!
Emmett, ID - United States
What a great presentation with the different tones!! f/v/t
Kym Backland replied:
Robert, Hello friend! Thanks for your button clicking and comments today! Always good to see you!
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