James WheelingAug 8, 20223 minSails and the miracle they were in 1849In my blog about sailing around Cape Horn, I mentioned that sailing ships in the late 20th century and the 21st century are made with...
James WheelingJul 10, 20224 minLife as a passenger on a ship going around Cape Horn in 1849And what of the passengers on a California-bound ship in 1849? What could they expect? First class passengers’ fare was around $150...
James WheelingJun 19, 20224 minSailors were an interesting crowd in 1849So, what kind of people were sailors in the year 1849? The answer? A mixed lot. Typically, sailors were men who chose to make sailing...
James WheelingMay 13, 20224 minToo much wind or not enough current, or both!— Sailing around Cape Horn in 1849Having grown up in a world where engines rule everything, the idea of being at the whim of the wind is hard for me to conceive. I’ve...