Joe wrote:

Capt. JG wrote:

I've only seen clips of it. Amazing stuff.



It's a short film 37min. And is narrated by Irving. Its something to
see guys 170ft above the ship going hand over hand down the forward jib
stay, no safety gear at all. Hand over hand only "using your boots for
one trip down would wear them thru, or letting your oilskins drag would
ruin them." Top that off with the fact Irving carries a big camera
aloft to film it all. One shot shows Irving sewing a sail, his arms put
your Govanators muscles to
shame.



I understand that the photographer had himself lashed to one of the
masts to keep from being washed overboard. It's an amazing film.

Jim