I served several years on the crew of the Elissa and sailed on her a
number of times. The Elissa is a barque built in 1877 in Aberdeen
Scotland, now docked in Galveston. (See:
http://www.tsm-elissa.org/elissa-main.htm.)

Working the sails 100 feet above the water while standing on a footrope
extending beneath the top gallant yardarm, while under sail in rather
brisk winds, was an unforgetable experience, and the views were spectacular.

Jim Cate


G&G wrote:

Have actually sailed on a tall ship?
Abby