Lynx is an interpretation of an actual 80-foot privateer named Lynx built by Thomas Kemp in 1812 in Fell's Point, Maryland. While America had gained her independence in 1776, 1812 was the war to defend it. In the front line, such privateers as Lynx were instrumental in defeating the British naval fleet for good.
Operated as a teaching seamanship, she celebrates maritime history and classic sailing wisdom.
Tall Ship, 1812 Privateer “Lynx”, conquers San Francisco Bay
October 2006
War machines of today and yesteryears...
Our nostalgia towards tall ships may eclipse the primary purpose of such tall ships: war and piracy.
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Some of these photos will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds
Square Topsail Schooner
SPECIFICATIONS SAILS: 4,669 square feet total
LOD: 76' Mainsail: 1,219 square feet
LOA: 78' Foresail: 865 square feet
LWL: 72' Main Topsail: 346.5 square feet
Sparred Length: 122' Fore Topsail: 585 square feet
Beam: 23' Main Topmast Staysail: 438.5 square feet
Draft: 8' 6" Jib: 453 square feet
Displacement: 98.6 Tons Staysail: 572 square feet
Height of mainmast with jackyard: 94' 0" Flying Jib: 190 square feet
Height of foremast: 84' 0"
Freeboard: 3' 6"
Power: Cat 3306B - 290 hp
Hundested Variable Pitch Propeller
WOOD DESIGNER
Keel, Keelson, Stem, Melbourne Smith -
Frame and Beams: Laminated Southern Pine Intl Historical Watercraft Society
Planking: Angelique from Surinam
Decks: Douglas Fir
Hull color: Black with White Gunport Stripe BUILDER
Light Spars: Sitka Spruce Rockport Marine, Rockport, Maine
Masts and Yards: Laminated Douglas Fir
CREW of 5 LAUNCHED
Trainees: 30-40 (day sails) or 6 (overnight) July 28, 2001 in Rockport, Maine
She is armed with a functioning main battery of four six-pounder carronades and four swivel guns, muskets, pistols, cutlasses, boarding pikes and axes. She respects the current U.S. Coast Guard regulations and safety requirements, while honored yesteryear.
As She glides into the Western Sky...
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As She glides into the Western Sky...
Mike Kellick - one of Lynx captains and talented cameraman - comments on
our day chasing Lynx... and sharing this Magic Hour!
Jeffrey Wood,
Director of
Lynx Educational
Foundation,
looks on his
vessel. >
Our height on water allows for easy tie up along the side for loading or off loading of crew & filming equipment.
Our profile, maneuverability and lack of wake, allowed for getting close and cruising around her without disturbance.
The contrast between the 1812 privateer and
our high tech composite futuristic power catamaran was clear however there was a true dance between these two sea kindly vessels on which all has been forethought for sea worthiness.
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All Photos COPYRIGHT 2005-2006 ‘Water-Wizards’ a Wind Warrior Inc. project.
No downloading or printing of material without explicit pre-authorization.
Some of these photos will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds
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