Despite her battle-readiness, her appointments below decks are lavish and comfortable. In last year's big sea battle, she took the part of the good guys, along with the Swift of Ipswich , defending the harbor against the invading privateers. She is owned by the Nautical Heritage Society, traveling up and down the California coast, giving youth and adults the chance to experience tallship sailing. She is one of the oldest vessels still afloat and actively sailing, and is distinct in having gone around the Horn 21 times, more than any other vessel, ever. Shown here during her last sail, in August 1996, the crew is setting sail.
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