Tall Ship To Visit Martha’s Vineyard

In recognition of the 200^th anniversary of the War of 1812, all law-abiding and loyal citizens are urged to be vigilant and alert to the presence on your coast of the fast and heavily armed Clipper Schooner Lynx. The 122-foot square top-sail schooner will be sailing to Martha’s Vineyard for the first time on Wednesday, May 16^th docking at the Tisbury Wharf for five days.

The and invite the community to an evening aboard the schooner on Friday, May 18^th from 5-7pm while it is docked at the Wharf. Guests can tour the ship, learn about its involvement in the war from crew dressed in period clothing, hoist the sails, and help fire the cannons to salute the Island. Refreshments will be served dockside.

“We are very excited for our visit to Martha’s Vineyard, and want to thank wholeheartedly our hosts, Ralph Packer with Tisbury Wharf, Martha’s Vineyard Museum and Sail MV. It is through their generous support that Martha’s Vineyard residents will have the chance to walk the decks and step back in time aboard a national treasure,” said Jeffrey Woods, Director of Operations for the Lynx Educational Foundation.

The 114-ton Lynx is an interpretation of a privateer or naval schooner from the War of 1812. She is fitted with period ordnance and flies pennants and flags from the 1812 era making her one of the first ships to defend our freedom. The Lynx crew operates the ship in keeping with the maritime traditions of early 19^th Century America. Lynx represents a “letter of Marque,” considered to be among the finest privateer schooners ever built. Because of their swiftness and maneuverability, these ships were most effective as blockade runners and offensive weapons of war.

The Lynx crew will also be offering public educational tours and sailing adventures during the five days they’re on the Island. Visit www.privateerlynx.com/calendar.html for a complete list of dates and times.

Tickets to the evening event are $25 for adults. Children under 12 are free. Reservations are required. Call the Museum at 508-627-4441 x110 or Sail MV at 508-696-7644 to reserve.

Editor's Note: Information taken from a press release