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* Afternoon Glow #63 *

© Carolyn J. Connolly

* Afternoon Glow #63 *<p>

Uploaded: May 03, 2011

Description

The schooner 'Alma Doepel' berthed at Lady Nelson Wharf, Port Macquarie, NSW... She has since sailed to Melbourne where she is undergoing an extensive refit... (see comments section)

Captured late afternoon, in early summer, on the 30th of December 2006...

Category: ~ Travel & Place ~



Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/10000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 70, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 6.40 mm, Model: C730UZ

Comments

Carolyn J. Connolly May 03, 2011

"The Alma Doepel is a three-masted topsail schooner and is one of the oldest such ships surviving.

Alma Doepel was built in 1903 in Bellingen, NSW, by Frederik Doepel, and named after his youngest daughter Alma.

She sailed mainly around the coast of Australia, carrying goods such as timber, wheat and jam. She was also used in World War II as a supply vessel in Papua New Guinea, before returning to commercial service around Tasmania in 1946.

From 1961 to 1975 she was stripped of her rigging and used to carry limestone, before being sold, for the scrap value of her engines, to the Melbourne company Sail & Adventure in 1976.

From 1976 to 1987, Alma Doepel was comprehensively restored and returned to full sail in magnificent style to lead the Parade of Sail in Sydney Harbour in January 1988. After that, she was used as a sail training ship, based in Melbourne, until 1999 when the need for work on the hull and lack of funds put a stop to this activity.

"In April 2001, Alma Doepel was taken to Port Macquarie where she was berthed at Lady Nelson Wharf and open to the public as a static exhibit.

In January 2009 the Alma Doepel returned to Melbourne. She is berthed at No 2 Victoria Dock undergoing an extensive refit to return her to survey so she can recommence sail training."

Refer: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alma_Doepel_%28ship%29

See also: http://www.almadoepel.com.au/products.htm

and

http://www.tallshipsvictoria.org/ #1374224

David Phalen May 03, 2011

The light, colors, clarity and reflections are outstanding!! #9386779

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict May 03, 2011

This is lovely, Carolyn!

Dominick #9386788

Renee Doyle May 03, 2011

Wonderful lighting and capture of this old beauty Carolyn!!! Thanks for all the info too! #9387112

Ron McEwan May 03, 2011

Look at that sky, beautiful warm light, makes one want to jump aboard and sail.

Have no idea on saving the old school Carolyn. It is at the end of a small one lane road, looks like civilization left it behind. #9387294

John Connolly May 03, 2011

Wonderful light and mood here Carolyn! A superb capture of this beautiful old ship! #9387312

Chris Ebben May 03, 2011

Wonderful image & story to go with it. She has had a full interesting life. Wouldn't it be great to go sailing on her, you can only dream=^..^= #9387815

Avril Young May 03, 2011

she sure is a grand old lady...great info about her ...Fantastic capture,lighting and the sky is wonderful...many a story she could tell hey...have a sunshine day.. #9387867

Michelle Alton May 04, 2011

A gorgeous image, Carolyn, and what a storied history for a fine ship. #9388033

Lorraine A. Cook May 04, 2011

LOVE the 'golden bow', Carolyn!! Her history is rich and I salute her service! May 'Alma Doepel' experience a great 'up-life' and continue on with many, many years of sailing (to add to her 'colorful' history!!)<:))

Beautiful capture, My Friend!!<:)) #9388455

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic May 07, 2011

The superb lighting brings out all the wonderful details of the lines and colour. Thanks for the wonderful info too. #9393282

Carole L. Parker level-classic May 14, 2011

Carolyn, this is a wonderful shot. Very nicely done. #9405036

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