Cape Horn to California in 1936
Extraordinary short film from between the Wars.
A must have for my video collection.
Rounding Cape Horn on Board WANDER BIRD in 1936.
In 1936, Warwick sailed M. Tompkins and family with the wooden former pilot No.5 from Boston around the stormy Cape Horn to San Francisco.
Original youtube video from: Cape Horn Passage to California
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Watch the little boy of those days on board the same ship nowadays.
Tompkins in Hamburg on Board WANDER BIRD
Be aware that the narration is in German but enough of what Tompkins says in English,is enough to inspire you.
• Tompkins in Hamburg on Board WANDER BIRD
After 60 years back on board: Warwick Tompkins ("Commodore") visiting his former "home". See also the book "Fifty South to Fifty South: The Story of a Voyage West Around Cape Horn in the Schooner Wander Bird", still available
Today this ship sails under its original name ELBE in local waters. A ride on this beautiful ship is a very special experience and bookable for anyone who is interested. On day trips, up to 35 guests can comfortably sit on deck or in the salon. With this number of people, the schooner also undertakes public exits. Multi-day trips are possible with up to 12 guests. Technically, the ship is up to date. Successful and so far still "secret" is the popular cultural event "Ringelnatz with Rollmops" on the ship lying. You can find out more here: lotsenschoner.de and www.stiftung-hamburg-maritim.de