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Vol. 1, 2010
Sharing the bounty
HMS Bounty keeps the art of square rig sailing alive
Most of us sadly show our age as the years go by. But the HMS Bounty seems to be getting younger all the time. In 2000, the ship was "sinking at the dock," recalls captain Robin Walbridge, who has skippered the Bounty since 1995. Following two major renovations — below and above the waterline — Bounty now sails the world, delighting the public and educating enthusiasts.
Saved by a star. Built in 1960 for the movie “Mutiny on the Bounty,” the Bounty was scheduled to be burned in a scene for the film. Thank goodness star Marlon Brando refused to let it happen! The ship moved from port to port, changing owners, until purchased by Robert Hansen in 2001. His timely intervention resulted in a much-needed below-the-waterline renovation. "Actually, it was slightly disheartening," Robin comments. "Since the work was below water, visitors couldn’t see it. They would say ‘Someone should fix this old ship’, but we knew how much had already been done!"
Further renovation in 2006 changed that. Replacing the topsides and renovating the cabins brought the Bounty back to its original glory. "Now, people’s first reaction is ‘Wow,’" smiles Robin.
Read more on page 8.
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