Never read Pyrates Bill. I must have a look at that one.
Rob.
Well, I finished re-reading "Treasure Island" last night and I'm about half way through "The Pyrates" by George MacDonald Frazier
Wentworth Today, 14:58We were supposed to be visiting Holland this year after many years absence, but Covid put the lid on that and the visit to Vancouver Island which we also
Bligh Today, 14:25Aside from the Moorish connection,that was the main reason I chose to do it Jim. More ship for my Buck as you chaps would say.
Rob.
That is where they are. I have 3 cousins all in that area, originally from Voorberg a suburb of Den Haag. Now 2 are living near the center of Den Haag
DeRuyter Today, 13:48Brief snow here. Been getting less and less in the last 20 years. Still I am casting my eye on palm trees and blue water in the future and will leave
DeRuyter Today, 13:39Always good to see that public access to historical treasures like this remains. I don't know the source of the foreign buyer, but if it was private
Nightmoss Today, 08:52Will be anxious to see how the John Adams turns out. I have to confess I wasn't aware of the long history of this US ship? Pretty amazing history.
Nightmoss Today, 08:46This is one of your smartest looking ships yet, Vol. I wish Rory was still around to comment. I expect he'd be bouncing off the walls in admiration.
Nightmoss Today, 08:43Thanks for bringing this to our attention Dave.
Very interesting that the money to save the maps could be raised in that short space of time.
That sure is a beauty Vol. You have deliniated Henry's fine detail superbly.
My box with the next project arrived this morning, so after its three
That could certainly be a way forward Eric.
What part of Holland are your relatives in? My second cousin and his family lived in Den Haag.
A set of rare maps, which chart the defeat of the Spanish Armada have been saved for the nation thanks to a fund raising campaign by The National Museum
Naharaht Today, 02:05Back to Black Fleet Brewing for Kraken Skulls a Pacific North-West Pale Ale.
Maritime Movie Club
It is worth a look -- but a word of warning -- when reading you must keep your tongue firmly planted in cheek !
Wentworth Today, 17:06