Google has released Life magazine's collection of pictures of sailing ships, dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. There are some remarkable images in the gallery. Here are a few to whet your appetite.
There are hundreds more pictures at the link, all much bigger than the small reproductions above. To view them, go to the link, click on each picture to bring it up, then click it again to enlarge to maximum size. Essential viewing for those interested in maritime history, particularly in the age of sail.
Peter
good lord get a load of that rigging.
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Peter, the best time was during Tall Ships 76, I was lucky enough to get to ride a Tall Ship from Newport to New York City. That was an experience! And no, I didn't try to climb the mast (Dumb yes, stoopid no)... This is the boat I rode-
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"Wooden ships, Iron men " indeed.
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