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Columbus replica ships to land in Michigan City


Brad Johnson, of Detroit, a senior deck hand, prepares to dock the Nina, a replica of Christopher Columbus' ship, at the Hammond Marina two years ago. The Nina and Pinta replicas will be open for tours Aug. 3 at the Michigan City Port Authority.

July 15, 2012 12:00 am • By Times Staff
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MICHIGAN CITY | The Pinta and Nina, replicas of Christopher Columbus' ships, will open for tours Aug. 3. The ships will be docked at the Michigan City Port Authority, 200 Heisman Harbor Road, until their departure early Aug. 10.

The Nina was built completely by hand and without the use of power tools. Archaeology magazine called the ship the most historically correct Columbus replica ever built. The Pinta recently was built in Brazil to accompany the Nina on all of her travels. She is a larger version of the archetypal caravel. Historians consider the caravel the space shuttle of the 15th century.

Both ships will be touring together as a new and enhanced sailing museum, for the purpose of educating the public and school children on the caravel, a Portuguese ship used by Columbus and many early explorers to discover the world.

While in port, the public is invited to visit the ships for a walk aboard self-guided tour. The cost is $8 for adults, $7 for senior citizens and $6 for students ages 5 to 16. Children 4 and younger are free. The ships will be open every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. No reservations necessary.

Teachers or organizations wishing to schedule a 30-minute guided tour with a crew member should call (787) 672-2252. Minimum of 15 people, $4 per person. No maximum. Visit the website www.thenina.com for additional information or email columfnd@surfbvi.com

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I want to see the BOUNTY

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Going to see the ships this weekend. Gonna watch the boat races, too. When I lived in Spain, there is a town on the Bay of Cadiz called Puerto De Santa Maria. It is the original port for the Santa Maria and they have a replica of said ship permanently docked there. It's such a cool thing, not as big as I imagined, though. I can't wait to see these two ships. They are just awe inspiring. Try to imagine what it would be like to live on one of those sailing the high seas....

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The reason why I'm so partial of the Bounty is because of its colorful history, and the movie wasn't too bad either.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB9ce3RVRn4

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By STAN MADDUX | South Bend Tribune Correspondent

South Bend Tribune/MIKE HARTMAN The Pinta, left, and the Nia, replicas of the ships Christopher Columbus used to sail to the new world, are docked at the Michigan City Port Authority until their departure Friday. The ships will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

MICHIGAN CITY -- People stopping by to see replicas of the Niña and Pinta, used by Christopher Columbus during his 1492 discovery of America, seem most surprised the ships are not nearly as big as what they imagined from reading history books.

They also find it hard to believe that so many of Columbus' crew could sail great distances, enduring Mother Nature's extremes under such cramped conditions.

''It puts it in perspective what they lived through,'' said Jay Bangert, a 32-year-old resident of Fishers, Ind.

Dan Taflinger, 58, of Kokomo, was amazed the all-Brazilian hardwood ships, weighing more than 180 tons, carry 32 tons of gravel in their ballasts to keep from tipping over.

''They're awesome,'' Taflinger said.

The Niña and Pinta, historically recognized as the most authentic replicas, arrived in Michigan City on Wednesday and will remain docked at the Michigan City Port Authority, 200 Heisman Harbor Road, until

Public tours are being offered each day until 6 p.m. Wednesday.

The Niña was built from 1988 to 1991, and profits derived from tours during its voyages went toward the construction of the Pinta from 2002 to 2005.

Vic Bickle, 52, joined the crew in 2008 after retiring from his office job in the aerospace industry in northern California

''It's just enjoyable. Every place we go, it's very nice,'' said Bickle, who as a crew member has been to places like Mexico, Costa Rica and ports along the entire Atlantic coast, not to mention the Great Lakes.

The ships with 50-foot-tall masts are owned by the Columbus Foundation, an English-based group dedicated to preserving the memory of the Spanish discoverer and ships used during that time period.

Bickle said they are in the water 11 months of the year.

One month is spent on land, with the boats usually docked in Mobile, Ala., during the brief off-season.

''We can't believe how small they are and how anyone can travel that far in them, but it's awesome that they are here, '' said Rhyneil Kegley, of Valparaiso.

Bickle said the original Niña carried 24 crew members and could keep a one-year supply of food and fresh water.

Up to seven members are aboard the replica Niña, which carries supplies for up to a month.

The boats can reach speeds of up to eight miles per hour.

Bickle said the original Columbus ships were state of the art for that time period.

''In the 15th century, these were good solid ships. They look small by our standards today, but these were the most popular ships of the era,'' Bickle said.

During the tours, visitors receive a history lesson about the ships.

Evan Miller, 18, of Mooresville, Ind., made the three-hour drive with his parents to see the vessels.

''I'm definitely not disappointed. This is an experience,'' Miller said.

''I'm so fortunate to come here and see them. It's awesome,'' Elaine Kleckner, of Porter, said.

