Reconstructing the French frigate Hermione

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besilarius

January 01, 2014, 09:07:54 AM
"Most gods throw dice, but Fate plays chess, and you don't find out until too late that he's been playing with two queens all along".  Terry Pratchett.

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Martok

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January 01, 2014, 02:16:18 PM
Cool!  I always enjoy reading about old ships being restored. 

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bob48

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January 01, 2014, 04:50:40 PM
That's awesome.
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Recombobulate the discombobulators!

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January 03, 2014, 01:06:48 PM
I hope that Halifax is among the ports she visits - would be perfect for tall ships event!
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