Strange, But True: Life and Adventures of Captain Thomas Crapo and Wife, by Thomas Crapo, William J. Cowin
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From the PREFACE. The voyage of Captain Thomas Crapo and his wife in a dory boat from New Bedford, Massachusetts, to England, although several years ago, is as fresh in the memory of the people as though it was but yesterday. I did not see them or the boat when they sailed, but I was anxious to get the daily papers, in order to find out if they were reported, and was more than pleased to see that every time they were reported they were both well and in good spirits. And at last the papers announced the arrival of the captain and his plucky wife at Penzance, England. People did not think so much about the captain making the attempt as they did the idea of taking his wife along. And as the voyage was ended without any serious disasters the newspapers of every country loudly applauded them. Since it was reported that the attempt was to be made, I was very anxious to see the hero, but never did to my knowledge, until about five or six years ago, when I in company with my wife attended one of the churches on a Sunday evening. When near the close of the evening services the pastor extended an invitation to everyone present who would like to testify for Jesus. Several responded and gave their testimony, when presently a gentleman directly in front of me arose and made a few remarks. After concluding his speech the pastor spoke in this manner as near as I can recall it : Thank God, after years: of trials and tribulations on the briny deep, and crossing the Atlantic ocean in a small dory, Captain Crapo at last acknowledges his superior, and now stands before the whole world a living witness for Jesus Christ. Praise the Lord. I was all attention at once, the one I had longed most to see was before me, and I could scarcely keep my eyes from him. As I had sailed the ocean myself I could readily foresee some of the dangers they would have to face in that little boat, and his wife being with him when there was scarcely room for one and turn around, made the matter worse, as they would naturally encounter gales, when the captain would find it all he could do to look after the boat, say nothing of his wife. After their arrival they had a little book printed about the voyage which they sold for five cents, and everyone seemed to want them. I got one through a friend of mine and eagerly devoured its contents. A short time ago I was introduced to the captain by his wife, whose acquaintance I had made nearly two years before, and I found him a modest, unassuming man, and not addicted to bragging about his exploits. In talking with him on several occasions, I made up my mind that no adventures had been written that could .equal the personal experience of the captain of more than thirty years at sea. And I proposed the idea of publishing his adventures to the world. After carefully considering the matter he at last consented to do so, as many people had advised him the same a great many times before. But, says Captain Crapo, the people of today are looking for something romantic, that never really existed, and would probably think my book too tame, as I will not have anything in it but truths whether it sells or not, and therefore kind reader you can be assured that every word enclosed between the covers of this book about Captain Crapo and his wife are facts, and no fairy tale to mislead. So with the kind permission of our friends everywhere we will begin our story as told by the captain himself, as correctly as he can recall the facts; many of minor importance no doubt have passed from his memory long ago, but those coupled with his experience written in this book, he will probably remember as long as he lives.
Strange, But True: Life and Adventures of Captain Thomas Crapo and Wife, by Thomas Crapo, William J. Cowin- Published on: 2015-05-10
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x .35" w x 6.00" l, .48 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 154 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The First Couple of Cruising By Norm The true story of a small boat voyage across the Atlantic Ocean during the summer of 1877 by a couple from New Bedford, MA. It may be the first voyage of pleasure by any couple ever. "Pleasure" in the sense that it was not a trading voyage.The story begins in 1858 with Thomas Crapo's running away to sea at age 14, whaling, jumping ship, a US Navy enlistment, some time with the US Army during the Civil War, work on trading schooners and eventually ascending to the captaincy of his own ships. For reasons not fully explained, he decides to have a 20 foot decked over whaleboat style cat-schooner built for a trip from New Bedford to England. No one had ever before done such a thing to our knowledge. Just before departure, his wife, Joanna, says she's going to. With masterful understatement he allows that if he'd known she was interested, he'd have made the boat a bit bigger. The transit took almost two months of hard going. The story is well told in every respect.A very modern cruising couple aspect is that after arriving in England they went on a tour to promote their adventure by displaying their boat and answering questions. Upon returning to the USA, they did the same thing, exhibiting the vessel and answering questions from the public. Every thing they did was a first. The Crapos preceded ocean voyagers Slocum, Blackburn, and Voss by a couple of decades. Except for Slocum's sail back from South America with his wife and kids, there are no parallels. In many ways Crapos were the ancient equivalent to some of today's most well respected cruising couples. Couples such as the Hiscocks, Irvings, and Pardys arrived on the scene much later.Missing from the book is some helpful material such as maps or a time line. The editing is pretty good with a few easy to get past errors. The cover picture is completely incorrect. Those aside, anyone who is interested in origins of a couple "gone for a cruise" should read this true tale. In other respects, it is a seafaring lifestyle story from the last part of the 19th century.I enjoyed the story as a companion to the many other couples gone cruising books.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. If you enjoy The Heart of the Sea... Here's another whale tale and then some. By Chris St. Aubin Love the book. The original has been in the family for generations. Capt Crapo was my great great something Uncle. His wife Johanna is listed in the Guinness World Book of Records as the first woman to sail across the Atlantic in a small boat which is in this epic. John wrote the book. I do not know what William Cowin's role was although the Cowin name is in he family way back. As I understand it,Enjoy the book. Glad to see it kept alive. Its real America.
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