[Rhodes22-list] Chris' Bahamian Adventure

The Rhodes 22 Email List rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Wed Aug 12 21:43:52 EDT 2015 

Hey Bahama Bill,
                     That would be great if you could come.  I know the
Sapona, even recovered part of a 3.25" air to ground rocket.  The wreck I
am interested in is on another island.  There are no surface indications of
the wreck.  But in a particular formation on a small islet I found bronze
fittings, very old blackened wood, and some 14th century Ming pottery
fragments.  Had to quit after a few hours but I have no doubt there is more
stuff to find and perhaps be able to date the artifacts and wreck.  My
thought was it was part of the Manila fleet that transshipped from Acapulco
to the east coast of Mexico.  However, I read an intriguing book "1434" by
Gavin Mense a few years ago and the wreck might prove even more interesting
than just an old Spanish treasure wreck.  See if you can find the book and
read it, especially the part dealing with the Caribbean and the Bahamas.
So lets see what happens with the trip it would be a first in the Rhodes
history of adventures.

Chris G

On Wed, Aug 12, 2015 at 9:53 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> Chris,
> Are you talking about the Sapona?  It is located near Alicetown, Bimini.
> It is an old concrete ship (constructed out of concrete, that is) that was
> used as target practice during WWII and was the target for the practice run
> of the "Lost Patrol" of Bermuda Triangle fame.  It was also used as a
> staging area for running alcohol during prohibition.  And a great place to
> snorkel and scuba dive.  Or...are you talking about an even older
> wreck...maybe some treasure hunting?
>
> I would like to make another run over there and may join if schedule
> permits.  Between you, Ted, me, and anyone else, we would have a nice
> little flotilla ... and maybe create some marketing buzz to re-kickstart
> Stan's boatbuilding business.
>
> Bill W.
> s/v Fina Lee
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:
> rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of The Rhodes 22 Email List
> Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 1:48 AM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Chris' Bahamian Adventure
>
> Hey Ted,
>            I'm open and flexible as far as a launch point.  Key Largo
> sounds good.  Bimini is the easiest to check into and I want to check out a
> wreck that is in the area.  Very, very old. and not mentioned by anyone
> I've talked to.  We would stay in the Bahamas for 4-6 weeks I should
> think.  I would be thrilled to have another Rhodes or two to tag along.
> Timewise I think it would be in April.  I would like to get back to Fl by
> no later than mid May so I can ship the boat to Italy by early June.  Lets
> keep in touch, maybe recruit a few fellow Rhodies?  I'll send some links on
> what the Enosis is up to in a couple of weeks or so.  Things never quite go
> as you plan.
> Chris G.
>
> On Fri, Aug 7, 2015 at 10:06 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>
> > Chris,
> >
> > Hope all is well. I am very interested in hearing more about the
> > Bahamian plans.
> >
> > After reading about Bill W's infamous Bahamian Adventure and your
> > upcoming plans, I may be interested (and crazy enough) in the
> > possibilities of tagging along with S/V Airpower. I've made the Gulf
> > Stream crossing many times as a kid growing up in south Florida, but
> > that was in powerful multi engine fishing boats.
> >
> > Where do you plan to launch? I assume somewhere around Key Largo. You
> > may want to consider this trailer sailor friendly marina.
> > http://southdademarina.com/.
> >
> > Will you clear immigration in Bimini? Where will you head from there?
> >
> > When do you think you might head south? You mentioned in the spring,
> > but do you have a target month? March? April?
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Ted (have EPIRB, will travel)
> >
> > S/v Airpower
> > Jacksonville, FL
> >
> > > On Apr 1, 2015, at 11:34 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
> > rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> > >
> > > I shall keep all of you guys in mind and let you know about the
> > "disposable
> > > equipment".  An you guys know me, I can't help but journal about
> > > Enosis
> > and
> > > Rhodes in general.  Also anyone and any time is more than welcome to
> > > come along in their boat for any segment of the grand adventure, it
> > > would be
> > fun.
> > >
> > > Chris & Alice
> > >
> > > On Wed, Apr 1, 2015 at 7:25 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
> > > rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> > >
> > >> Chris,  Bon voyage in the Med!  Please keep a narrative and photo
> > journal
