Looks like the the Schooner Western Union is on its way back after undergoing restoration work at
a Miami shipyard. Over $100,000 was raised to pay for the work that needed to be done on the aging ship and to get its Coast Guard Certification. The money was raised by the Schooner Western Union Preservation Society.
The restoration will continue once it is back in Key West. Donations are welcome to help in this effort to
get the ship back in good order.
Built in the great tradition of the wrecking vessels that were used in Key West in the 1800's, the 130 ft.
Built in 1939 to lay cable for the Western Union cable lines hence its name.
National Register of Historic Places.
The schooner Western Union has three distinctions.
She is:
* the last example of a traditional American coasting schooner made in the U.S
* the last sailing cable ship on earth.
* the last tall ship constructed in Key West.
http://www.schoonerwesternunion.org/
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There are many different ways you can enjoy sailing in Key West. It just depends on what you are in the mood for. We have many sailboats that will take you on a private sail for the whole day. Visiting small keys so you can relax on the beach, snorkel, fish or kayak. Some have dinner cruises while you relax and watch the Key West sunset. You will find some big wooden schooners that let you relive the days of the wreakers in Key West. By far the most popular are the many catamarans that take you out for a sunset cruise in the Key West Harbor. A great deal for large groups being it is all you can drink of beer and wine some even have cash bars for mixed drinks.
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