Marlinspike Magazine

12/08/2023

“It’s exciting to have a tall ship in here finally after all these years,” said Justin McIntyre, curator of the S.C. Maritime Museum who traveled aboard the Trinidad from Charleston. “We talk a lot of the history, but you miss that component of how things were unless you’re actually on the deck of a ship.”

The first Spanish ships arrived off the coast of Georgetown County in 1521, exploring the Santee River and Winyah Bay and making contact with the natives over the course of about a month.

12/07/2023

State job! Benefits! What are you waiting for?

We’re Hiring!

Are you looking to have a ton of fun? Perhaps… 200 tons of it? If you answered yes, keep reading!

SSV Ernestina-Morrissey is currently hiring for the 2024 sailing season. We have only two more positions left to fill: Chief Mate and Cook. Both applications are posted on the Tall Ships America billet bank and are linked in this post for easy access. The job descriptions and requirements will be included in the job listing.

If you missed the opportunity to apply for the other positions or cannot commit to the whole season there will be plenty of volunteer opportunities once we start up again! No more FOMO this sailing season 😉

Apply Today! Everyone is welcome and we can assure you that the Mighty E-M will accept you with open arms. Or rather…open spars.

Cook: https://tallshipsamerica.org/billet-bank/available-jobs/?job_id=127468

Chief Mate: https://tallshipsamerica.org/billet-bank/available-jobs/?job_id=118831

12/07/2023

NAME IT!

12/07/2023

NAME THAT BOAT! We've removed *most* of the names from trailboards and burgees, to make you work a little harder.

12/07/2023

The marine workforce training program at Connecticut’s SoundWaters builds off long-running relationships with local students, public schools

12/07/2023

12/06/2023

The new captain has earned raves :)

Calling all Deckhands!

Applications are now open for the 2024 season!

The season runs from June to October! Pay starts $375 per week depending on experience. For more information and contacts please head to our website at https://schooner-adventure.org/about-us/job-openings/

12/05/2023

Got a ship's cat? Post a photo!

12/03/2023

Yes, as a matter of fact, I *have* thought about it :) and I’ll bet a lot of you have, too.

Have you thought about joining the Picton Castle's crew? We have a few berths still available for Leg 4.

If interested please visit www.picton-castle.com for more information and to find our application to join the ship!

12/03/2023

“Danmark serves as an overseas ambassador for the Danish state, and receives budgetary support from the government. That budget has not risen fast enough to keep up with inflation, according to the operators, and the ship may be forced to shut down after 2024.”

The training ship Danmark has had its share of unfortunate news over the past two years, and it has more: it may be forced to end operations after nex...

12/02/2023

I wonder: what is the biggest working sail in the US? On a boat that actually sails now and then?

12/02/2023

NAME THAT BOAT! We've removed *most* of the names from trailboards and burgees, to make you work a little harder. Photo by George Bekris.

12/01/2023

Marlinspike is no longer publishing print issues, and we will soon shut down the digital issue webpage as well. For the next eight weeks, you can access the last 10 issues of Marlinspike for $3.99 each and the first ten issues for just .99 each. After January 24, this service will no longer be available.

So — if you were interviewed last year, say, and you'd like to have a copy of that article, go to issuu.com and search for Marlinspike Magazine. Do it before Jan. 24. Standing by on 16.

12/01/2023

The Cape Ann Museum presents "Above the Fold: The Photographers of the Gloucester Daily Times, 1973-2005".

https://www.capeannmuseum.org/exhibitions/above-fold-photographers-gloucester-daily-times-1973-2005/

12/01/2023

Great photo by Susan Hale. I'm sure there is nothing quite like sailing a cumbersome 17th-century design up a narrow river...

Godspeed and Kalmar Nyckel. What could be more beautiful than watching two beautiful tallships sailing down the Chester River.

You can see all this if you head to Chestertown this weekend!

12/01/2023

Throwback gold!

11/30/2023

Bravo Zulu!

This morning USCG Sector Northern New England recognized Mary Day’s crew. I am proud for them all.

11/29/2023

Going ashore doesn’t bode well for ships or sailors.

Crews and cranes hoisted the schooner-turned-restaurant from the river and set it down next to where the new Pilot House is being built.

11/29/2023

Kalmar Nyckel needs a cook!

Last call for resumes for cook! It's time to wrap up the hunt, and make a hire for 2024, so anyone who was thinking about applying, send along your resumes, in the next week or so!

Kalmar Nyckel is seeking a cook for the 2024 Sailing season!
The cook's responsibilities include cooking two to three meals a day for our volunteer and professional crew (from 4-27 people), provisioning the ship, and overseeing the cleanliness and hygiene of the galley. We have a 6 burner Garland stove, ample fridge and freezer space, an industrial coffee maker, an ice maker, and a washer/dryer on board. Plus lots of head room, a private cabin, and the great staff and volunteers to work with. 1 week of paid vacation is part of the contract. Applicants must be US citizens. This position is for the 2024 sailing season: April through early November. Send resumes to port captain [email protected] We intend to fill this position as by the end of the December.

Photo caption: “Feed us, please!”

11/29/2023

Tall ships and schooners definitely boost neighboring real estate! Now, if we can only figure out a way to charge for this...

11/28/2023

Indeed it is!

11/27/2023

ADVENTURE

11/27/2023

Just so ya know!

11/27/2023

The "unsinkable" TITANIC was launched in 1912, 111 years ago. How many state-of-the-art vessels have sunk since then?

Across centuries, despite massive advancements in technology, weather forecasting, and safety regulations, maritime disasters continue to injure crews, claim lives, and threaten the environment.  We’re here to consider why. While...

11/27/2023

But what vessel was this photo taken from???

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