> > >> of your wanderings- all of us on the list will be a rapt audience.
> > >>          Please also keep me in mind for the trailer and the truck
> > >> as well.
> > >> Richard Arking, R22 in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, ny
> > >>
> > >> On Wed, Apr 1, 2015 at 1:37 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
> > >> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> Oh,
> > >>>      If anyone is interested, I will be placing "Enosis" on a
> > >>> roll-on-Roll-off freighter bound for Italy next spring.  I will
> > transfer
> > >> it
> > >>> to a cheap throw away trailer.  I currently am using a really nice
> > >>> 2003 Triad trailer designed for the Rhodes.  It has electric
> > >>> breaks and
> > brand
> > >>> new 9 ply trailer tires.  I'll probably put less than 12,000 miles
> > >>> on
> > the
> > >>> tires when I am ready to sell.  So, if you are thinking about a
> > >>> trailer
> > >> in
> > >>> great shape and well cared for, for next season, let me know.  I
> > >>> was thinking about selling the tow vehicle which is a 2003 F-250
> > >>> diesel
> > with
> > >>> only 101K.  The truck was garage kept its whole life.  Well up
> > >>> until
> > now,
> > >>> and I will store it under a cover most of the time.  So as I get
> > >>> near sending Enosis on its Mediterranian tour, I'll let you guys
> > >>> know about
> > >> the
> > >>> truck.
> > >>>
> > >>> On Tue, Mar 24, 2015 at 10:33 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
> > >>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>>> Oh, and I forgot to mention that I may join you for part of your
> > >> Bahamas
> > >>>> trip.  With so many Rhodes in the East Coast area maybe we can
> > >>>> get a
> > >>> small
> > >>>> group together.  Please keep us posted on your plans.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Bill Wickman
> > >>>> s/v Fina Lee
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>> -----Original Message-----
> > >>>> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:
> > >>>> rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of The Rhodes 22
> > >>>> Email
> > >>> List
> > >>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 11:23 AM
> > >>>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> > >>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22 & Sailing Desolation Sound
> > >>>>
> > >>>> I for one am REALLY looking forward to reading about the
> > >>>> adventures of Enosis.  Chris weaves a really good yarn of his
> > >>>> trips with the perfect
> > >>> mix
> > >>>> of pictures and descriptions that paints a vivid picture of what
> > >>>> it is
> > >>> like
> > >>>> to "be there".
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Bill Wickman
> > >>>> s/v Fina Lee
> > >>>>
> > >>>> -----Original Message-----
> > >>>> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:
> > >>>> rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of The Rhodes 22
> > >>>> Email
> > >>> List
> > >>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 1:56 AM
> > >>>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> > >>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22 & Sailing Desolation Sound
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Glad you enjoyed the tale Patrick.  My wife and I plan on an
> > >>>> encore of
> > >>> all
> > >>>> the best sailing adventures we've had in the last 20 years, and
> > >>>> then
> > >>> some.
> > >>>> So 2 months in Desolation sound is on the calendar this summer.
> > >>>> Then
> > a
> > >>>> repeat of the Mexican adventure but for 5 months this comming
> winter.
> > >>> Then
> > >>>> a repeat of the Bahama adventures in the following spring but
> > >>>> only for
> > >> a
> > >>>> month or so.  Then stick the boat on a freighter and over to
> > >>>> Italy
> > next
> > >>>> summer.  I'll try to post the adventures and anyone interesting
> > >>>> in
> > >>> meeting
> > >>>> us along the way on their boat, we would welcome some Rhodie
> company.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Chris & Alice
> > >>>> Enosis
> > >>>>
> > >>>> On Mon, Mar 23, 2015 at 7:36 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
> > >>>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> > >>>>
> > >>>>> I was wandering by www.rhodes22.com recently and came across the
> > >>>>> odyssey of Enosis on the front page.  Downloadable .pdf files of
> > >>>>> Chris' adventures.
> > >>>>> Some of you may enjoy the read as I did.
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> For some reason with the first file I had to right-click on it
> > >>>>> and open in a new window (windows exploder and chrome) but the
> > >>>>> rest
> > >> opened
> > >>>>> with just a click.
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> -Patrick
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