ADVENTURE is a 53-foot historic replica of an 16th century colonial trading vessel designed by the late William Baker. Vessels of this type would have been used to transport goods such as tobacco, coffee and sugar between Charleston, New York and Bermuda. She is on display at the Charlestowne Landing, a national park and living history museum.
ADVENTURE is built with oak double-sawn frames and cedar carvel planking. The interior is very traditional, with an open hold and a few rustic bunks. She has been outfitted with an engine in order to better be able to maneuver out of the small creek that is now her home.
ADVENTURE was finished in nine months, a relatively short period of time. Upon her completition a crew of six, all employees of the yard but also experienced sailors, delivered her to South Carolina. The journey took them offshore and around Cape Hatteras in mid-October. It was a successful trip, bring both the boat and crew to Charleston without mishap.
ADVENTURE is built with oak double-sawn frames and cedar carvel planking. The interior is very traditional, with an open hold and a few rustic bunks. She has been outfitted with an engine in order to better be able to maneuver out of the small creek that is now her home.
ADVENTURE was finished in nine months, a relatively short period of time. Upon her completition a crew of six, all employees of the yard but also experienced sailors, delivered her to South Carolina. The journey took them offshore and around Cape Hatteras in mid-October. It was a successful trip, bring both the boat and crew to Charleston without mishap.