One can find them all over the world, abandoned ships; from star boats and lightnings; to schooners and square riggers. The legacy of the sea. Even the majestic “J” class could be found for years in the mud. The last Oracle IACC is to be broken up. “Independence” the 12 meter was cut up many years ago; as was Thomas Lawson’s “Independence” was launched in May and cut up in September.
Great shots, Steve, of the two old schooners, now long gone from Wiscasset, Maine. They were the “Hesper” I believe, and the “Luther Little”. Noble ruins for sure.
I touch my country’s mind, I come to grips,
With half her purpose thinking of these ships.
They mark our passage as a race of men;
Earth shall not see such ships as these again.
Fud