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eddsmitty.bsky.social
Upon his return, Forten apprenticed under Philadelphia sailmaker Robert Douglas. By 1798, Forten bought the business. He invented a sail-handling device that revolutionized his loft, employed an integrated workforce, and built a fortune over $100,000—millions today. (cont)
September 20, 2026 at 11:18 AM
catsofyore.bsky.social
"Sailmaker J W BRIGHT, of Kraaifointein, Cape Province, South Africa, has made a miniature hammock for his cat Trinco." www.iwm.org.uk/collections/...
A shirtless, bearded white man gazes adoringly at a black and white cat dozing in a tiny canvas hammock on the sun drenched ship deck.
March 14, 2025 at 7:38 PM
philipkallan.bsky.social
Corner of a hand-stitched sail from the 1800s. Every warship had a sailmaker who played a vital role in making and maintaining the huge number of sails required to power the ship in all weathers.

#Ageofsail #RoyalNavy #Tallships
July 15, 2025 at 8:28 AM
liamclicks.bsky.social
sorrow's sailmaker
your fine seam of discontent
has cast me adrift

#Haiku
#Poetry
June 1, 2025 at 1:40 PM
caitlindeangelis.bsky.social
A sampling of professions in Boston, 1796:

Spermaceti works
Servant
Printer
Merchant
Wharfinger
Storekeper
Snuff merchant
Gardener
Truckman
Sea Captain
Tailor
Carpenter
Grocer
Glazier
Blockmaker
Boat builder too much
Laborer
Sailmaker
Black [servant]
Old Retailer
Chairmaker
Stage player
spermaceti works servant printer Merchant store longwharf servant wharfinger tends a store snuff merchant old gardener Truckman do do do Sea Captain Tailor with Blanchard small house Carpenter with Loring https://archive.org/details/cityofbostontaxr8179bost/page/n447/mode/2up Grocer Glazier Blockmaker Boat builder too much Laborer sailmaker sailmaker Mercht Blk wth Do. (going) Mercht. Mercht. Wife numb palsey Blockmaker Old Retailer Chairmaker Windsor chair maker crossed out for journeyman sailmaker stage player
August 12, 2025 at 1:03 PM
banjoherder.bsky.social
The Sailmaker

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April 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM
rossexpedition.bsky.social
Erebus's sailmaker is making window blinds for the observatory.
May 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
rossexpedition.bsky.social
Erebus's sailmaker is altering the foresail.
May 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
rossexpedition.bsky.social
Erebus's sailmaker is repairing the maintopmast staysail.
March 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM
catsofyore.bsky.social
"Sailmaker J W BRIGHT, of Kraaifointein, Cape Province, South Africa, has made a miniature hammock for his cat Trinco." https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205156299
A shirtless, bearded white man gazes adoringly at a black and white cat dozing in a tiny canvas hammock on the sun drenched ship deck.
August 2, 2023 at 9:21 PM
rossexpedition.bsky.social
Erebus's sailmaker is making a rain awning for the pinnace.
July 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
rossexpedition.bsky.social
Erebus's sailmaker is making a foretopmast staysail out of a spare mizzen staysail.
May 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
rossexpedition.bsky.social
15 June 1842: Erebus's sailmaker is making a maintopmast staysail.
June 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
velnica.me
Cora would be a sailmaker and Fjora would be a fashion designer!

#WoLAnswer
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✨ #WoLQotD | #WoLQuestion ✨

If your WoL did an ordinary job, what would it be?

Would they be a barista? A humble carpenter? A wayward merchant?
September 6, 2025 at 1:15 PM
rossexpedition.bsky.social
Erebus's sailmaker is making a cover for the hatchway.
September 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
rossexpedition.bsky.social
27 June 1843: Erebus's sailmaker is repairing the windsail.
June 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM
trevorjadams.bsky.social
Sailmaker to the world — A different perspective on the story of Nova Scotia's fabled Bluenose schooner. From the Saltscapes archives. (No paywall)
Sailmaker to the world - Saltscapes Magazine
Saltscapes Magazine features the best of Atlantic Canada. Food & Drink, Home & Garden, Music & Culture, Unique Retail, Healthy Living.
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January 8, 2025 at 11:04 AM
rossexpedition.bsky.social
Erebus's sailmaker is repairing the main royal.
August 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM
rossexpedition.bsky.social
Terror's sailmaker is repairing the main topsail and staysails.
June 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM
rossexpedition.bsky.social
19 June 1843: Terror's sailmaker is repairing the maintopsail.
June 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM
tate.bsky.social
Isaac Sailmaker, Landscape,
https://botfrens.com/collections/14375/contents/1130779
Purchased as part of the Oppé Collection with assistance from the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund 1996
January 15, 2025 at 5:42 AM
rossexpedition.bsky.social
Terror's sailmaker is repairing the mainsail.
November 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
ophelia-lily.bsky.social
Eddystone Lighthouse, Plymouth, England. Painted by the Dutch artist, Isaac Sailmaker (1633-1721)
The Eddystone Rocks are mentioned in the classic novel Moby Dick!
April 15, 2025 at 4:52 PM
rossexpedition.bsky.social
Erebus's sailmaker is repairing the foretopsail.
March 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM
wellthumbed.bsky.social
Anyone read Sailmaker? Is it any good?
March 12, 2026 at 3:28 PM