The barque Elissa is one of the true ship restoration success stories. The ship was rescued from near oblivion and restored at considerable cost by a dedicated group of volunteers. She has been well maintained in Galveston and has been taken on yearly sails, … Continue reading
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The barque Elissa, built in 1877 in Aberdeen, Scotland, the Official Tall ship of the State of Texas and the star attraction at the Texas Seaport Museum in Galveston, is suffering from electrolytic corrosion, which if not repaired, may keep … Continue reading