It is planned that to make the sail safe to reef, the square sail will be lowered to the deck and disconnected from the mast so that the yard can be stretched along the deck with both ends inboard. The hollow construction will allow electrical wiring for the radar to pass out of sight. A dedicated group of 15 persons has met nearly every month to guide the world-wide planning process for the 600th anniversary of the 1398 Expedition. It has printed this newsletter, prepared various informative fliers, and founded two Web Sites. Contact with many organizations has resulted in beneficial exchange of information.
All efforts are voluntary.
Printing and mailing have recently been supported by the contributions of Bronze Sponsors. This is a team effort, and we thank everyone concerned. Availability of Medieval Galleys Fourteenth century Scottish galleys, or Viking-type ships, are available in several places today. Shown here is one at anchor in Lerwick Harbor in Shetland. In Prince Henry's time, the rudder was rear-mounted.