| December 7th, 2007 - Amistad sails into Freetown Harbor |
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| Written by Wojtek (Voytec) Wacowski | |
| Friday, 07 December 2007 | |
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Freedom Schooner Amistad reached her main destination of the 2007/2008 Atlantic Freedom Tour - Freetown in Sierra Leone. At noon on Friday, December 7th, the ship under the command of Captain Eliza Garfield sailed into harbor welcomed by a pilot boat carrying among the first Master of the Schooner - Captain Bill Pinkney. After very brief Immigration and Customs clearing procedures the Freedom Schooner sailed to her designated safe anchorage next to Government Wharf and Navy base where she will await untill Sunday, Dec 9th - the day of the Official Landing Ceremony.
The ship and the crew are in great shape and excited to visit Sierra Leone.
The Amistad's crew landed on African soil after anchoring the ship and had a 'family' dinner on shore together with the members of the official Amistad America delegation. Even this informal landing, just after sunset was an opportunity to learn how enthusiastic the people of Sierra Leone are to welcome the Amistad and her crew.
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written by Tim Clark , December 20, 2007
I just want to say... you guys are the baddest schooner crew EVER! Zeb Tilton, Angus Walters, Jeff Thomas; AMATEURS! Congradulations for bringing the Amistad safely to the people of Sierra Leone and achieving the ultimate goal. I wish I could give you all high fives. See you back on our side of the pond!
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written by June Cairns , December 19, 2007
A dream come true for so many, particularly the people of Sierra Leone. Congratulations, may you all grow from being with each other and spread the commitment to peace as you touch others lives. Thank you to Amistad America and all its supporters, crew and staff for making this happen.
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written by Edmond Wilkinson , December 13, 2007
I personally want to thank the crew for well work done. To emcamp the slavery days of our parent grand parent and good friend, Am national coordinator for a youth development organisation called Movement for Youth Development Organisation one of our main purpose is to advocate for peace building and human right in local communities, and creational programme through the organisation can use to spread out good news about peacebuilding though sport for youth and chidren .
our contact is C/o 6A King Street, Off Circular Road.
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written by Dr. Eluemuno Blyden , December 13, 2007
Hurray! A historica loop closed after all these centuries! My regards to Cpt Pinkney.
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written by Capt. Jon Wisch , December 13, 2007
Congradulations everyone!!!!! This is so exciting. A job well done to all of you. I wish I could be there with you. I miss you all. I hope everyone is well.
Fairwinds and Love, Capt. Jon
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written by Abdul Fofanah , December 11, 2007
On behalf of the student in the C.B.S. we are happy to say, you have done a very good job, but the things to do is for you to come and inprove our marine institution in the pratical form by tranning we the comming marine.
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written by Betsy Cazden , December 11, 2007
I am thinking tonight about Paul Cuffe (1759-1817), the New England whaling captain, merchant, and abolitionist, of African and Wampanoag (indigenous) heritage, who on this date, December 10, 1815, sailed for Sierra Leone to further his project of creating economic development in Sierra Leone, productive trade between Sierra Leone and the United States, and opportunities for freed African-Americans to return to Africa. I think he would be thrilled to know of your voyage and the links you are forging. Honor him as one of your ancestors.
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written by Saeedu John Dumbuya , December 10, 2007
The Amistad story is an interesting history about my country SierraLeone.I do appreciate La Amistad arrival into the shores of SierraLeone.We are more concern
about the rich history this event has brought to our land,moreover it will add to revitalize the tourism industry.I was present at the celebration together with my director who also has a great interest in slavery,human rights,culture and race. We have photos of the boat in our website www.jaysbar.net .
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written by Abdul Fofanah , December 10, 2007
I have happy to their and also want to know more about you and be a friend with you people. I will be their tomorrow with the institution that i'm attending to assist you people, and i believe you will be happy with us, because we are in one aim. I want you to reconigise our marine institution in our country Sierra Leone.
I want to be a friend with you people. I also to know more about you people
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written by Michelle Debique , December 10, 2007
Hey There
Just wanting to wish Haley a very Happy Birthday !!!! We are all anticipating your arrival home, as Christmas will soon be here. Hope you have a wonderful day. Everyone was excited to hear about your arrival in Freetown. The next few days will be busy for you all. Enjoy all the festivities! Love Mommy and All xxxxx
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written by dani , December 10, 2007
jambo & aloha kau kou, mele kalikimaka......i am overjoy and a bit envious, you guys have reached the land of the ancestors...and i know the spirits of Sengbe and Marugu are over joyed...once again we have made history...wow please give my best to all of our sister and brothers in Sierra Leone....hugs and smooches to all of the crew....what a great feat each one of you have accomplish and i am very proud and honored to be a part of this wonderful historical, gathering... me ke aloha pumehana....dani
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written by emory s. campbell , December 09, 2007
In case you did not get my first comment, i told you that you've made us very proud and the we congratulate you for reminding us very viidly that freedom comes with a commanding price. We anxiously await your safe return. Please give our very best wishes to our Salone Brothers and Sisters. May peace and happiness remain with them always as we bound our ancestral spirits.
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written by emory s. campbell , December 09, 2007
i wanted you to know that the wood of which the Amistad is built is from the forest acroos from my home here on Hilton Head Island, SC So i know the Amistad is a vey durable Schooner because I watched those trees grow to mighty oaks.
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