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Clipper Ship Raven
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12/25/02 - ECS - We are proud to present the new model of the clipper ship Raven that was inspired by our web site and recently finished by master model shipbuilder Steve Priske. Surf on in to the 1851 race between the Typhoon, the Raven and the Sea Witch Link from The Era of the Clipper Ships and catch the essence and excitement that went on to inspire the building of this remarkable clipper ship model.
The plaque reads: Clipper Raven - 1851 An extreme clipper ship, the Raven was built for the East India trade. Launched on July 1st, 1851, she measured 158 feet in length, and weighed 711 tons. A first class clipper, the Raven was considered a 'little beauty' and proved to be a very fast sailer often besting such famous clippers as the Sea Witch, Hurricane and Comet. This museum quality scale model of the Raven was entirely scratch built in 1/75th scale, requiring over 1.200 hours to complete. Model is mounted on Oregon Myrtle wood. Master Shipwright - Steve Priske Coos Bay, Oregon 2002
Here is a link to: Steve's album ______________________________
______________________________ Hi Steve, ____________________________ Should anyone wish to contact the Pasadena Maritime Museum, to view the many ship models they have on display, they should e-mail Admiral Bill Lawson at: admbill@altrionet.com
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______________________________ Hi Don, I Just completed a very unusual model. it is a Hawaiian catamaran c.500 B.C. see photo attached. this model as well as one built like it 10 years ago, were inspired by a book published by Herb Kane. if you have not seen his book, Voyagers, with over 100 of his paintings, you should. Herb is based on the big island of Hawaii, and if you drop him a note at the following email address he'll fill you in further. herbkane@kona.net F.Y.I. the next Clipper ship about to be constructed
is going to be Clipper Comet! Chose this one as like the Raven,
it has a distinct deck plan, is an extreme clipper and has a very
colorful history. Will keep you updated with more on this as progress
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_______________________________ Ship Model Page Two ECS - 4/22/03 - New pictures of the Clipper Ship Comet are now up. ___________________________
The clipper ship Raven in her new home at the Pasadena Maritime Museum. ___________________________
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ECS - Steve has recently begun working on a model of the extreme clipper ship Comet that was built by William H. Webb in New York and launched July 10, 1851. We will keep eveybody posted as this splendid new model takes shape. ____________________________ Snow Squall
2/21/04 ~ Ship Model Page Five ____________________________ |
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____________________________ ECS - 01/20/03 - Ahoy there Steve, Bill & Sharon, The clipper ship Raven sure looks great on display at the Pasadena Maritime Museum and we are as proud of her as you folks are. ___________________________
ECS - Steve Priske was a Pan Am In-Flight Purser for ten years, logged over 4.5 million miles and flew to the farthest reaches of the globe. Steve has always taken pride in the traditions of the 'Clippers' and thinks that it's pretty cool being part of a family known throughout the world as "Clippers." Pan Am'ers like to say, Pan Am ~ Gone But Not Forgotten. Check out this intriguing Web site. ____________________________ Polynesian and Hawaiian Catamarans
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