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Vertical Axis Propeller

Was at the U.S. Army Transportation Museum at Ft. Eustis, VA (a very well done and extensive museum that is well worth checking out) and saw many historical marine craft. Never thought about how much the Army has dealt with marine craft and technologies. Landing craft, tugs, etc. all played a huge roll. read more »

Ambhibious Caravan

Fun looking little amphibious camper/trailer from the mid-50's. Click the picture to watch the movie!

Wood will last...

...at least with the right conditions. Check out this BBC News segment about a 400 year old ship found virtually intact at the bottom of the Baltic Sea.

Streamlined Outboards

While touring some of the Smithsonian in Washington, DC the other day (make sure and see that if you haven't), I ran across this ad/picture of an old outboard motor. It was giving examples of old style streamlining, etc. Sometimes I think the older styling was better than the modern stuff... of course that might explain the looks of the boat I chose to build :-)

Ships and Science

Ships and Science: The Birth of Naval Architecture in the Scientific Revolution, 1600-1800 (Transformations: Studies in the History of Science and Technology)

An automated recommendation from Amazon that looks pretty interesting... might be worth checking out. read more »

Laser technology used in restoring whaling ship

Old growth lumber

18th-Century Ship Found at Trade Center Site

Ship of Gold

Tropical Island ship

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