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Independence Impresses in First Test Sprint
The Independence completed its initial trial in Massachusetts Bay showing strong speed and stable handling. It logged 33 to 39 second tacks and a 9 to 11 knot reach under three lower sails with a bow slightly out of the water. Crew adjustments and ballast tweaks were underway as Captain Haff assessed balance rudder, staysail fitting, and topmast gear for heavier weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Constitution
Shamrock
Independence
Massachusetts Bay
Ier
Breeze
Boston
Waseon
Dreamer
Mr. Lawson
Hef
Messrs. Wilson and
Silsby Ee
Captain Haff
Petra
Peter Ben
Boston Lightship
Lawson
Gladys
Marianne
Douglas
Ena
Cowie
Castre
Toland
Haff
Mate Miller
Mr. Foster
South
Castle Island
Iadr
Adrian Wilson
Tinenle
Matt
T On Pendence
Wes
Charles
Hodges
Charles D. Mowar
Tonyiael
R. I
The
Beaver Tail
Narragansett Pier
Duncan
Rose Island
Pat Venkan