Built in 1938, and launched as Argus, this was one of the last vessels of the Portuguese Grand Banks fishing fleet. Never posh by any stretch of the imagination, the schooner was acquired by Windjammer in 1975 and christened Polynesia. She hosts Windjammer's popular singles cruises as well as the seasonal children's program.
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Heads on board are the real deal in terms of nautical plumbing. Your sink and shower are controlled by a single water-conserving faucet that must be held to keep the water flowing. It may take some practice, but you'll get the hang of it quickly.
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