Matthew Turner Progress: Rigging, Electrical and Propulsion, and Joinery
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
Thumbs up for on the water education!
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
Crab Feast in the Shipyard!
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 &
Fitting Cabin Top Trim
Roy Sobert and Richard O'Keefe are fitting the cabin top trim.
Resting Boats
Seaward and Matthew Turner are resting peacefully at the dock, on the last nice day before some rain and wind blow in.
Matthew Turner Progress 10.30.17
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,
Shipyard Tent For Sale
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
Matthew Turner Progress 10.27.17
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.
Matthew Turner Progress 9.12.17
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.
Gala Tickets for Volunteers
VOLUNTEERS ARE THE LIFE OF OUR ORGANIZATION! To show our appreciation, Call of the Sea volunteers can purchase tickets for almost half off at $65 (regular price is $125). All ticket purchases will be
Gala Tickets
Your ticket of $125 includes a tour of our sailing vessels and a party at the Bay Model with food, music, libations, 'live and silent auction', and much more. Next gala June 2019
Stepping of the Mast!
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