Lynx (tall ship)
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| Type: | Schooner |
| Keel/Keelson: | Laminated Southern Pine |
| Launch: | 2001, Rockport, Maine |
| Homeport: | Newport Beach, CA |
| Designer: | Melbourne Smith - International Historical Watercraft Society |
| Sparred Length: | 122 ft |
| Length on deck: | 76 ft |
| Length waterline: | 72 ft |
| Beam: | 23 ft |
| Draft: | 8.5 ft |
| Height at mainmast: | 94 ft |
| Displacement: | 98.6 tons |
| Sail Area: | 4,669 sq. ft |
The \"Lynx\" today
The replica of the Lynx sailing today was designed by Melbourne Smith - International Historical Watercraft Society based on historical data and built by Taylor Allen and Eric Sewell at Rockport Marine, Rockport, Maine. She was launched on July 28, 2001 in Rockport, Maine, making her a very new addition to the tall ship community. Her port of registry is with Portsmouth, New Hampshire.Today instead of fighting the British like her original counterpart, she serves as an education vessel. She teaches seamanship to those who step on her deck. Notably, the Lynx is known for her summer program where she sails to Hawaii with students. Along the way students learn about sail handling, navigation, seamanship, leadership and learning to face unforeseen challenges.
Her 4 carronades and 4 swivel guns usually get their exercise during weekends when another tallship is in port, such as the Lady Washington, where the two tallships engage in "Battle sail", using actual battle tactics. While the battling tallships are using actual black powder, they however shoot blanks. Public are able to book passages on these 3-hour battles.
See also
- Ship replica (including a list of ship replicas)
- Nautical terms
- Rigging
- Tall ship
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