Know an organization that needs an (as is/where is) tall ship ?
Built 1989-1991 by Don McQuiston & Sons in San Diego as the S/V Tuolumne, Amazing Grace is an 83-foot (sparred length) topsail schooner working day trips since 2015 for East Islands Excursions out of San Juan, P.R. She is seen here in the Tall Ships Parade in San Diego Bay for Festival of Sail in 2011. Her current condition is…well, keep reading
Reposted from Marlinspike Magazine (emphasis mine):
“East Island Excursions is looking to let go of the Amazing Grace, an 82 ft Baltimore Clipper Style vessel currently located in San Juan Bay, Puerto Rico.
“She has been fully operational as a charter vessel since 2015 with a 26-passenger plus 3 crew COI for inland waterways. The license is currently on hold for several USCG 835 deficiencies. The concerns are mainly in the mast and bow sprit areas.
“All standing and running rigs were replaced in 2018. The vessel was repowered in 2019. New sails, electrical package, forward scuttle, and butterfly hatches were completed in 2021.
“EIE would like to consider donating to any 501C3 non-profit group that is interested in taking over the vessel. The latest rig survey and USCG documents will be available to any interested parties.”
“The vessel could reacquire COI with appropriate repairs or be utilized as a private vessel. East Island Excursions would prefer the vessel to be refurbished with a willing organization. Please don’t delay as hurricane season is upon us.
“Contact Captain Michael Patterson at 831-776-2182 / michael@captms.com or Sorren Varney at 787-860-3434 / sorren@eastislandpr.com for more information or to see the vessel in person.”