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The reason why I'm so partial of the Bounty is because of its colorful history, and the movie wasn't too bad either.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB9ce3RVRn4

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What a cryin shame.....I mean really !



BREAKING: HMS Bounty Sinks Off N.C. Coast, 2 Crew Missing

Historic Wooden Tall Ship Has Made Frequent Visits To Savannah

By: Will Nunley with NBC News Blog | WSAV News 3 - WSAV.com
Published: October 29, 2012

Update from NBC Station WITN-TV:

"The HMS Bounty, a 180-foot, three-mast tall ship, was last marked about 90 miles southeast of Hatteras.

The ship has sunk, according to the Coast Guard at 8:45 a.m. Monday.

Just before 8 a.m., the Facebook page for the HMS Bounty says 14 of the 16 people who had to abandon their ship have been hoisted to safety.

There have been conflicting reports on how many people were onboard. The manifest reportedly listed 16 people, and that's the number the Coast Guard has."

Seventeen people aboard a replica of the HMS Bounty abandoned ship early Monday while stranded at sea off the North Carolina coast, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a press release.

"The 17 person crew donned cold water survival suits and life jackets before launching in two 25-man lifeboats with canopies," the Coast Guard said in a statement.

The ship issued a distress signal late Sunday after taking on water, the U.S. Coast Guard said.

The owner of the 180-foot, three mast ship -- which was built for the 1962 Marlon Brando movie, "Mutiny on the Bounty" -- lost communication with the crew and alerted the Coast Guard to the situation.

The Coast Guard then received a distress signal from the ship showing its position. It sent out an aircraft to speak with the crew, which reported that the vessel was taking on water and had no propulsion. It's currently located about 90 miles southeast of Hatteras, N.C.

The ship, which is still floating upright and intact, is surrounded by 18-foot seas and 40 mph winds as Hurricane Sandy moves through the area.

The Bounty makes frequent trips around the country, offering a glimpse into maritime history, according to the ship's website. It was originally a British transport vessel, and the replica has appeared in several films, including the 2006 movie "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Mans Chest," with Johnny Depp. Its last stop before its winter hiatus in Galveston, Texas, was to be in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Nov. 10.

It is unclear why the boat set out to sea with Sandy bearing down. Sandy could be the largest storm ever to hit the United States, according to NOAA's website.

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Wow. How sad.

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Wow. How sad.

I mean really. When the Bounty arrived in Chicago, it broke one of its masts as it tried to sail under one of the bridges. But it was repaired afterwards. Now its GONE

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In this handout image supplied by the US Coast Guard, The HMS Bounty, a 180-foot sailboat, is submerged in the Atlantic Ocean during Hurricane Sandy approximately 90 miles southeast of Hatteras, North Carolina, on October 29, 2012. Of the 16-person crew, the Coast Guard rescued 14, recovered a woman who was later pronounced dead and are searching for the captain. The HMS Bounty was built for the 1962 film Mutiny On The Bounty and was also used in Pirates Of The Caribbean. Hurricane Sandy, which threatens 50 million people in the eastern third of the U.S., is expected to bring days of rain, high winds and possibly heavy snow. (Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tim Kuklewski/ /U.S. Coast Guard via Getty Images)

Blue Island Man Rescued From Wreck Of HMS Bounty In Hurricane Sandy

October 30, 2012

CHICAGO (CBS) – The father of a Blue Island man who survived the sinking of the replica of the HMS Bounty during Hurricane Sandy said it hasn’t quite dawned on his son yet that he’s lucky to be alive.

“They’re going through an emotional roller coaster right now; there’s some grieving and relief, all at the same time,” said Jim Salapatek, the father of Drew Salapatek, a 28-year-old deckhand on the Bounty.

The Bounty, a 180-foot sailboat, set sail from Connecticut last week, hoping to navigate around the storm. However, it couldn’t dodge the hurricane and began taking on water on Monday, then its engine failed, and the crew abandoned ship off the North Carolina coast.

The Coast Guard rescued 14 crew members of the Bounty by helicopter Monday. Hours later, they found crew member Claudene Christian, 42, unresponsive. She was later declared dead. The rest of the crew was in good condition.

Salapatek said he spoke to his son shortly after the crew was rescued.

“I talked to him right after they pulled him out of the water, after the Coast Guard debriefed him and obviously the paramedics gave him a going-over, and… tired. Tired and I think emotionally drained, but fine; in good spirits for all that he’s been through.”

The captain, 63-year-old Robin Walbridge, has yet to be found.

Salapatek said his son and other crew members were grieving the apparent loss of their captain, and the death Christian.

“It wasn’t just a crew mate. This is like a sister, this was a best friend,” he said.

Salapatek said he hopes his son will be able to come home to Blue Island in the next few days.

The Bounty was a replica of the original 18th century HMS Bounty, whose crew mutinied in April 1789, taking over the ship from its commander, Lt. William Bligh.

The replica was built for the 1962 film “Mutiny on the Bounty,” and was also featured in one of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies

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