On 10/29/2014 12:28 AM, Richard Aiken wrote:
>
> People always cite early 20th century tramp steamers as the model for this. But
> I see it more like the small sailing ships which still carried coastal trading
> cargoes well into the past century, particularly along the coasts and among the
> islands of the Mediterranean and Caribbean seas . . .
>
> In fact, it looks like modern fears of global warming have inspired something of
> a comeback for such vessels. At least, it has inspired a set of what seem to be
> adventurer sorts to try their collective hands at it . . .
>
> http://www.svtreshombres.com/
>

	They're not the only ones: https://vermontsailfreightproject.wordpress.com/

	These people had a successful kickstarter project and continue to sail Vermont
-> New York City.

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