Friendship replica, Salem Maritime National Historic Site, 2015.
Summary
The Salem East Indiaman Friendship was launched in 1797. She made 15 voyages during her career to Batavia, India, China, South America, the Caribbean, England< Germany, the Mediterranean and Russia. Built for Salem mercantile firm Waite and Pierce, she ended her activities as an American merchant vessel when she was captured as a prize of war by the British Sloop of War, HMS Rosamon, in September 1812. This replica was built by the National Park Service using modern materials and construction methods while retaining the appearnce of the original ship.
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friendship
boat
rigging
sail
sailboat
sail boat
voyage
replica
original ship
ship
salem maritime national historic site
friendship replica
salem east indiaman friendship
salem mercantile firm waite
war
american merchant vessel
national park service
south america
british sloop
hms rosamon
construction methods
national parks gallery
massachusetts
salem
russia
geography
travel and description
british navy
Date
1812
Source
National Parks Gallery
Link
Copyright info
Public Domain Dedication