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Chieftain and Container Ships

Photo ©2006 Michael Slater    Mar 8 2006

Chieftain and Container Ships

The 65-foot Square Topsail Ketch Hawaiian Chieftain was built by Lahaina Welding in 1988. Owned by Grays Harbor Historical Seaport.

Built from a steel hull, Chieftain's modern construction is well hidden by her traditional sail plan and above-decks furnishings. Her long bowsprit increases her 65-foot length on deck to 103 feet overall. She was based in Sausalito for several years, was sold to an East Coast owner and sailed there for a couple years, and is now back on the West Coast under the ownership of the Grays Harbor Historical Seaport.

Boat's Web site: www.historicalseaport.org/HawaiianChieftain.htm