On Sun, 2 Mar 2008 09:41:16 -0800 (PST), Bob
wrote:

On Mar 2, 7:13*am, Rosalie B. wrote:

NONE are Coast Wise.... But I suppose you could also find a few pig
boats that were documented Coast Wise too.


*Those designations are not consistent at all, and have
nothing to do with how the boat is used and/or what the boat is
capable of.

S/V RosalieAnn, Leonardtown, MD
CSY 44 WO #156http://home.mindspring.com/~gmbeasley/id1.html

Hey there granny,

maybe I should re phrase my word ch
salt water have land animal names.
just because a sailboat.trawler bumbles around the ocean does not make
it a working boat. Take Joe and Skip. They both claim to be
experienced sailors yet each's record is an example of their skill
level.

Yes, the working fleets, once operated by those who had knowledge and
a respect for maritime history and tradition, are few now days. I
supoose next Skip will self certify his 360 days on the Pig, take a
test, and get his 50 grt master license and claim he is a seasoned
Captain.............. with years of experience.

But a few of us out there will mourn the fact that any nuckle head can
get a captains license and name their boat Heffer or Rodent or Cow
Patty or other such lubberly dribble........

Bob
Sorry I took your husbands name. no insult intended.....

I'm not sure whether you would number the Royal Navy among your elite
group of "those who had knowledge and a respect for maritime history
and tradition" but here is a list of British naval vessels, from the
1618 - 1642 naval List, with land animal names. I have deliberately
used the early list to illustrate that the practice of using animal
names is not a new one.

Name Date launched Fate
White Bear 1599 Sold 1629
(Red) Lion 1609 Rebuilt 1640
Antelope 1618 Burnt in 1649
Unicorn 1634 Sold in 1688
Leopard 1635 Captured by the Dutch in 1653
Lion 640 Rebuilt in 1658
Tiger 1647 Rebuilt in 1681
Antelope 1651 Wrecked in 1652
Leopard 1659 Sunk 1699.

It appears Sir, that you do not know what you are talking about.

Bruce-in-Bangkok
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