War of 1812 “Pirate Ship” Educational Vessel to Visits The Square, Sail at Dusk
Published: April, 2007
OAKLAND – All law-abiding and loyal citizens are urged to be vigilant and alert to the presence on your coast of the fast, and heavily armed Clipper Schooner Lynx. The 122-foot square topsail schooner will be sailing into Jack London Square for the Strictly Sail Pacific boat show. Join the flotilla on Tue, Apr. 17 at 1500 hrs, as she fires from her main battery of 6-pounder carronades upon her grand entrance.
The schooner Lynx is an interpretation of a privateer or naval schooner built to give people a glimpse of what life was like aboard a privateer during the War of 1812. The original Lynx was built in Fell’s Point, MD and commissioned during the opening days of the war. She was launched in Rockport, Maine in 2001. Today Lynx sails as a living history Museum. She was also hired to train the cast and crew of the hit movie Pirates of the Caribbean.
Lynx will be open and free to visitors every day until 4PM. She will leave the dock each night for a sunset sail (5PM-7:30PM). Cost is $60 for adults, $35 for children 12 and under. For reservations call 866-446-5969. www.privateerlynx.org
