by Alethea | Aug 7, 2018 | Ship's Log
So much has changed here at the Erie Maritime Museum in the last few months that I’m not sure where to start. Our first ever Tall Ship Summer Camp is winding down (only one full week left! How is it August already?) and the schooner Lettie G. Howard is making...
by Alethea | Feb 8, 2018 | Ship's Log
In mid-January, the Chief Mate left for a six-week stint on another ship. He’ll spend part of his time being very cold in Lunenburg, and the rest of it being very warm in the Bahamas. Meanwhile, we’ll be toiling away back in Erie, spending part of our time...
by Alethea | Dec 20, 2017 | Ship's Log
1. Chad insisted that I get a picture of the “bumblebee stay” that’s currently strung up down in the rig shop. Admittedly, it does look very two-toned and stylish: 2. The rig shop and wood shop will be closed from Saturday, December 24 through...
by Alethea | Dec 15, 2017 | Ship's Log
The whole winter crew (except for Amy, our resident Luke Skywalker superfan) has seen the latest Star Wars movie, so we’re being scrupulously careful not to let any spoilers infiltrate the workplace. Instead, we’re pouring our energy into recoating the...
by Alethea | Dec 5, 2017 | Ship's Log
Captain Sabatini’s favorite Niagara event is coming up this Saturday. The plaza is decorated, the shrouds are lit, and our Christmas tree is on its way up to the fighting top. In between bouts of festive cheer, the rig shop crew has been working on the lower...
