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    =========== ELISSA Captain's Log: 12 noon, Tuesday ===========
ELISSA Captain's Log: 12 noon, Tuesday, June 9th, 2026
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ROUTINE.

It’s maybe a little crazy-sounding for me to describe crossing the gulf, voyaging aboard a 148-year-old barque as “routine,” but that’s now our situation, and it’s GREAT.

We are now over 24 hours underway, and everything has settled into comfortable, safe regularity.

Our departure, with the maneuvering and handling of docklines & sails, was an all-hands situation, but once we cleared out of Galveston Harbor, we “set the watch”. 

This entails breaking the crew aboard into four different groups: three sailing watches, and a group designated “dayworkers”. Each of the sailing watches is led by one of the three Mates, and has an engineer, a quartermaster, a senior member of the deck crew, and five additional hands. 

Since at sea we sail non-stop, round-the-clock, we need to rotate the duties of running the ship, while allowing everyone off-hours for sleep, meals, etc. Each sailing watch “stands” on duty for four hours, and then gets eight hours off. For instance, the “A” watch works 4-8: so every 4 am to 8 am, and 4 pm to 8 pm, they are the ones on deck, in charge of ELISSA.

(Side Note: I think the 4-8 is the best watch to stand. You get all the sunrises and sunsets. Today's photo is from last night's sunset.)

The “ON” Watch has the duties of navigation, steering the ship, maintaining a bow lookout, oversight of the sails and machinery, and making security / safety walk-throughs of the whole ship, on deck and below. These responsibilities rotate among all the members of each watch: hour-by-hour, watch-by-watch, day-by-day -- keeping us and ELISSA on-track and safe.

ROUTINE....gotta love it.

Regards,
Captain Andy Ellers
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POSITIONING
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ELISSA at 12 noon (CDT)
Distance Traveled: 167 nautical miles
Position: 27deg 42' N  x  92deg 26' W
Course: 143deg M
Speed-Over-Ground: 7.0 kt
Weather: Mostly sunny, 10-15kt wind from the SE, 3’-5’ ocean swell from SE.

#GalvestonHistory #LoveGalveston #GalvestonIsland #1877ELISSA #Sail4th250 #SailBoston
    =========== ELISSA Captain's Log: 6 pm, Monday, Ju ===========
ELISSA Captain's Log: 6 pm, Monday, June 8th, 2026
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...and so the voyage begins!

To keep all of ELISSA's fans in Galveston and around the country apprised of our progress on the voyage to the East Coast for the America 250 celebrations, I will endeavor to send out a daily update.

We sailed off the dock today from the Galveston Historic Seaport, a perfect way to begin our voyage UNDER SAIL. By the time we reached the entrance of the bay, the wind was exactly contrary to the direction we needed to go, so we had shortened down to our lower fore & aft sails, and with our brand new diesel engine working hard, we are now motor-sailing towards the southeast.

Spirits are high in the crew as all their hard work and preparations have paid off, and we are now UNDERWAY AT SEA!

Regards,
Captain Andy Ellers

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POSITIONING
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ELISSA  at 6 pm (CDT) 
Position:  29deg 01' N  x  94deg 10' W
Course:  118deg M
Speed-Over-Ground: 7.5 kt
Weather: Overcast skies, 10-15kt wind from the SE
 
#GalvestonHistory #LoveGalveston #GalvestonIsland #1877ELISSA
    Next stop, @sail4th250! The Official Tall Ship of Next stop, @sail4th250! The Official Tall Ship of Texas, the 1877 ELISSA, departs Monday, June 8th, between 10 am and 12 pm from the Galveston Historic Seaport. For those wanting to be there to send her off, we ask that you do that from the Pier 21 area, as the Seaport will be closed for launch and final preparation.

This departure marks another milestone for ELISSA as she returns to New York, Boston, Savannah, and Pensacola. All ports that she visited in the late 1800s, and NYC again in 1986.

Follow our voyage, join us at our stops, and be part of this once-in-a-generation moment at galveston250.com!
 
