Tacoma’s Tall Ship - The Extraordinary Journey of the Odyssey
Now Available in Print!
In 1978 the Odyssey, a 90-foot wooden yawl, arrived in Tacoma to serve as a training vessel and beloved landmark, standing tall in the harbor. Launched in 1938 off Nevins Boatyard in City Island, New York, the Odyssey spent four years traveling the world under the ownership of Barklie Henry. The ship hosted the Vanderbilt family and famous names like Ernest Hemingway before being donated to the cause during World War II. One name change later, she began service as a top-secret research vessel for the U.S. Navy, working in places like San Diego and Woods Hole until finding a home in Tacoma. Join author Emily Molina as she charts this fascinating history.
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About the Author: Emily Elizabeth Molina
Emily is a freelance writer and author originally from the Midwest. She is a former International Flight Attendant and military spouse with a love for the sea and history, which has led her to pursue new stories and adventures. Currently located in the PNW, her writing and content can be found in various publications, including South Sound Magazine, Northwest Travel & Life Magazine, Experience Cannon Beach, Visit Tacoma Pierce County, Arcadia Publishing, Showcase Magazine, South Sound Business, 425 Magazine, Northwest Yachting Magazine, 48North, South Sound Talk, and more. A proud member of North American Travel Journalists (NATJA) and the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) A passion for history and the sea, combined with a deep curiosity about people, draws her to historic places. While pursuing a story, she discovered the Odyssey, sparking a newfound love that inspired her not only to learn how to sail but to write her first book, Tacoma's Tall Ship: The Extraordinary Journey of the Odyssey