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In 2003 a full-scale replica of the original Fame was built and now docks at Pickering Wharf, sailing out of Salem harbor for sightseeing and educational trips. Fame sails up to three times daily from Memorial Day through Halloween and is available for private charters, group outings, parties, and special events. | In 2003 a full-scale replica of the original Fame was built and now docks at Pickering Wharf, sailing out of Salem harbor for sightseeing and educational trips. Fame sails up to three times daily from Memorial Day through Halloween and is available for private charters, group outings, parties, and special events. | ||
In April of 2026, owners Melissa and Mike Rutstein solf the Schooner Fame to Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships in Boston. The sailing company will operate the Schooner Fame with their other schooner, Liberty Star. Both ships will be docked at Fan Pier Marina in Boston. | |||
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*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2067536 Fame: the Salem Privateer] by M. Rutstein, 2002. | *[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2067536 Fame: the Salem Privateer] by M. Rutstein, 2002. | ||
*"Fame sets sail - Schooner sold after 23 seasons in Salem" 'Salem Evening News'' July 10, 2026, p. A01 | |||
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Revision as of 14:35, 17 July 2026
The original schooner named The Fame was built as a privateer ship after the war of 1812 broke out. Owned by 25 men from Salem who had been captains or merchants or shipowners, it was converted from a fast schooner built in Annisquam. She was about 50 feet on deck and could carry two small cannon. Originally designed for fishing, her new owners fitted her out to carry the armament and larger crew of a privateer. The Fame had 20 captures before being wrecked in the Bay of Fundy in 1814.
In 2003 a full-scale replica of the original Fame was built and now docks at Pickering Wharf, sailing out of Salem harbor for sightseeing and educational trips. Fame sails up to three times daily from Memorial Day through Halloween and is available for private charters, group outings, parties, and special events.
In April of 2026, owners Melissa and Mike Rutstein solf the Schooner Fame to Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships in Boston. The sailing company will operate the Schooner Fame with their other schooner, Liberty Star. Both ships will be docked at Fan Pier Marina in Boston.
See Also
- Vertical File in Salem Collection - Fame (Schooner)
- The Schooner Fame The Fame
- Fame: the Salem Privateer by M. Rutstein, 2002.
- "Fame sets sail - Schooner sold after 23 seasons in Salem" 'Salem Evening News July 10, 2026, p. A01
