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History of Galveston’s The Elissa Documented in New Book - 11/09/2009 Arcadia Publishing More Info on This Book: Galveston's the Elissa: The Tall Ship of Texas
Over her century-long commercial history, she carried cargoes to ports around the world for a succession of owners. Her working life as a freighter came to an end in Piraeus, Greece, where she was rescued from the salvage yard by a variety of ship preservationists who refused to let her die. The story of Elissa’s discovery and restoration by the Galveston Historical Foundation is nothing short of miraculous. All author royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to Galveston Historical Foundation for the continued preservation of the Elissa. Highlights of Galveston’s The Elissa: The Tall Ship of Texas: • Includes the ship’s last commercial work, smuggling cigarettes from Yugoslavia to Italy • Features the Elissa’s original owner, Henry Fowler Watt, on the ship’s last voyage under his ownership, when he accused his mate of mutiny and shot him • Explains the Elissa’s trips around Cape Horn (at least twice), widely considered to be the worst sea conditions in the world • Shows how the Elissa is still kept in sailing condition and ventures into the Gulf of Mexico for annual sea trials Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and on-line retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or www.arcadiapublishing.com. Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America’s people and places. Have we done a book on your town? Visit www.arcadiapublishing.com. Buy It Now: Galveston's the Elissa: The Tall Ship of Texas $21.99 |
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