Built to Last 100 Years

One look at the structure of the tall ship Matthew Turner, which is now under construction in Sausalito, and you’ll know why its creators say she’s built to last at least 100 years.

With the goal of giving both youth and adults access to San Francisco Bay waters, while inspiring them through onboard educational programs to become thoughtful stewards of the Bay’s fragile ecosystem, the brigantine Matthew Turner will undoubtedly be a grand addition to the region’s fleet of traditionally rigged vessels. Hundreds if not thousands of individual donors have contributed to her construction costs so far, and many drop by the build site frequently to check out her progress.

A splendid new film on the ambitious project by Bay Area filmmaker Peter Strietman has just been completed, and can be viewed below. We encourage you to check it out, and also to pay a visit to the build site and observe the construction process in person. 

Video courtesy Peter Strietman & Educational Tall Ship

Both modern and traditional techniques are being used by professional and volunteer woodworkers. Access hours are Monday throughout Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 2330 Marinship Way, #150, Sausalito — just a block south of Mollie Stone’s market. (Call 415-866-4973 for more info.)

With any luck the 100-ft beauty will be launched in 2016 — and we can hardly wait to take a ride on her.