In the process of researching for the truth behind the Myth of the American Mariner for a new series, Scott ponders a time when he wasn’t quite ready to tackle sailing to Bermuda from New Jersey in his 21-foot sloop. Several years later, he visits several times but only in transit between the Caribbean and Europe. In his latest exploration of the island, he finds a whole history of Black Bermudian’s who strongly influenced boat building and design with their consummate skills. Their efforts helped in the war of Independence and populated American ships for decades with strong, able seaman for the American Merchant Navy.  

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