#sailmaker
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
"Sailmaker J W BRIGHT, of Kraaifointein, Cape Province, South Africa, has made a miniature hammock for his cat Trinco." www.iwm.org.uk/collections/...
March 14, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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
sorrow's sailmaker
your fine seam of discontent
has cast me adrift

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#Poetry
June 1, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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
August 12, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The Sailmaker

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Fuji GW670 III, Ilford FP4, Rodinal 1:25, Falmouth Docks

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April 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Erebus's sailmaker is making window blinds for the observatory.
May 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Erebus's sailmaker is altering the foresail.
May 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Erebus's sailmaker is repairing the maintopmast staysail.
March 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM
"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
August 2, 2023 at 9:21 PM
Erebus's sailmaker is making a rain awning for the pinnace.
July 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Erebus's sailmaker is making a foretopmast staysail out of a spare mizzen staysail.
May 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
15 June 1842: Erebus's sailmaker is making a maintopmast staysail.
June 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Cora would be a sailmaker and Fjora would be a fashion designer!

#WoLAnswer
✨ #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
Erebus's sailmaker is making a cover for the hatchway.
September 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
27 June 1843: Erebus's sailmaker is repairing the windsail.
June 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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
Erebus's sailmaker is repairing the main royal.
August 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Terror's sailmaker is repairing the main topsail and staysails.
June 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM
19 June 1843: Terror's sailmaker is repairing the maintopsail.
June 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM
January 15, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Terror's sailmaker is repairing the mainsail.
November 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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
Erebus's sailmaker is repairing the foretopsail.
March 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Anyone read Sailmaker? Is it any good?
March 12, 2026 at 3:28 PM