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'Free China' Junk

  • 27 Apr 2012 06:42
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    Reply # 903486 on 902607
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    I like this quote from the contracostatimes article. I used to live in Taiwan, in summer the winds would be 30 to 40 knots on the coast, every day, so I know what the quote below is talking about:

    ""After the war, fishing companies were abandoning junks in favor of big motorized ships," said Mehlert, a Sacramento native who worked at the U.S. Consulate in China before joining the Free China crew.

    But a handful remained active, and they caught the eye of fisherman Paul Chow.

    He noticed that the junk sailors often didn't have radios to receive typhoon warnings, instead taking their cue to flee from the big boats that would turn around and head back to shore.

    To Chow's frustration, the junks often beat the powered ships because they took advantage of high winds.""

  • 27 Apr 2012 02:45
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    Reply # 903292 on 902607
    Anonymous member

    There is more about this voyage and other similar voyages here....

     http://chinesejunkboats.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/phdCJ.pdf

    An interesting dissertation about 'modern day' voyages in traditional junks. 

    peter

     
  • 27 Apr 2012 02:27
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    Reply # 903269 on 902607
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    David

    I have just received this reply from Chip Taylor Comm......

    Hi Peter,

    Free China Junk is available on DVD:

    Website Link: http://www.chiptaylor.com/ttlmnp5924-.cfm

    Lu-Chi Hu, one of the heroes of the story, is also featured in 3 other programs and I listed those links below.

    Digital files are available at a higher price for Institution Use only.

    1. Home/Personal Use Discount Pricing: 1 DVD: $29.95 + $20 (S&H) = $49.95

    2. Quantity Discount: 4 DVDs: $100; + $25 Shipping = $125.

    3. We accept Master Card, Visa, Discover, PayPal, Check or Money Order.

    Note 1: We respect your privacy and never give out your personal information.

    Note 2: If you use PayPal, in your PayPal account transfer the funds to chip.taylor@chiptaylor.com
    Include your Ship To address + the name of what you're ordering

    4. To order, contact:

    Chip Taylor Communications

    2 East View Dr.

    Derry, NH 03038

    Ph: 603.434.9262

    Fax: 603.432.2723

    Email: chip.taylor@chiptaylor.com

    www.chiptaylor.com

    We look forward to filling your order.

    Sincerely yours,


    Jill Taylor


    Huloo - http://www.chiptaylor.com/ttlmnp5923-.cfm

    Tai Ch 1- http://www.chiptaylor.com/ttlmnp1921-.cfm

    Tai Chi 2- http://www.chiptaylor.com/ttlmnp5136-.cfm

    I was slightly disappointed to discover that if i want a copy it will cost me US$50!!!! 

    Peter
  • 27 Apr 2012 00:51
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    Reply # 903205 on 902607
    Anonymous member
    I tried to get hold of a copy but didn't get very far with it. I got this reply from Robin Greenberg, the producer:

    "Sorry, I'm not sure when/if I'll get set up with PayPal. Meanwhile,. If you're unable to arrange a bank cheque here, then you could get in touch with my new distributor in USA, Chip Taylor Communications who is handling overseas DVD sales, & credit card fine..  

    Here is Chip's email:

    Chip Taylor <chiptaylorcomm@yahoo.com>"

    Maybe someone else will have better luck.
  • 26 Apr 2012 22:00
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    Reply # 903087 on 902607
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    I agree, fascinating - this new (2012) DVD could be a worthwhile addition to the JRA Library. The trailer (on that site) is worth a look too. I've put the link in our Links section so that it doesn't get lost, and have added one to the organisation that's attempting to preserve the junk and get it back to Taiwan (more images and a video clip there).
    Last modified: 26 Apr 2012 22:43 | Deleted user
  • 26 Apr 2012 12:42
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    Message # 902607
    Anonymous member

    Just stumbled across this on the net...... thought it might be of interest to some...

    http://www.thefreechinajunkfilm.com/

    A fascinating story...........

    Peter

    Last modified: 26 Apr 2012 14:01 | Anonymous member
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