A 19th century American boarding pike

Rick · 18th May 2021, 10:50 PM

I saw her after she had been raised at the Vasa museum back in 63-64; to see her in the flesh so to speak was fascinating.

M ELEY · 19th May 2021, 12:13 AM

That is incredible, Rick! I'd love to see her in real life and green with envy you were there. Of course, the pic I posted was a painted model with the real ship in the background, but still, to see the intricate carving even over the gun ports. Incredible! Most of the fighting ships had but a few primary colors and not as flashy as the Vasa.

Bob A · 19th May 2021, 12:39 AM

Doubtless you've all heard the story about the naval captain and his red shirt?

Rick · 19th May 2021, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob A

Doubtless you've all heard the story about the naval captain and his red shirt?

Arrhh, a tale from the poop deck I'll warrant.

18th May 2021, 10:50 PM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	I saw her after she had been raised at the Vasa museum back in 63-64; to see her in the flesh so to speak was fascinating.

19th May 2021, 12:13 AM	#2
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,141	That is incredible, Rick! I'd love to see her in real life and green with envy you were there. Of course, the pic I posted was a painted model with the real ship in the background, but still, to see the intricate carving even over the gun ports. Incredible! Most of the fighting ships had but a few primary colors and not as flashy as the Vasa.

19th May 2021, 12:39 AM	#3
Bob A Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 435	Doubtless you've all heard the story about the naval captain and his red shirt?