Tusitala (Square-rigger)

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Built 1883; last full-rigged merchant ship to fly American flag; became private yacht of U.S. Steel president James A. Farrell in 1923; in 1939 turned into a training ship for merchant seamen.

From the description of Records, 1924-1939. (Mystic Seaport Museum, G W Blunt White Library). WorldCat record id: 70955749

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creatorOf Tusitala (Square-rigger). Records, 1924-1939. G. W. Blunt White Library
referencedIn Ships' logbooks and journals, 1825-1969, 1869-1969 (bulk) New York State Historical Documents Inventory
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associatedWith Farrell, James A. 1863-1943. person
associatedWith South Street Seaport Museum (New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
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Merchant ships
Voyages and travels
Yachting
Yachts
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Active 1924

Active 1939

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