Sinclair,
Quite an interesting summation. Having been away, I am just getting around
to some of the earlier submissions.
Stan
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From: Sinclair <labehotierre@wanadoo.fr>
To: sinclair@quarterman.org <sinclair@quarterman.org>
Date: Thursday, March 21, 2002 5:27 AM
Subject: Viking Pine
One little problem Neil, Viking boats were built from pine.Oak was used in
the keel. Only one example of a hardwood boat exists. It is a canoe from
the 800's.
Norway pine supplies were plentiful and easily accessible. Oak was easily
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