The Spirit of Dana Point

USA / California / Dana Point / Dana Point Harbor Drive, 24200
 museum, school, ship, marine, place with historical importance

Ocean Institute
24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr.
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-2274

The Spirit of Dana Point is a traditionally built, accurate replica of a 1770's privateer used during the American Revolution. These ships were known for their speed and were used for smuggling and the slave trade. The ship is 118 feet long with a rig height of 100 feet... and 5,000 square feet of sail!

Formerly known as the Pilgrim of Newport,it was Dennis Holland's life dream to build an accurate replica from the period when America fought for independence. He laid the keel in his yard on May 2, 1970.

www.ocean-institute.org/programs/spirit.html

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Coordinates:   33°27'41"N   117°42'21"W
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