Jewel of Muscat
Videos, photos and information on the reconstruction of a 9th-century Arab ship, and its historic voyage from Oman to Singapore.
The Voyage - 3rd Leg
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The crew of the Jewel ready to sail. -
A rousing send off from the band…. -
and then Jewel slips her moorings. -
A fond farewell to Sri Lanka. -
Jewel is towed out of harbour. -
Three week's sailing through potentially rough seas lie ahead. -
Lowering the palm leaf matting sails. -
A waterspout spotted in the late afternoon. -
Wet weather gear for Capt Saleh and the crew. -
The storm sail gives Jewel speed and safety. -
Ayaz Al Zadjali at the pump and Yahya Al Faraji on the rudder. -
Plastic sheeting helps the crew stay dry while sleeping. -
The constant wetness is hard on the hands. -
The main sail is now being used in the fair weather. -
A solar halo appeared around the sun near mid-day -
Mylai Prabhakar, Captain Saleh and Eric Staples work on navigation. -
Lots of hands pitch in to prepare dinner. -
Mylai Prabhakar and Alessandro Ghidoni worked hard to repair the generator. -
A calm, relaxing Friday at sea. -
But rain isn’t far away. -
Morning briefing. -
A squall approaching. -
Clear skies and calm seas at last. -
New inscription on the Jewel in Eastern Kufic. -
Red sky at night, sailor's delight. -
Khamis Al Hamdani making more baggy-wrinkle to prevent ropes chafing. -
Sajid Valappil and Ayaz Al Zadjali repair the mizzen sail. -
Said Al Tarshi climbing the mizzen mast -
The crew must keep a constant watch for ships now. -
Great Nicobar Island. -
Ahmed Al Adawi testing the median rudder. -
Ahmed, Yahya, Said and Hussein add some musical fun to morning chores -
Captain Saleh uses the sextant to take a reading from the sun. -
The Omani flag flies proudly above the Jewel of Muscat. -
Starboard watch prepares for an abandon ship drill. -
The palm leaf matting sail goes up on the main mast -
Hussein Al Raisi and Sajid Valappil -
Sumatran fishing boats sighted from Jewel. -
Ayaz Al Zadjali working up the mast. -
Not a breath of wind -
Mylai Prabhakar -
Moonrise over the Andaman Sea -
Day three in the doldrums. -
A game of dominos helps pass the time. -
Some appropriate reading. -
Sunrise on the Andaman Sea. -
Limp sails tell the story of little wind. -
The yardarm broken in a squall. -
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Adam Al Balushi helps lower the mizzen during another squall. -
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The rain begins. -
A post-squall breakfast of warm beans. -
Yahya Al Faraji and Luca Belfioretti share a cup of tea. -
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Mohamed Ismail (Tuanie) and Ahmed Al Balushi. -
Yet another squall on the way. -
Waiting for the rain to end. -
Nature's spectacular light show at day's end. -
Pushpadas Elamassery and Tuanie Ismail repair the broken yardarm. -
Said Al Tarshi and Eric Staples -
Captain Saleh Al Jabri conducts the final meeting of this leg -
Captain Saleh thanks Mylai Prabhakar for his valuable service aboard the Jewel of Muscat. -
The official delegation welcomes the Jewel to Georgetown -
Jewel of Muscat at her new berth. -
The Jewel’s crew are the centre of attention as they arrive. -
Local dancers greet the crew as they come ashore. -
H.E. Lyutha Al Mughairy, Head of Secretary General’s Department, Oman Ministry of Foreign affairs accepts a gift from her Malays -
Jewel of Muscat will rest for two weeks in Malasyia before sailing on towards her final destination Singapore. -
The Jewel is towed into harbour -
Captain Saleh hoists the Malaysian flag -
A job well done! -
Ahmed al Balushi and Mohammed Ismail hoist the Omani flag. -
The Jewel approaches the coast of Penang -
All smiles from the Starboard watch after a tough leg. -
All smiles from the Port watch after a tough leg. -
Even the jelly fish are ready to great the Jewel. -
The Jewel of Muscat ties up. -
Helen Kirkbride greets the crew. -
H.E. Lyutha Al Mughairy and other dignitaries greet the crew. -
Local dancers lead the crew into Georgetown. -
The crew are treated to gifts and a warm Malaysian welcome. -
H.E. Lyutha Al Mughairy, Head of Secretary General’s Department, Oman Ministry of Foreign Affairs . -
Captain Saleh Al Jabri thanks his Malaysian hosts. -
Captain Saleh lets someone else take the wheel! -
The crew enjoys a gala dinner at the Eastern and Oriental Hotel -
Everyone is treated to a celebratory dance -
Said Al Tarshi joins in -
Tom Vosmer enjoying the show -
A friendly game of football between the Jewel and the Society of Logisticians -
The teams warm up -
Ahmed Al Balushi scores for Jewel but the crew eventually lose 6-4 -
Hussein Al Ra’isi and Khamis Al Hamdani relax after a great match -
Captain Saleh with his surprise Jewel of Muscat birthday cake -
The Omani flag flies high on the birthday cake -
Captain Saleh tucks in to the Portside of his birthday cake -
Bruno Cristal, Manager of the Golden Sands Resort, accepts Captain Saleh's thanks for his generous support of the Jewel.
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