On Tue, 12 Oct 2004 08:15:24 -0400, Harry Krause
wrote:

~~ snip age ~~

Speaking of books, I recommend The Last Sail Down East, which discusses
the end of commercial sailing in the New England to Baltimore areas.
Lots of nice photos, too. Sail power was not uncommon as late as WW II.

Here's a page that references the book:

http://www.hazegray.org/features/schooners/

I'll check that out.

Thanks.

Take care.

Tom

"The beatings will stop when morale improves."
E. Teach, 1717