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The Schooner America 2.0 with Full Sails! She is one of the most majestic tall sail-ships in the Key West sunset-sail fleet. Her huge sails catch the wind and the light as she roams the harbor, giving passengers a day/evening of excitement and open-water beauty.

Schooner America 2.0 - Key West Harbor
Key West, Florida U.S.A. - The Florida Keys
SUNSET - Autumn Light 2023 - 11/24/23

Key West: Far from Normal - Close to Perfect

*[left-double-click for a closer-look - America 2.0 sunset-cruise]

*[harbor sunset moment - the day after Thanksgiving - Friday night]

*[taken aboard the "Commotion on the Ocean" Fury Catamaran
Sunset Cruise in Key West Harbor with the Cory Heydon Band]

History: Designed and built by Scarano Boat Inc. in Albany, N.Y., the America 2.0 had big shoes to fill. Its 1995 predecessor, the 139-foot America (now berthed in Santa Barbara) won the hearts and minds of many islanders on and off the docks. That ship replicated the original America, a 101-foot sailing vessel that won an 1851 race against 15 yachts of the Royal Yacht Squadron in what would become known forever as the "America's Cup" in honor of that ship. The 1851 original America ended up a blockade-runner for the Confederacy and after the Yankees seized her, became a blockade-buster for the federals. She remained government property until falling victim to a shed collapse in 1945, and with the shed was scrapped and burned. A 170-year history with two replicas built.

America 2.0 (105 feet) replaced the 1995 replica schooner America (139 feet). The '95 replica is now berthed in Santa Barbara, Calif.

The America 2.0, the Adirondack III, the Western Union, the Appledore and many other tall ships are credited with helping
to keep Key West's maritime traditions alive for years to come.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_West,_Florida

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_keys

"Margaritaville" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4XtBiWgXLE

"It's Five-Oclock Somewhere" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCjC543llU

RIP Jimmy Buffett - Passed 9/1/23

My 2023 Key West Slideshow: flic.kr/s/aHBqjB7w4M
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  • Taken: Nov 24, 2023
  • Uploaded: Dec 19, 2023
  • Updated: Dec 9, 2024