Letters Since 1983 the development of The Center for Wooden
Boats has taken all my time. Sindbad was moored in Lake Union with little maintenance. Between 1995 and 2000 the new stem, frames, topside planking, and deck beams were installed. Sindbad needs a lot more. The mission of Sindbad’s restoration is to get her back to sailing condition and operate benefiting public programs that will allow people of all ages, abilities, and economic standards to sail on her. Sindbad is a unique vessel who has earned the right to sail again. We formed the Schooner Sindbad Foundation to provide
the structure to oversee the restoration of this fine vessel which will allow us to collect monies from contributors large and small to complete the project. The foundation is in the process of obtaining non-profit status. More information can be obtained at
www.schoonersindbad.com
Donation can be send to: Schooner Sindbad Foundation c/o Dick Wagner 2770 Westlake North Seattle, WA 98109 Email contact for Dick Wagner –
dick@cwb.org
“Sinbad’s” loss over the years was our gain, as Dick developed
the Center for Wooden Boats from nothing into a mainstay of Seattle boating culture and history. The restoration of “Sinbad” will be a fine addition to the stable of historic wooden vessels that introduce sailing to many, who will in turn carry the Northwest’s sailing legacy into the future.
Vikings Didn’t Use an Oar on Starboard I have just read about, “starboard,” in Maritime Trivia
and, being of a somewhat nit-picky character, I would like to make a small comment. Do you remember the stories about the Vikings and how
the Danes at one time ruled part of what we call England, the two Danish Kings, named KNUD and DANELAW? It is from that time the word in question stems. The rudder on the Viking ships - it was not an oar -
was mounted on the right side of the pointed stern and was called, ‘STYRISBORD.’ STYR means to steer and still means the same to day in Danish.
Cheers Axel V. Duch West Vancouver, B.C. Canada
Yes, more of a board than an oar. Eventually called rudder.
The other side evolved logically from larboard or loading side, because, with the rudder on the side, you couldn’t tie up on the starboard side. But larboard was confusing when yelled at sea, so was changed to port over time. A more English version says it’s for Port wine, red you know.
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