Hawaiian Chieftain participating in the 2008 Tacoma Tall Ships Festival
History
United States
Name
Hawaiian Chieftain
Operator
Aubrey and Matt Wilson
Builder
Lahaina Welding Co. Ltd. (Drake Thomas)
Laid down
1985, Lahaina, Hawaii
Launched
June 12, 1988
Identification
MMSI number: 367092520
Callsign: WDC8751
Notes
Designed by Raymond H. Richards
General characteristics
Type
Square Topsail Ketch
Displacement
64 tons
Length
103 ft (31 m) sparred length
65 ft (20 m) on deck
62 ft (19 m) at waterline
Beam
22 ft (7 m)
Height
75 ft (23 m)
Draft
5.5 ft (1.7 m)
Notes
Sail area is 4,200 sq ft (390 m2)
Steel hull
Hawaiian Chieftain is the name of a sailing vessel briefly known as the Spirit of Larinda. Built in 1988 in Lahaina on the island of Maui, the Hawaiian Chieftain is a contemporary interpretation of a traditional design. She is unique with the rig of a 19th-century trading vessel and a modern triple keel, shallow draft hull. Drawing only 5.5 feet (1.7 m), she is highly maneuverable in shallow waters.[1]
The Hawaiian Chieftain was commissioned by Laurence H. Dorcy, Jr., designed by nautical architect Ray Richards, and built by Lahaina Welding Co. Ltd. on the island of Maui; Drake Thomas was the ship's builder. Lofting, initial hull framing and partial hull plating was performed by Morgan Davies (until his departure from the project in December 1986). Completion of hull welding (including bow and topside plating) was performed by ship welders Ken Bear, Bill Purvis, Lionel Clemons and Oliver Pagttie. Additional expert tradesmen were hired for the rigging (George Herbert/Ivan Hope), ship's carpentry, machinery (Alan Fleming, Carl Geringer) and electrical installation (Neil Willmann). Master Mariner Des Kearns played a key role as a Project Director from early 1987 until launch in June 1988.[2] Under its paint, her bowsprit bears the inscription "Lahaina Welding Co." Her maiden voyage was to French Polynesia on April 1, 1990 and arriving in Papeete on April 20, 1990. She was based in Sausalito, CA for many years, sailing up and down the coast with the Lady Washington on Voyages of ReDiscovery, providing hands-on history programs teaching 4th and 5th graders about the exploration and trade along the West Coast in the 1790s.
Hawaiian Chieftain in her current colors
In the winter of 2004, she was sold to a Cape Cod sailing program and renamed the Spirit of Larinda; however, due to the unexpected death of her owner, she remained inactive. In October 2005, the Grays Harbor Historical Seaport Authority, owner of Lady Washington, purchased her to add to its fleet. Returning to her original identity as the Hawaiian Chieftain, she joined up with the Lady Washington on February 25, 2006 to provide joint education and sail training up and down the west coast of the United States.[3] In February, 2020, GHHSA announced they would be retiring Hawaiian Chieftain to focus on operation of Lady Washington.[4]
In July 2021, she was purchased by Aubrey and Matt Wilson who intend to restore her. When restoration is complete, the Wilsons plan to take Chieftain back to Hawai'i where she will take on passengers for day sails, be available for tours and events, and offer educational programs and sail training opportunities. [5]
^"Hawaiian Chieftain". Gray's Harbor Historical Seaport. Retrieved December 1, 2008.
^"Laurence H. Dorcy Passes, Ceremony Planned". Gray's Harbor Historical Seaport. Retrieved June 21, 2011.
^"Hawaiian Chieftain". American Sail Training Association. Retrieved December 1, 2008.
^"Historical Seaport to Sell Hawaiian Chieftain, Refocus on Lady Washington and Seaport". kbkw.com. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
^"The tall ship Hawaiian Chieftain has been sold. Here are the new owners' plans". The Olympian.
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