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Sea History No 106 Winter 2004 Historic Ships on a Lee Shore
Sea History No 106 Winter 2004
CONTENTS
7 Schooner Lucerne: Lessons from a Great Lakes Shipwreck, by Andrew JalbertLake Superior's icy freshwater has beautifully preserved hundreds of shipwrecks. The Lucerne's story teaches us about the realities of seafaring on the lakes and shows how cultural resource management can serve the public.
10 A New Drake Myth, by Edward Von der PortenPresident of the Drake Navigators Guild Edward Von der Porten debunks a new book with false claims about Sir Francis Drake's Pacific Northwest voyage.
15 Historic Ships on a Lee Shore, by Deirdre O'Regan and Joe Follansbee A distress call regarding the uncertain futures of three historic American ships: Schooner Ernestina of Massachusetts, SS Catalina in Ensenada, Mexico (formerly of southern California), and Seattle's Schooner Wawona.
21 Master and Commander-The Far Side of the World: Comments on Historical Accuracy, by William H. WhitePatrick O Brian's huge success stemmed largely from the meticulous detail and accuracy with which he portrayed his characters and the nautical traditions of the Royal Navy. How did the movie measure up?
22 Dr. Charles Webster, Ship's Surgeon: A Diary from Sea 1896-97, edited by Robert M. Webster, MDDr. Webster embarked on a non-stop voyage from New Jersey to Japan in the last days of sail. His observations give a first-hand account of life at sea when steamships were on the verge of wiping out the sailing ship era forever.
30 MARINE ART: The Life and Art of John Prentiss Benson, by Margaret M. Betts, commentary by John G. Hagan
35 Maritime History on the Internet, by Peter McCrackenMaritime historian, librarian, and entrepreneur, Peter McCracken guides you on your research via the internet.
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