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    That's a wrap on the 18th Annual @BeachRevue! The That's a wrap on the 18th Annual @BeachRevue! The crowd was great, the bathing beauties were beautiful, and the great vibes were vintage all the way. Thanks to all of the beauties, sponsors, volunteers, staff, and supporters. We'll see you June 4-5, 2027, for the 19th Annual Revue!

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Finalist - Melissa Williams
Finalist - Piper Daily
3rd Place - AhMei Zhing
2nd Place - Kitty Corvair
Miss Congeniality - Britany Meehan
1st Place - Heather Vaughn
4th Place - Rose Gardner
5th Place & Crowd Favorite - Chanel Kimball
Finalist - Alexandra Oravetz
Finalist - Ava DeVera
 
#GalvestonHistory #LoveGalveston #GalvestonIsland #BathingBeauties
    The first night of the 18th Annual @BeachRevue is The first night of the 18th Annual @BeachRevue is already one for the record books, and we're just getting started! Join us @SaengerfestPark today from 5-9 for the classic car show, food and craft vendors, and more as we gear up for the Bathing Beauties contest starting at 7. Today is FREE for all, and we'll see you soon on historic Galveston Island.
 
#GalvestonHistory #LoveGalveston #GalvestonHistory #BathingBeauties
    It's time to raise a glass to the weekend and the It's time to raise a glass to the weekend and the start of the 18th Annual @BeachRevue! Join us today at 3 p.m. for our Classic Cocktail Course at the 1920 City National Bank Building (featuring @citadellegin), then the fun moves to the 1859 Ashton Villa tonight for our Queen City Cabaret (15 tickets left before it's sold out) starting at 7 p.m. We've got your plans for today set, all that's left is for you to find your Friday finery and join!

Details at revueweekend.com.
 
#GalvestonHistory #LoveGalveston #GalvestonIsland #BathingBeauties
    The @BeachRevue roars back onto the island this we The @BeachRevue roars back onto the island this weekend, celebrating Galveston's vintage vibes. Own a classic car or retro ride? Bring it down for the car show this Saturday from 5-9! Online registration guarantees you a reserved spot downtown, a $5 discount off of day-of pricing, a limited edition dash plaque, entry into our judging, and your chance at one of the coveted Revue sashes. Head to revueweekend.com for details! 
 
#GalvestonHistory #LoveGalveston #BathingBeauties #GalvestonIsland
    @GalvestonHistory announces that Executive Directo @GalvestonHistory announces that Executive Director Dwayne Jones, PhD will conclude his tenure as Executive Director on June 30th after 20 years of dedicated service to the preservation of Galveston’s rich architectural and cultural heritage.

Hired in 2006, Jones leaves an inspiring legacy of preservation, resilience, and growth. During his tenure, the organization acquired the historic 1892 Gresham House (Bishop’s Palace), 1920 City National Bank Building, 1904 GH&H Depot, 1838 Menard House, 1859 Ashton Villa, Santa Fe building, and other smaller architectural sites. In addition, significant books on local history and architecture were published, accompanied by robust interactive platforms at many GHF sites for tourists and the community. GHF’s signature events, including Dickens on The Strand and the Galveston Historic Homes Tour, continue to play a vital role in advancing Galveston’s heritage tourism and local economy. Most recently, GHF began a $3 million restoration of the roof of Bishop’s Palace and has prepared the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA for participation in Sail 250.

He guided the Foundation through Hurricane Ike and the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring the continuity of its mission during those challenging times, while protecting staff, programs, and historic assets. Under his leadership, transformative projects such as Hendley Green and Saengerfest Park deepened the Foundation’s presence on the island and expanded its community impact. Through the organization’s Revolving Fund, Jones also helped preserve numerous historic homes and commercial buildings, leaving an enduring mark on the island’s historic landscape. During this period, the Foundation also experienced significant growth in both assets and operations, supported by a dedicated board of trustees, professional staff, loyal members, and committed volunteers who strengthened the organization’s capacity and impact across the community.

GHF’s Board of Directors will meet this month to appoint an interim executive director and finalize the search process for a permanent director. The Board also expressed its deep appreciation for Jones’s leadership.
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