Posted by John on September 03, 2008 at 17:56:22 user John.
In Reply to: Re: Schooner rigging plan posted by Jock on September 03, 2008 at 10:17:33:
Sorry to say that the image of the model is too large for both the Tarboard upload facility and for my email function. Apart from the raked masts, it resembles the Bluenose, the famous Nova Scotia fishing and racing schooner.If a variety of rigs is possible, I may be free to design my own - within reasonable limits, of course. Since it seems to represent a working vessel, a fishing rig would be appropriate.
Bluenose was launched in 1921 and won many racing trophies. Sadly, she foundered on a reef in 1946. The following story is worthwhile, if you haven't heard it before. A second Bluenose was built in 1963 and the original skipper, Angus Walters, was allowed to take the wheel of the new vessel. He was asked what he thought of the Bluenose II. He looked up at the billowing white canvas, pondered awhile and finally grunted, "She'll do." Enough said.