Joe wrote:
Jim Cate

No, I'm sorry but I didn't notice it, Joe.


Looks like a box with a handle sticking out of it, vintage 1860's .

The kids love it when it's bellows roar. I picked it up at a garage
sell in galveston and really had no were to store it. Ebay did not
exist at the time and I felt it would be better to just give it to the
museam. This was long before mitchell took over the waterfront. It's
been so long since Ive been onboard Im not sure if its still on
display.


Did you see my name in the

display of hull plate contributors? It's number 120 of 318.



375 dollars and anyone can be a plate member.


have you taken any trips on the Elissa? If so were and when?


Joe
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I was a member of the Elissa crew for three years, around 1995-1999. I
sailed on the boat during its day trips each year, but I didn't get to
make any of the longer voyages. I'll look for your bellows apparatus
next time I'm at the museum.

When I was on the crew I did climb the rigging under sail, walked out on
the foot ropes, and helped unfurl the upper topsail and the T'Gallant in
20 knot winds. It's a magnificant view up there, and the ship has a
"galloping" pitching motion that makes it even more exciting. As you
point out, to be a member of the crew requires many hours of work and
training throughout most of the year, and I didn't have the time to
continue on the crew. - My usual job was to conduct guided tours of the
boat on weekends.

Jim