Tall Ship Elissa
by Ben Prepelka
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Tall Ship Elissa
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Ben Prepelka
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Photograph
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Still seaworthy and centerpiece of the Texas Seaport Museum, the 620 ton Elissa is the official Tall Ship of Texas. Calling Galveston her home port, the Elissa is fully equipped and treats her guests to a fine example of an 1877 barque. Built in Aberdeen, Scotland, the Elissa makes for a beautiful sight when her 19 sails, covering a half acre, are fully extended.
Thanks to the Galveston Historical Foundation and hundreds of volunteers, the Elissa received a meticulous, multi-million dollar, eight year restoration. Visitors are invited to walk the decks, examine the rigging and imagine a 19th century swashbuckler’s life on the sea.
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May 14th, 2021
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Morris Finkelstein
Beautiful photograph of a historic tall ship with great perspective and composition, Ben! F/L
Kathi Isserman
CONGRATULATIONS! Your FANTASTIC image has been FEATURED on the home page of "SHOWCASING THE SOUTH” L Please add the photo to the 2021 “FEATURED IMAGE ARCHIVE THREAD.” Thank you for participating in the group.
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