I love and admire genuine American craftsmanship and engineering. It was amazing to enjoy the tour and trip vicariously. Don't pick on the Campfire girls (women). Their memories are worth more than gold. Let them sing their hearts out. What a gem, you folks have on the west coast. Thanks for producing and posting the wonderful video. I live in Missouri, but would love to visit the Virginia V.
I got to sail on the Virginia V in 1979 for a Christmas party and again in 1980 for a wedding. It was a great experience both times and I am glad they are keeping the old gal up. Long may she stay afloat.
I remember going to Camp Orkila on Orcas Island in 1971 aboard the 'V; I don't think I ever left the engine room. One of the crew graciously gave me a tour of the engine, I will never forget that. I can still quote the spec's from memory: 125-foot, 328-passenger capacity, 400 HP triple expansion engine from the Virginia IV which I think was originally built in 1894 but my memory is fading there.
It should be illegal for a venue this incompetant to market itself as a an event venue to innocent, unsuspecting people. I've heard this happen on multiple occasions including several weddings (including my niece's) and huge celebrations. What anyone considering the Virginia V for a major event should know is that the wooden ship goes through regular periods of repairs with absolutely terrible misjudgments from its staff on how much work there is to be done and how far out it should be started. Don't take the executive director Debra's word for anything because they can pull out and cancel on you last minute as they've already done on several occasions. Just all around atrocious. Do yourself a favor and go with the reliable Argosy if you want to have any sort of celebration on a boat.
I volunteered as an oiler on this boat whenever I could back in the early aught's. Saw a lot of familiar faces in this, great memories.
My wife and I were fortunate to be onboard for a short cruise a few years ago. It was a completely wonderful experience.
I love and admire genuine American craftsmanship and engineering. It was amazing to enjoy the tour and trip vicariously. Don't pick on the Campfire girls (women). Their memories are worth more than gold. Let them sing their hearts out. What a gem, you folks have on the west coast. Thanks for producing and posting the wonderful video. I live in Missouri, but would love to visit the Virginia V.
I feel very fortunate to have a ride on this boat today, 9/18/2022, on Lake Union and into Lake Washington.
Happy 100th birthday Virginia v
Beautiful video. Informative, as well. The old hens cackling out the camp fire songs of their long ago youth....I could have done without.
I got to sail on the Virginia V in 1979 for a Christmas party and again in 1980 for a wedding. It was a great experience both times and I am glad they are keeping the old gal up. Long may she stay afloat.
Really well done! The women singing their Campfire song was a delight. Thank you.
Nice job Vaun... You should try to have it air on a Seattle PBS station and have the foundation market DvD/Blu-Ray discs.
HG
I got the chance to sail on the Virginia V in the summer of 2017. It was one of the highlights of the year!
That is a wonderful, Extraordinary and Sagacious ship.
When I get to retirement, I might CME on her if there's a opening
Any inanimate object is by definition, not sagacious. Is it not?
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I remember going to Camp Orkila on Orcas Island in 1971 aboard the 'V; I don't think I ever left the engine room. One of the crew graciously gave me a tour of the engine, I will never forget that. I can still quote the spec's from memory: 125-foot, 328-passenger capacity, 400 HP triple expansion engine from the Virginia IV which I think was originally built in 1894 but my memory is fading there.
If I lived in Seattle I would definitely work on the boat
Thanks. liked. I posted a video of a paddle steamer. he works in the north of Russia. pleasant viewing. ruclips.net/video/i26MB-Anurk/видео.html
Outstanding!I'm
My boss has the Concordia
It should be illegal for a venue this incompetant to market itself as a an event venue to innocent, unsuspecting people. I've heard this happen on multiple occasions including several weddings (including my niece's) and huge celebrations.
What anyone considering the Virginia V for a major event should know is that the wooden ship goes through regular periods of repairs with absolutely terrible misjudgments from its staff on how much work there is to be done and how far out it should be started. Don't take the executive director Debra's word for anything because they can pull out and cancel on you last minute as they've already done on several occasions.
Just all around atrocious. Do yourself a favor and go with the reliable Argosy if you want to have any sort of celebration on a boat.
Come on campfire girls, it's five not vee!
It was just a tradition to say Vee.
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