Logs for schooner Ernestina's new masts arrive

Sierra Pacific Industries in Aberdeen unloaded logs today that will become new masts for the schooner Ernestina, which is undergoing restoration in New Bedford, Mass. The logs were supplied and delivered by Karl Meier of Birkenfeld, Oregon.

Ernestina was built in 1894 at the James and Tarr Shipyard for the Gloucester fishing fleet. Under Captain Bob Bartlett she sailed to within 600 miles of the North Pole, and later brought immigrants to the U.S. under the power of sail. Returned to the U.S. in 1982 as a gift from the newly independent Cape Verdean people, she sailed as an education vessel until 2005. You can learn more about the restoration project at the Ernestina's website. The new masts will be turned on the tracer lathe at the Historical Seaport's Spar Shop.

First Historical Seaport Roundtable Meets

Nine Grays Harbor residents met with GHHSA Development Officer Jan Jorgenson today to talk about the history of the Historical Seaport as we prepare for our 25th birthday celebration in June. The Historical Seaport Roundtable will meet every month on the 15th through June. The next meeting will be on March 15 at noon at the Seaport offices in Aberdeen. For more information, email Jan at jjorgenson@historicalseaport.org or call her at 360-532-8611.

Fan Photo: Hawaiian Chieftain and the Bay Bridge

Our friend Steve Goodall took this photo today of Hawaiian Chieftain with the Bay Bridge and San Francisco behind it. We've received more interest in our Oakland visit this time around than in recent memory. Thanks so much to all our fans and supporters, whom we hope to see at Jack London Square over the next few days. More schedule details are available on our website. If you would like to share a photo of Hawaiian Chieftain, send it to photos@historicalseaport.org.

Fan Photo: Lady Washington Arrives In Oakland

Lady Washington has arrived at Jack London Square, which photographer Steve Goodall confirmed for us with this nice photo of the boat at the dock. Hawaiian Chieftain is expected to arrive at JLS around noon on Thursday. For a full schedule of public events, visit our website. You can send your photos of either boat to photos@historicalseaport.org.

Jobs: First Mate and Cook on Hawaiian Chieftain

The Grays Harbor Historical Seaport Authority is inviting applications for the positions of First Mate and Cook aboard the topsail ketch Hawaiian Chieftain.

The First Mate is second in command and works closely with the Master to ensure safe and profitable operation of the vessel.  The First Mate provides direct oversight and is actively involved with ongoing maintenance, restoration, and crew training. The position starts March 24, 2012.

The Cook’s primary function is to provide the crew, both paid and volunteer, and occasionally paying passengers, with three nutritional meals per day plus snacks and beverages as appropriate. The position starts Feb. 18, 2012.

For a complete job description and for application materials, send email with your resume attached to Roxie Underwood, runderwood@historicalseaport.org or call 360-532-8611. More information about working aboard Hawaiian Chieftain is available at our website, www.historicalseaport.org/volunteering-jobs.

Fan Photo: Working Hard in Oxnard

Oxnard-area photographer Will Moneymaker sent us this photo of a hard-working crew member on the Lady Washington. You can see a set of his photos on our Facebook page. If you have photos to share, send them to photos@historicalseaport.org.

Fan Photo: Hawaiian Chieftain in Yaquina Bay

Photographer Vern Bartley emailed this image of the Hawaiian Chieftain sailing in Yaquina Bay, Ore., reminding us that we'll be in Coos Bay and Newport in May. Vern will be sailing on one of our port-to-port Passages, a great way to get a taste of 18th century sea travel. For the full schedule, visit the Public Sails Schedule on our website. If you have a photo to share, send it to photos@historicalseaport.org.