History of the tall ship Sunderland"

The "Sunderland" is a Tall Ship built in Lowestoft, England by Samuel Richards in 1885. Christend the "Civil Lord". Her name changed to "Sunderland" when she worked out of the town of the same name, Sunderland. The "Sunderland" was known for its Speed and Maneuverability in the days of Adventure and Privateering. Designed for hauling cargo of various sorts, She had her first career Sailing the heaviest ocean in the world, the North Sea. It was Said that the English ruled the waves. You will see this Ability when you step aborad the Sunderland. This vessel is built of English oak with a typical plum stem. The English originaly desinged for ramming other ships. This plum creates a lengthening of the waterline and gives her an advantage in sailing speed. English oak is a wood of longevity and it is next to impossible to find lumber of such length and age to build a Ship as this today. Sunderland sailed in the North Sea for 50 years. Her career went from a cargo vessel to a Yacht when she had her first motor installed in the year of 1935. Then the commercial use of sailing turned to power engines. She sailed to the Americas where she was choosen to film the movie "Captains Courageous" making this her second career. This Ship is definitely a hard working and Lucky Ship. She is now on her third career, sailing out of Cabo San Lucas doing pirate historical tours and robbing and pillaging tourist with the rest of the town. Out of the entire Pacific, there is no other vessel Like Sunderland still sailing the seas.

Some Movie Props and "Replicas" don't have the integrity to sail. Be Aware and sail on a Vessel with integrity! Sail With the Sunderland!!