Shenandoah (schooner)

The Shenandoah is a 108-foot (33 m) topsail schooner built in Maine in 1964, and operates as a cruise ship and educational vessel in the waters of Vineyard Haven Harbor, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.[1] She is claimed to be the only schooner of her size and topsail rig without an engine in the world.[2]

Topsail schooner Shenandoah on Nantucket Sound.
History
USAUnited StatesUnited States
NameShenandoah
OwnerThe Black Dog Tall Ships
OperatorFUEL nonprofit organization as of 2020
BuilderHarvey F. Gamage Ship Building Co
Completed1964
General characteristics
Displacement170 tons
Length108 feet
Height94 feet
Installed powerSail
Sail planTopsail Schooner
Speed12.5 knots
Capacity30 Passengers
Crew10

History

The Shenandoah's design is based on an 1850s ship Joe Lane, but Captain Robert S. Douglas made numerous changes to improve the power of the vessel. Douglas was the vessel's only skipper since her launch in 1964, until Shenandoah was donated to the nonprofit organization FUEL in 2020. She is now captained by Ian Ridgeway.

The Shenandoah required extensive hull repairs and was dry docked in 2009.[2]

General characteristics

Type: Topsail schooner

Designed by: Captain Robert S. Douglas

Built by: Harvey F. Gamage Ship Building Co.

Length (overall): 108 feet (33 m)

Sparred length: 154 feet (47 m) (from jib boom to main boom end)

Sails: 7,000 square feet (700 m2) of canvas

Topmast height: 94 feet (29 m)

Displacement: 170 tons (173 t)

Hull: made of Maine oak

Deck: made of pine

Lower masts: 20 inches diameter, 2.5 tons each

Maximum speed: 12.5 knots (23 km/h)

Maximum capacity: 30 passengers overnight

A range of one to four berths can be found in the 11 cabins below deck. It houses seven crew members, a first-mate, a cook, and the captain. The ship contains two heads, a main saloon, and a galley.

  • The crew sleeping in hammocks
    The crew sleeping in hammocks
  • Shenandoah's sails
    Shenandoah's sails
  • Aloft in the rigging
    Aloft in the rigging

See also

References
  1. "Shenandoah". Black Dog Tall Ships. Retrieved 9 September 2010.
  2. "Schooner High and Dry for Repairs". Martha's Vineyard Gazette. Retrieved 9 September 2010.
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