I am finishing the book for the first time. It is one of my favorite books ever. What a historical gift to the World. Richard Dana was a great American and Human Being.
Hi Steven, I'm replying from my other UA-cam Channel. I agree with you. It's a good book and has a lot of good historical information as well as being entertaining. I have a passion about ships and the sea and love to hear these stories myself.
I assure you... you read that VERY well 4:58. Two Years Before The Mast has recently been my late night read and I have been absolutely captivated by this book. After reading this passage I had to see, even if only one my computer screen, "A ship under full sail!" Thank you for bringing it to life!
I was reading quotes and it is this quote by novelist Honoré de Balzac (May 20, 1799-August 18, 1850)... that brought me to your video " It is quite right what they say: the three most beautiful sights in the world are a ship in full sail, a galloping horse, and a woman dancing." God's Blessings to all.
thanks Hal. i wish i could see those marble sales, what a fantastic moment that must have been. ive been looking into learning to sail and getting my own little boat. it seems like such a magic way experience the universe.
anuthefather You can see marble sails on any sailing vessel in a light wind. I like a moonlight sail on a quiet inland lake with no city lights. I think the effect would be the same on the sea at night away from a big city but I haven't experienced that yet. :)
Read that very well? You read phenomenally Hal! You should consider doing a full reading of Two Years Before the Mast, seriously! You really brought that passage to life!
I wondered if you were going to read that passage, (from that passage, ha) Phenomenal book! Required reading for sailors : ) --- Started sailing 6 years ago. . . The 2nd time on a sailboat in my whole life, was on my own sailboat. I went out for 24 hours, overnight, single handed : ) The night sails are like you said, beyond description. One night around midnight I was marveling at the stars, as one star appeared, moving, like a satellite? It was a mast light from another sailor passing close by, silently. I read somewhere that at the "height" (no pun intended) of the tall ships (1850s?) there were more ships on the oceans than planes in the sky today.( ~~When the ships were made of wood, and the men were made of steel ~~) In the movie clip, was that the mate? I understand it was forbidden to stand between the captain and the wind. - 1973 Catalina 22 is my little boat : ) Thanks!!
"A ship is pooped, or pooping, when a heavy sea breaks over her stern or quarter when she is scudding before the wind in a gale." Pocket Oxford Guide to Sailing Terms A "poop deck" is the deck in the stern of a ship.
Wow. I have to read this book! Thanks for sharing that passage.
It's a good read in my opinion.
You have an amazingly calming presence. Thank you. 🥰🙏
I've done this on a very small boat in the Potomac River at night and it is beautiful.
Sailing at night is amazing especially during a full moon away from city lights.
I am finishing the book for the first time. It is one of my favorite books ever. What a historical gift to the World. Richard Dana was a great American and Human Being.
Hi Steven, I'm replying from my other UA-cam Channel. I agree with you. It's a good book and has a lot of good historical information as well as being entertaining. I have a passion about ships and the sea and love to hear these stories myself.
This is amazing.
Ah thanks.
I assure you... you read that VERY well 4:58. Two Years Before The Mast has recently been my late night read and I have been absolutely captivated by this book. After reading this passage I had to see, even if only one my computer screen, "A ship under full sail!" Thank you for bringing it to life!
Hello, thanks for watching and the comment. I love that book too. It's great to read some history from someone who was actually there.
I was reading quotes and it is this quote by novelist Honoré de Balzac (May 20, 1799-August 18, 1850)... that brought me to your video
" It is quite right what they say: the three most beautiful sights in the world are a ship in full sail, a galloping horse, and a woman dancing."
God's Blessings to all.
Hi Kenneth, I agree with you. ;)
Fascinating and inspiring. You were thoughtful and generous in your presentation and invitation. Thanks Hal.
HI Brian, thanks for watching. You're welcome. :)
Hal, Your a man after my own heart! Thanks for the wonderful video.
Hi William, I'm commenting from my other channel. I love ships, boats, water, the ocean, and all things nautical. Thanks for watching. :)
This was wonderful and you read it so well. I was just reading the exact same passage and came here looking for examples.
Very cool! Thanks for watching!
thanks Hal. i wish i could see those marble sales, what a fantastic moment that must have been. ive been looking into learning to sail and getting my own little boat. it seems like such a magic way experience the universe.
anuthefather You can see marble sails on any sailing vessel in a light wind. I like a moonlight sail on a quiet inland lake with no city lights. I think the effect would be the same on the sea at night away from a big city but I haven't experienced that yet. :)
Read that very well? You read phenomenally Hal! You should consider doing a full reading of Two Years Before the Mast, seriously! You really brought that passage to life!
Thanks Zachary, I really appreciate your comment. :)
I wondered if you were going to read that passage, (from that passage, ha) Phenomenal book! Required reading for sailors : ) --- Started sailing 6 years ago. . . The 2nd time on a sailboat in my whole life, was on my own sailboat. I went out for 24 hours, overnight, single handed : ) The night sails are like you said, beyond description. One night around midnight I was marveling at the stars, as one star appeared, moving, like a satellite? It was a mast light from another sailor passing close by, silently.
I read somewhere that at the "height" (no pun intended) of the tall ships (1850s?) there were more ships on the oceans than planes in the sky today.( ~~When the ships were made of wood, and the men were made of steel ~~)
In the movie clip, was that the mate? I understand it was forbidden to stand between the captain and the wind.
- 1973 Catalina 22 is my little boat : )
Thanks!!
Hi Steve, thanks for your comment. I love your perspective and am not sure about standing between the captain and the wind. ;)
my kind of poetry the Beauty of Full Sail in a summer Breeze:::......
Fantastic! Thanks for watching. My kind of poetry too.
I love the picture at 4:45. I envision that far ship chasing front ship, both at full sail.
Beautiful picture. I think that's my favorite too. :)
i love tallships awsome video subd
Thank you!
Can you imagine a Sail shape solar energy panel to fuel the ship’s supply.
Yes, I can imagine. thanks for the comment. :)
You read that wonderfully, thank you 🍥🍀🍥
Thank you for your comment.
Technicallly wouldnt the second in command on a navy ship be the First Lieutenant, not the first mate? I thought first mate was on merchantmen
You are probably correct and I misspoke. Thanks. :)
Quail Studios Guitar. You are correct. On both counts. In the Navy, the first lieutenant is now known as the executive officer, or XO.
Poetry.
is the "poop deck" what it sounds like?;
"A ship is pooped, or pooping, when a heavy sea breaks over her stern or quarter when she is scudding before the wind in a gale." Pocket Oxford Guide to Sailing Terms
A "poop deck" is the deck in the stern of a ship.