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COMPASS ROSE BOX he des ig n motif w hi ch in spired our Compass Rose Box, is deri ve d from an I 7 19 nautica l artifac t found in th e It alian city of Li vorn o. Precisely incised w ith the ordinal point s of th e compass, and decorated neur-de-les indi ca t in g tru e no rth , thi s box w ill mak e a treasured add ition to your nautical co llecti on.
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M eti culou sl y creat ed in New Hamp shire, o f man - mad e fa ux i vo ry, eac h mu se um q ual it y reproducti on is hand tinted, just as th e ori ginals were, to bring out th e intrica te carved des ign. M easuring 3.5 inches in di ameter and 2 inches hi gh. our Scrim shaw Compass Rose Box w ill make an unusual and long treasured gift. In c lud ed w ith eac h co mpass rose box i s an authe nti ca tin g doc um ent desc ribin g th e o ri g in and lore of these magnificent histori ca l pieces.
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by its citizens and is even bonds have been estabfeatured on the city ' s offili shed that will provide impetus for the contincial seal. This process, however, does not occur ued preservation of these overnight. A well convessels. In time, a new ceived and carefull y exgeneration will develop a ecuted plan of action over sensiti vity and a personal a number of years is necconnection for these ships essary to cultivate strong and what they represent. community support. Historic vessels are a valuable and limited reOver many successfu l years, the educational and source. Unfortunately, operational components of today's bleak economic Pilgrim Overnight have horizon puts many at risk. become highly refined. Every guardian organizaLate in 1990, this working tion must address what is model was taken back to the best course to safeSan Francisco. Maritime Drama plays a role in shipboard guard the resource. As rePrograms, the San Fran- education. Here, Pilgrim 's Cap- ported in the 8 December cisco di vision of OCMI, tain Chris Pecharka berates Jst issue of the San Diego Mate McLarenforbringing aboard was created. Union Tribune, museum a cre w of greenhandfarmers. Working in cooperamanagement entru sted tion with the S.F. Maritime National His- with theStaroflndiais movingquicklyto torical Park, the Marine Institute devel- adapt to the difficult times: oped programs for the lumber schooner The museum , whose mission is to preC.A. Thayer and the grain ship Balclutha. serve San Diego ' s rich and romantic By highlighting San Francisco's 1ich marilegacy, finds itself at a critical juncture time history, culture and the contributions as 1994 turns into 1995. Attendance these vessels made to the development of fell off nearly 30% . .. . "Locals comthis area, program enrollment has skypri se onl y about 10% of annual visirocketed, bringing the city's history and tors," said Joe Ditler, Director of Demaritime culture to life fo r a whole new velopment. "And .. . prospe1ity lies in generation. This year, between Dana Point the area of increased attendance." and San Francisco, more than 25 ,000chi1Toward that end, the museum is dren will participate. (See Sea History, on the verge of in augurating an ambi Spring ' 93 , "Maritime Ed ucation Initi atious ed ucational program for area ti ve Profile") schoo lchildren, Ditter said. The proMaritime li ving hi story experiences gram would e ither be modeled after are also bringing a whole new focus to the the hi ghl y successful one at the Orships. New publicity opportunities beange County Marine In stitute or ac tucome available as television and newspaally be provided by that facility , which pers regul arly carry features on the prois located in Dana Point. grams and the renaissance for the shjps While in her heyday, the Star of India and traditional seafaring ski ll s they are sai led around the world 2 1 times and helping to preserve. Increased public survived tremendous storms, a horrenattenti on stemming from the educational dous colli sion and even a mutiny. Yet benefi ts has also been used to he lp se- today, she too is challengea by tempestucure other funding as well. Grants such ous economic conditions. There is no safe as the "Sightline Grant," funded by the cou rse; no single answer. The future of National Park Foundation, ensure the vessels like the Pilgrim, CA. Thayer, participation of physically challenged Balclutha and Star of India rests with the and learning disabled children in the Bay visionary efforts of the guardi an organi zaarea. Maintenance and repair grant op- tions to build a community support sysportunities, buttressed by the value of tems. Maritime hi story education provides the education programs conducted ship- an excellent fo undation upon which to board, move up on the priority ladder. begin . .t The programs are also generating entire communities with strong attachments Mr. Stetson is Director of Maritime Afto historic vessels. Over the years, stu- fairs at The Orange County Marine Instidents often return many times to visit. tute. OCMI is the 1995 recipient of the First with their parents, later with friends, NMHS Maritime Education Initiative former students are now even beginning Award. For more information, contact to return with their own children. Strong OCMI, PO Box69, Dana Point CA 92629. SEA HISTORY 72, WINTER 1994- 95