If you get the chance watch the film " Around the Horn" shot by Irving
Johnson in 1929 aboard the Peking, one of the flying P's you too will
be amazed. The Peking was a 8000 ton, 4 masted Barque, with over 5
acres of sail, thats 44,132 sq. ft. 100+ MPH winds decks completly
under water sailing the wrong way around. See Johnson slide down the
edge of the sails, a 13 ft jelly fish, and a Capt. with the biggest
hands ever. Once 2 crew members were washed over and Capt, Junter ran
to the stern, grabbed a reefing line, dove over and caught the man by
the hair of the head and both were pulled aboard with the capt just
holding on with one hand on the line and one on the crew member, and he
did it twice. In 80 MPH winds one sailor aloft clearing a blown sail
held on and was flapping in the wind like the sail. The ship screams
along at 16+ knots. Over 380 sail control lines. In his youth Johnson
looked like one tough sailor. The film is only available thru the
Mystic Seaport Museam. The footage filmed on board during a passage
around Cape Horn in 1929 shocked experienced Cape Horn veterans and
landsmen alike at the extreme conditions Peking experienced.

A must see!


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peking_(ship)

Joe

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

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"Joe" wrote in message
ups.com...
If you get the chance watch the film " Around the Horn" shot by Irving
Johnson in 1929 aboard the Peking, one of the flying P's you too will
be amazed. The Peking was a 8000 ton, 4 masted Barque, with over 5
acres of sail, thats 44,132 sq. ft. 100+ MPH winds decks completly
under water sailing the wrong way around. See Johnson slide down the
edge of the sails, a 13 ft jelly fish, and a Capt. with the biggest
hands ever. Once 2 crew members were washed over and Capt, Junter ran
to the stern, grabbed a reefing line, dove over and caught the man by
the hair of the head and both were pulled aboard with the capt just
holding on with one hand on the line and one on the crew member, and he
did it twice. In 80 MPH winds one sailor aloft clearing a blown sail
held on and was flapping in the wind like the sail. The ship screams
along at 16+ knots. Over 380 sail control lines. In his youth Johnson
looked like one tough sailor. The film is only available thru the
Mystic Seaport Museam. The footage filmed on board during a passage
around Cape Horn in 1929 shocked experienced Cape Horn veterans and
landsmen alike at the extreme conditions Peking experienced.

A must see!


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peking_(ship)

Joe

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.

4 hours on-4 hours off for 90 days. You can see the dirty older
doldrums class sails become a brilliant sun and rain bleached white in
the straights. In the storm he is attop the aft cabin in what looks
like a 60+ foot confused choppy sea, and he falls while filming "within
a 1/4" of being washed over".

He made the film for his Kin to watch, even prayed for the mother of
all Cape Horn Storms before departing. I enjoyed it better than the
racing scene's in Victor Fleming's Captains Courageous. And the Dogs a
hoot!

Joe




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"Joe" wrote in message
ups.com...
If you get the chance watch the film " Around the Horn" shot by Irving
Johnson in 1929 aboard the Peking, one of the flying P's you too will
be amazed. The Peking was a 8000 ton, 4 masted Barque, with over 5
acres of sail, thats 44,132 sq. ft. 100+ MPH winds decks completly
under water sailing the wrong way around. See Johnson slide down the
edge of the sails, a 13 ft jelly fish, and a Capt. with the biggest
hands ever. Once 2 crew members were washed over and Capt, Junter ran
to the stern, grabbed a reefing line, dove over and caught the man by
the hair of the head and both were pulled aboard with the capt just
holding on with one hand on the line and one on the crew member, and he
did it twice. In 80 MPH winds one sailor aloft clearing a blown sail
held on and was flapping in the wind like the sail. The ship screams
along at 16+ knots. Over 380 sail control lines. In his youth Johnson
looked like one tough sailor. The film is only available thru the
Mystic Seaport Museam. The footage filmed on board during a passage
around Cape Horn in 1929 shocked experienced Cape Horn veterans and
landsmen alike at the extreme conditions Peking experienced.

A must see!


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peking_(ship)

Joe

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

JimC wrote:


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

Been out sailing lately Jim?
You going to anchor out for the fireworks?

One of the best shots in Around the Horn is when Irving's aloft
looking at the stern wake. Looks like a 4 screw aircraft carriers wake
steaming at full throttle. Doing 16kts. And the Peking is a big heavy
Steel Hull. If Cabin boy Rob viewed it in his home theater he would
faint.

Joe

Joe wrote:

JimC wrote:


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


Been out sailing lately Jim?
You going to anchor out for the fireworks?

Yes, I was sailing Thursday. Not much wind, but it's fun sitting back
and letting the autopilot guide the boat while watching the water and
the boat's progress on the chartreader. Regarding the fireworks, I'm
thinking of going down to Galveston to watch theirs.

Jim



One of the best shots in Around the Horn is when Irving's aloft
looking at the stern wake. Looks like a 4 screw aircraft carriers wake
steaming at full throttle. Doing 16kts. And the Peking is a big heavy
Steel Hull. If Cabin boy Rob viewed it in his home theater he would
faint.

Joe

One h... of a ride! As you probably remember, I crewed on the Elissa for
several years. Climbing the rigging and walking out to adjust the sails
while standing on footropes 100 feet over the water can get pretty
exciting, particularly in a good wind. It's a great view from up there.

You can buy the freakin video he

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...133109-0244602


Can't anyone figure anything out?

Bob Crantz wrote:
You can buy the freakin video he

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...133109-0244602


Can't anyone figure anything out?

Yeah pea brain....I posted a link to buy it here in the USA.... in
greenbacks.


http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID51043...round-Cape-Hor...



Joe

http://www.learmedia.ca/product_info...oducts_id/1206


Hey Joe, it's titled "Around Cape Horn" not "Around the Horn".

Idiot!


"Joe" wrote in message
ups.com...
If you get the chance watch the film " Around the Horn" shot by Irving
Johnson in 1929 aboard the Peking, one of the flying P's you too will
be amazed. The Peking was a 8000 ton, 4 masted Barque, with over 5
acres of sail, thats 44,132 sq. ft. 100+ MPH winds decks completly
under water sailing the wrong way around. See Johnson slide down the
edge of the sails, a 13 ft jelly fish, and a Capt. with the biggest
hands ever. Once 2 crew members were washed over and Capt, Junter ran
to the stern, grabbed a reefing line, dove over and caught the man by
the hair of the head and both were pulled aboard with the capt just
holding on with one hand on the line and one on the crew member, and he
did it twice. In 80 MPH winds one sailor aloft clearing a blown sail
held on and was flapping in the wind like the sail. The ship screams
along at 16+ knots. Over 380 sail control lines. In his youth Johnson
looked like one tough sailor. The film is only available thru the
Mystic Seaport Museam. The footage filmed on board during a passage
around Cape Horn in 1929 shocked experienced Cape Horn veterans and
landsmen alike at the extreme conditions Peking experienced.

A must see!


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peking_(ship)

Joe

Bob Crantz wrote:

http://www.learmedia.ca/product_info...oducts_id/1206

Hey Joe, it's titled "Around Cape Horn" not "Around the Horn".

Idiot!

Whoo whee! Four bucks cheaper than Joes' link!

Cheers
Marty