- Lynx (tall ship)
"Lynx" is a square
topsail schooner based inNewport Beach, California . She is an interpretation of an Americanprivateer vessel of the same name from 1812. The original "Lynx" played its part in running the British blockade, assisting the then almost non-existent American naval forces, and defending the American coastal waters and merchant ships against theRoyal Navy .The "Lynx" today
The replica of the "Lynx" sailing today was designed by Melbourne Smith - International Historical Watercraft Society based on historical data and built by Taylor Allen and Eric Sewell at Rockport Marine,
Rockport, Maine . She was launched on July 28, 2001 inRockport, Maine , making her a very new addition to thetall ship community. Her port of registry is withPortsmouth, New Hampshire .Today, instead of fighting the British like her original counterpart, she serves as an education vessel. She teaches
seamanship and history to those who step on her deck. Notably, the "Lynx" is known for her summer program where she sails toHawaii with students. Along the way students learn about sail handling,navigation ,seamanship ,leadership and learning to face unforeseen challenges.Her 4
carronades and 4swivel gun s usually get their exercise during weekends when another tallship is in port, such as the "Lady Washington ", where the two tall ships engage in "Battle sail", using actual battle tactics. While the battling tallships are using actualblack powder , they however shoot blanks. Members of the public are able to book passages on these 3-hour battles.ee also
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* [http://www.privateerlynx.com/ Privateer Lynx]
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