- Pacific Swift (ship)
The "Pacific Swift" is a square
topsail schooner , built byS.A.L.T.S. as a working exhibit atExpo '86 inVancouver, British Columbia . When not offshore, she provides 5-10 daysail training programs for young people and day sails for S.A.L.T.S. members aroundVancouver Island and along the coast of British Columbia.The Pacific Swift also participates in an offshore voyage, often travelling for a full year before returning to port. The ship has sailed over 100,000 deep-sea miles on training voyages for young trainees. Her offshore travels have taken her to
Australia andEurope , to remote communities on Easter and Pitcairn Island, and to many other far-flung ports of call.Crew
"Please note that the crew of the ships changes throughout the year, particularly those in lower positions."
Gallery
External links
* A full list of the Pacific Swift's trips can be found on the [http://www.salts.ca/015_SALTS_past.htm S.A.L.T.S. Website]
* [http://www.bosunsmate.org/ The Bosun's Mate.org] Dedicated to global nautical history and SALTS Shipmates
* [http://www.bosunsmate.org/swifttour.php Virtual tour of the Pacific Swift]References
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