Preview: TEAL – A Northwest Fisheries Patrol Vessel’s New Lease on Life
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November 21, 2014
Email this Video to a FriendWelcome aboard M/V TEAL, a 78-foot Northwest fisheries patrol vessel built in 1927, and meet her owner, a courageous, adventurous woman – and perhaps the world’s greatest grandmother.
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41 Responses So Far to “TEAL – A Northwest Fisheries Patrol Vessel’s New Lease on Life”
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GEORGE Ireland says:
I am overwhelmed. I was the former captain of the schooner America and I am extremely impressed with Kit’s ability to maintain and keep everything Bristol fashion. She is absolutely marvelous both, both Kit and the boat. How I long to someday meet her. Just remember it is the Stout hearts that make the ships safe — a quotation of Joseph Conrad. And Somerset Maugham said: “Going to sea is like going to jail with the added possibility of drowning.”.
carey harmon says:
can do person
Jeffrey Luke says:
Caputred my heart, great video of a beautiful restoration.
Wayne McCallum says:
Now that’s impressive! In every way. Beautiful boat. So good that she’s being treated with the love and care she deserves. And as for Kit, I’d sail anywhere with her. I’m convinced that she could cope with any eventuality that fate threw at her. Good on you Kit and thanks, OCH. Wayne McCallum
Don Fuller says:
Everything about this video was wonderful. Thank you.
Scott Webster says:
Kit, Terrific to see you, Carlene and Teal again! You all look younger and more beautiful.
Congratulations on your vision, gumption and perseverance. Inspiring…Wonderful! Love, Scott & Rosalie
PAUL MCSHEA says:
What a wonderful video, just marvelous viewing thank you and to the generous lady to share a viewing of her beautiful Teal.
Fred Green says:
First of all, Thank you so much for sharing with OCH and their members. Amazing Captain and a true Dream of a vessel to bring back to life.
“A New Lease on Life”
Thank You, again,
All the Best !
Les Cocker says:
Very inspiring
David L Schroeder says:
This video and Captain are so outstanding I had chills on my arms when the Captain talked about her grandchildren going up the ladder out of the “crew’s” quarters. Thank you for providing such wonderful insights into boats of all types and the talented people who own the vessels!
Mike McAllister says:
What a wonderful lady who is taking great care of a wonderful boat! I met her a few years back in Port Townsend and got a tour! I took part in the original restoration when it looked like the photos at the beginning of the video. One hell of a lot of work I’ll say.
One thing to say about the stanchions, they are hand forged by the late Russell Jacqua in Port Townsend. There are a lot of originals still on the boat that were originally forged so the owners decided to go ahead a have the rest forged to match.
Those big knees are grown! the grain follows there shape! There were many layers of paint to strip off to find that discovery.
Thanks for the great video! Brought back wonderful memories.
Alison Langley says:
Thank you for this one! Nice to see a woman who is a role model for others out there. Yay!
Heather Linscott says:
Love it! Love the organization in the engine room.. inspiring.
Trevor Cozens says:
Very impressive, she is a grand old vessel. Thanks for the chance to be able to have a look over well loved and maintained classic craft.
Laurence Boag says:
WOW!
Paul Gallant says:
Awesome recreation of a historic vessel !! Awesome lady !
Paul Gallant says:
Awesome recreation if a historic vessel !!
Richard Whiting says:
My only wish is that the videos were longer. I did not want to leave TEAL or any of the other vessels being featured. What a delight! Keep up the great work!
What an inspiration for women on the water. Great Captain/owner.
Don McMillan says:
Wow what a beautiful Trawler. Captian you did a fantastic job restoring Her. One might have thought you were a cabinetmaker for Fedship yacht builders in Findland. FANTASTIC!
Sincerely , Don McMilan
Christoph Harlan says:
WOW! Amazing in so many ways!
Steven Wallace says:
WOW, Beautiful and solid.
Robert Wilson says:
What a fantastic person. I would like to thank her for saving the history of workmanship in a finished product. We could all learn from a lesson from this wonderful vessel, the people that made it and the great people that make it live.
Gerry Kelly says:
So impressive, the Teal and this woman. Its easy to tell when a person has learnt and knows their stuff. No B/s, humble and totally at home. A beautiful boat in good hands.
Randall Davie says:
Wow says it all,the Captain has been gifted a hungry mind and a nurturing spirit,what a boat,what a Captain,wow.R.
Scott Sampson says:
Another fantastic story and preservation of history. Thanks for sharing!
Richard Mahan says:
Wow. Just wow.
WILLIAM A. LAWRENCE II says:
Did I miss a trip to the Interior Pilot House? Great shots however
Carolyn Harrington says:
What grabbed me right off the bat is her incredible humility regarding the skills necessary to
get this boat seaworthy.I’ve got to get to Port Townsend to meet her!
James Greene says:
Well done indeed. Cheers.
William Boulden says:
Very kewell in so many ways!!!
palle weinreich says:
Best ships story so far. Unbelievable, the new owner/caretaker is the coolest lady ever. Great video.
John Macone says:
A wonderful video about a remarkable boat and an equally remarkable owner.
Thanks for sharing!
Tom Beaman says:
How many cannons does she carry?
Martha White says:
Very inspiring! Lucky grandchildren! And lucky boat to have this woman as its caretaker. This may be my new favorite video. Thanks, OCH.
Ellen Massey Leonard says:
Beautiful! Amazing engine room, too–wish my tools looked like that… And I loved the shot of Columbia Glacier at the end.
David Dickmeyer says:
Just wow! To the boat and the Captain!
Russ Murphy says:
Thank you for the tour of your wonderful TEAL…what a ship!!!
Gustavo Krause says:
It very well cared this boat!!! Very organized too!
Richard Maldonado says:
OMG!
Hank Kennedy says:
What a gorgeous example of the boat builder’s craft. Clearly she is now in good hands and should be around for decades. Thanks for a wonderful tour of a sweet boat, videoed very well as I’ve come to expect from OCH. I hope to see her when we do our inner passage cruise next year. (commercial tour boat unfortunately).
Hank
james reid says:
What an outstanding lady. I wish she lived next door. She continues to save that boat every day and gives credit to the people who helped her along her journey. She’s a special person indeed.