This capstan was acquired locally in Southern California. It was found in Argentina, originally from the bark sailing ship LOTTIE CARLSON 1872. captained by . The photograph on this page is of the LOTTIE CARLSON in Newport Harbor, California 1920's and is included in the purchase of the capstan. The photo has information on the vessel, including its captains, mates and cook and the names the vessel had over the years it was in service. The LOTTIE CARLSON was painted by Duncan Gleason and that painting is Joe Vallejo's private collection.
