An Eagle’s Chance
The Holidays bring a chance to become overloaded with all sorts of wonderful Holiday tasks. It is important in such times to keep focused on other more nautical pursuits. For this reason I and fellow engineer Eric Kampert (Coast Guard Academy Graduate and Eagle salor) ventured to Curtis Bay Coast Guard Yard last week with the Public Sector Ports Coaltion of Baltimore (soon to be Baltimore Port Alliance) to tour the barque Eagle and to also set up contacts with yard personnel for potential efforts to restore Craighill.
The Eagle is the Coast Guard’s training tall ship and frequents Curtis Bay every 2 years for a refit. As you can see from the photo the 295 foot long 1,816 ton vessel was magnficiently perched in drydock for this years work. The tour conducted by the captain described all details of the ship from its 1936 construction to its current sailing regimen. It also encompassed everything from the exterior to the engine room. When asked how long Eagle could continue to act in her role as both training vessel and ambassador to the world the Captain remarked that as long as the ship is maintained she can sail indefinitely. Remarkable.
Unfortunately the person which we needed to speak to regarding Craighill work was not available. But left a message and will be conversing with her soon.
Hi, Im Chris Overcash, newest member of HPP’s Board. I hope to be able to bring my knowledge and talent to the table to help the vision of a restored Craighill Light become a reality. I am an engineer and artist as well as avid bay sailor and am glad to be aboard.