Information on the Tallship Californian
Nautical Heritage Society 1983-2002
(current information on the ship can be obtained by contacting
the new owners)
Information on the Tallship Californian
Nautical Heritage Society 1983-2002
(current information on the ship can be obtained by contacting
the new owners)
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Length on deck---------------- 93'6" Beam ---------------------------- 24' Height of masts --------------- 101' Sparred length ---------------- 145' Number of sails --------------- 9 Auxiliary engine -------------- 100 horsepower (Cat 3304B) Navigational equipment ---- Radar/GPS/Sextant Communications -------------- SSB/VHF/INMARSAT-C/Cellular & Sat. Phone Max. Speed under sail ------ 13.5 kts Max. Speed under power --- 6 kts Displacement ------------------ 129.5 tons Sail area ------------------------ 7000 sq feet Draft ----------------------------- 9'6" |
The Californian has been named the "Official Tallship Ambassador for the State of California" by the California Legislature and Governor. Truly a historic moment for the State of California, and the Nautical Heritage Society.
Safety
The Californian is required each year to be inspected and certified by the U.S. Coast Guard under CFR Title 46, Subchapter T (Small Passenger Vessels) & Subchapter R (Sailing School Vessels). The ship is manned by a professional crew of eight. The ship's Master & Mates are licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard and the ship's crew are chosen for their experience in the operation and safety of traditional sailing vessels.
The ship carries personal flotation devices (lifejackets) for all persons in addition to USCG certified life rafts to accommodate everyone on board. The rafts are inspected and certified every year by a certified facility. In addition, the ship carries two 406A EPIRBS (Emergeny Position Indicating Radio Beacons) which are designed to automatically deploy and broacast the ship's position and personal ship data.
The Californian has three watertight bulkheads and one collision bulkhead for safety.
History
The Californian is a re-creation of the C.W. Lawrence, a Revenue
Service cutter built in Washington D.C. in 1848. In 1849, the C.W. Lawrence
under the command of Captain Alexander Fraser was sent to California to secure
revenue, relieve distressed merchant vessels and to make scientific investigations
of the harbors.
Last modified on 8, October 2003