The Boston Globe, July 5th, 1992
ROBERT F. CUTTING IS A MEMBER OF THE GLOBE STAFF. From a distance, the Tall Ships move with grace and grandeur through the waters, evoking oohs and aahs from spectators. From the bridge of a Tall Ship, the view is much different. Here, grace is supplanted with teamwork, discipline, perfect timing, lots of person power and plain old sweat. Every move on board a ship is carefully orchestrated by the vessel's commander and his crew. Aboard Eagle, the US Coast Guard's 295-foot bark, one can begin to grasp what it takes to bring a square-rigger to full sail. As some of the crew and cadets climb up ...
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