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I have also added a set of links to my Egypt posts during the week of revolution at the left of this page, just below this note. Under that are links to a few interesting reports from the area.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Pensacola Florida. A Tall Ship.

When we stopped by the waterfront park commemorating the landing of Spanish explorer Tristan de Luna in 1559, we noticed a tall sailing ship lying at anchor in the bay.
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This turned out to be the Peacemaker, based out of Savannah, and in port through the middle of March.  Wikipedia has a pretty complete story of the ship and its origins in Brazil.  There is a YouTube video of the ship at sea, too.
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The wheelhouse looks very comfortable.  Lots of Mahogany.
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And the captain seemed very pleased to be with the ship.
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