November 13th, 2017|
Construction of Matthew Turner is proceeding in these 3 areas: rigging, electrical & propulsion systems and joinery. Let's start with the rigging team: Dixon, Randall, Dan, Kiel, Bruce, Neil, Noah, Dennis and Alan Rigging is now a big focus and excitement is high, literally, as we begin to work aloft setting top masts and preparing
November 11th, 2017|
Bridge the Gap students from Sausalito had a chance to experience our marine environment while learning about ecology, history and navigation. They also developed teamwork skills and self confidence through helping to raise the sails and sail the ship.
November 9th, 2017|
The perks of volunteering at the Tall Ship: good eats, friendships and good times, like todays Crab Feed. Thank you to Dan Higgins for sharing with the Tall Ship family. Thanks too to Steve & Caite Maiero and Lon Woodrum for helping catch and serve up the feast!
November 7th, 2017|
Roy Sobert and Richard O'Keefe are fitting the cabin top trim.
November 7th, 2017|
Seaward and Matthew Turner are resting peacefully at the dock, on the last nice day before some rain and wind blow in.
November 1st, 2017|
Noah created a wonderful coil of Manila rope, and is shown here working on the rigging. Some views of the deadeyes and pin rails on Matthew Turner. Dan Shugrue enjoying his workday aboard the vessel, with the Army Corps of Engineer vessel, Raccoon, in the background.
October 27th, 2017|
The fabric structure in which we built Matthew Turner is now for sale. Construction of the ship's interior joinery will take place in our workshop at 60C Liberty Ship Way, just a few blocks from the tent.
October 27th, 2017|
Matthew Turner's Main Salon is getting her siding. The interior cabinetry and bunks will be pre-fabricated for installation after all wiring is completed.
September 12th, 2017|
Here at the Tall Ship Tent, work on the 14 lower deadeye sets continues, and the chart house windows are nearly ready to be installed.
August 16th, 2017|
Watch the installation of the lower Main and Foremasts on the Matthew Turner. Memorial coins and talismans will be placed under the masts, an ancient tradition to ensure good luck and safe passage. Viewing will be in the afternoon, roughly from 3:00-5:00pm. The best views will be from the picnic tables and lawn in front
