Very interesting history Jeff, thank you. I have read a few stories in Wooden Boat magazine about these great lake ships. I have to admit that it pains me a bit to think about the enormous amount of quality timber that went into building sailing ships across the world, but they were certainly the most beautiful ships ever, and I have great respect for the men who designed and built them. It was interesting to see that the ship’s captain was a Norwegian.

Mike, an American living in Norway