We Sailed on the Sea

by James Williamson

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We Sailed on the Sea

Artist

James Williamson

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Painting - Oil Painting On Canvas

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We Sailed on the Sea

Artist James Williamson, ASMA
Signature Member of the American Society of Marine Artists

Sylvia was a familiar vessel moored at Citizen’s Dock in Bellingham during the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. Since that time Citizen’s Dock has been removed and the present home port of Sylvia is uncertain. She was a memorable sight as she sailed Bellingham Bay and the waters of the San Juan Islands.

Gaff Ketch: On a Ketch, the mizzenmast is shorter than the mainmast and stepped forward of the rudder. Dropping the mainsail on a ketch will quickly reduce the sail area and will leave the boat reasonably balanced under the large mizzen and jib. This is a feature you’ll most appreciate in a sudden squall, or if an urge arises to go below to make tea in a more upright and dignified position.

“Set Sail Aboard a Classic Wooden Ship 5 Days, 4 Nights in the beautiful San Juans or Canadian Gulf Islands” -brochure from 1983

S. V. SYLVIA is a gaff-rigged topsail ketch; Length 76 ft; Beam 19 ft 8 in; Draft 6 ft 6 in; Displacement 65 tons; Berthing 1 double, 4 singles; SYLVIA was built in 1897 for the North Atlantic salt-cod industry

Researched from 1983 ‘SYLVIA’ brochure: “Over the past decade SYLVIA has been restored, refitted and rerigged for extended cruising. The vessel is equipped with modern electronics and required safety equipment for a vessel of its class. SYLVIA is equipped with a large diesel auxiliary engine and has a motor cruising radius in excess of 900 miles. Because of it’s extremely wide beam, the SYLVIA offers spacious accommodations unparalleled by today’s modern cruising boats. There is ample space below not only for passengers and their personal gear but for most recreational gear as well.

Blend yourself with the ever-changing harmony of wind and sea as you set sail with the Baltic Trader SYLVIA. Explore the myriad secluded ports and harbors in the protected waters of Washington’s Puget Sound and San Juan Islands. Or plan a cruise through Canada’s fabled Inside Passage. Let captain Les Bolton make your next vacation the sailing adventure of a lifetime.

Special sailing events for the 1983 season; the ideal beginning or end to your sailing adventure: Seattle Wooden Boat Festival; Bellingham Maritime Festival; Victoria Classic Boat Festival; Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival; or sail to Mexico September 24th through October 31st aboard SYLVIA.”

“Here in the Pacific Northwest, we are blessed with some of the finest cruising grounds in the world. From Puget Sound to Southeastern Alaska are more then 2500 miles of coastline. Much of this area is still uninhabited by man. Here, many of the animals displaced by man’s encroachment have found refuge. Sightings of bald eagles, sea otters, porpoises, whales, blue herons, tufted puffins, fur seals and many other varieties of wildlife become commonplace rather than a rarity. These unspoiled cruising grounds provide food aplenty for both man and beast. Salmon, scallops, prawns, abalone, oysters, and wild berries abound. To the east, the snow-capped peaks of the British Columbia coast range climb almost vertically from the clear, blue waters, creating fjords of unmatched beauty. Whether your interest is in fishing, whale watching, camping, kayaking, hiking, photography, scuba diving, mountain climbing or just sailing along, soaking up the sunshine, the Baltic Trader SYLVIA can help arrange the right cruising package for you. The Baltic Traders Bellingham, Washington $199.95 per person.” -Bellingham 1983

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October 16th, 2022

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