rwiederrich Posted June 24, 2018 #1 Posted June 24, 2018 I wanted to share the images of the Lady Washington when we visited Port Townsend this weekend. she was hauled out for her semi-annual maintenance and refit. Beautiful Brig. allanyed, reklein, thibaultron and 20 others 23 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
alde Posted June 25, 2018 #2 Posted June 25, 2018 Great photos. She is a pretty little brig. John Allen, stuglo, mtaylor and 4 others 7 Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED
lmagna Posted June 25, 2018 #3 Posted June 25, 2018 Funny this should pop up today. I was just "talking" to another member about her! rwiederrich, mtaylor, alde and 3 others 6 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey
ccoyle Posted June 25, 2018 #4 Posted June 25, 2018 Too bad the Coast Guard requires her to have that twirly thingy on the back. Looks a bit incongruous. alde, davyboy, lmagna and 3 others 6 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, TBD
Jim Rogers Posted June 25, 2018 #5 Posted June 25, 2018 Road trip. John Allen, thibaultron, alde and 3 others 6 Quote Regards, Jim Rogers Damn the Torpedoes , Full speed ahead. Adm David Farragut.
alde Posted June 25, 2018 #6 Posted June 25, 2018 One of these days I would like to sail aboard her on one of the longer trips when they move her from one port to another. Maybe Portland to Bremerton or something like that. I understand they do even longer trips from California. Canute, mtaylor, thibaultron and 1 other 4 Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED
lmagna Posted June 25, 2018 #7 Posted June 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Jim Rogers said: Road trip. That is on my bucket list. Sail on her on one of her transition trips from here to California or the other way around. Takes something like four or five days and worth every minute in my opinion! alde, Canute, John Allen and 2 others 5 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey
steamschooner Posted June 25, 2018 #8 Posted June 25, 2018 I worked in the Grays Harbor area when they were building her and would often stop by and see her coming together. Canute, alde, thibaultron and 3 others 6 Quote Zipper hydroplane(Miss Mabel ) finished John Cudahy Scratch build 1/4" scale Steam Tug 1914 Steam Tug Scratch build from HAMMS plans 1820 Pinky "Eagle" Scratch build from; American Ships Their Plans and History
John Allen Posted June 25, 2018 #9 Posted June 25, 2018 Is she publicly maintained, corporation, a trust, or historical society she is magnificent. Which ever one it's first class. thibaultron, Canute and lmagna 3 Quote John Allen Current builds HMS Victory-Mamoli On deck USS Tecumseh, CSS Hunley scratch build, Double hull Polynesian canoe (Holakea) scratch build Finished Waka Taua Maori War Canoe, Armed Launch-Panart, Diligence English Revenue Cutter-Marine Model Co.
rwiederrich Posted June 25, 2018 Author #10 Posted June 25, 2018 13 hours ago, lmagna said: Funny this should pop up today. I was just "talking" to another member about her! Yes, and she was here in Port Orchard a month or so ago too....Beautiful little brig indeed. Rob lmagna, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
rwiederrich Posted June 25, 2018 Author #11 Posted June 25, 2018 12 hours ago, alde said: One of these days I would like to sail aboard her on one of the longer trips when they move her from one port to another. Maybe Portland to Bremerton or something like that. I understand they do even longer trips from California. Indeed...I looked into that and you can sign up as a crew member for many durations. Alas....I can't currently spare the time away from work, but a month long adventure would be great...indeed. Rob lmagna, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
rwiederrich Posted June 25, 2018 Author #12 Posted June 25, 2018 Funny thing is when we came into town I saw her mast head from the road and on our way out of town later in the day we stopped in. I was amazed you could drive right up to her and get out and walk around her. No one on board cared and I even spoke to one of the working crew members about the overhaul and repaint. Quite surreal...with her just sitting there all alone...wanting for an inspection. I've enjoyed her so many times before and even visited her in Greys Harbor when she was painted up for the Pirates of the Caribbean. The highlight of my day. Rob lmagna and Canute 2 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
Dowmer Posted June 25, 2018 #13 Posted June 25, 2018 Love the Lady Washington, now if I could only finagle a job working on her at Port Townsend shipyard. Some really great history with the original Lady Washington and the PNW. mtaylor, Canute and lmagna 3 Quote Able bodied seaman, subject to the requirements of the service. "I may very well sink, but I'm damned if I'll Strike!" JPJ My Pacific Northwest Discovery Series: On the slipways in the lumberyard Union, 1792 - 1:48 scale - POF Scratch build 18th Century Longboat - circa 1790 as used in the PNW fur trade - FINISHED Future Builds (Wish List) Columbia Redidiva, 1787 HM Armed Tender Chatham, 1788 HMS Discovery, 1789 Captain Vancouver Santiago, 1775 - Spanish Frigate of Explorer Bruno de Hezeta Lady Washington, 1787 - Original Sloop Rig
Dr PR Posted October 23, 2019 #14 Posted October 23, 2019 (edited) I took a short several hour cruise on her out of Newport, Oregon. It is a beautiful ship, and it was fun to watch the crew handle the lines (passengers are invited to join in). We motored out through the channel and over the bar (we had an onshore wind). When we got out to sea (the first time for me in 40 years) they cut the engine and ran under sail. It was very quiet, just the sound of the breeze in the rigging. It was great!! I had always wanted to sail on a square rigger! One note though. I have talked with a couple who took a several day cruise up the coast from port to port. The swells on the west coast run parallel to the coast line, and the ship was rolling in the troughs the entire time. Some evenings they had to hang on to stay in their berths. If you have any tendency for motion sickness a long cruise under those conditions would be torture! I do get motion sickness (I was seasick for 3 1/2 years in the Navy) but the short in and out excursion ran head or stern to the seas and I didn't have a problem. I highly recommend it! Edited October 23, 2019 by Dr PR Canute, lmagna, Gregory and 1 other 4 Quote Phil Current build: USS Cape MSI-2 Current build: Albatros topsail schooner Previous build: USS Oklahoma City CLG-5 CAD model
~JC~ Posted May 7, 2020 #15 Posted May 7, 2020 Gorgeous ship. Found out about her about a month ago. Has anyone built a model? lmagna and mtaylor 2 Quote
Nirvana Posted May 15, 2020 #16 Posted May 15, 2020 Rob, I have a fantastic photo of her. Very beautiful brig! mtaylor 1 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry
Dowmer Posted May 15, 2020 #17 Posted May 15, 2020 On 5/6/2020 at 8:29 PM, ~JC~ said: Gorgeous ship. Found out about her about a month ago. Has anyone built a model? Lloyd McCaffery the famous miniature modeler did a stunning model of her in 1/96 scale. I saw it once in a private viewing. ~JC~ 1 Quote Able bodied seaman, subject to the requirements of the service. "I may very well sink, but I'm damned if I'll Strike!" JPJ My Pacific Northwest Discovery Series: On the slipways in the lumberyard Union, 1792 - 1:48 scale - POF Scratch build 18th Century Longboat - circa 1790 as used in the PNW fur trade - FINISHED Future Builds (Wish List) Columbia Redidiva, 1787 HM Armed Tender Chatham, 1788 HMS Discovery, 1789 Captain Vancouver Santiago, 1775 - Spanish Frigate of Explorer Bruno de Hezeta Lady Washington, 1787 - Original Sloop Rig
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