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Ric Grupe
Jul-18-2005, 10:45 AM
An exact replica of the Columbus' ship was tied up at the dock in the park at Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin this past Friday. This is the east channel of the Mississippi River.

http://rickay.smugmug.com/photos/28859356-L.jpg

The original is here: http://rickay.smugmug.com/photos/28859356-O.jpg
CMaster
Jul-19-2005, 08:53 AM
Nice shot...

It's amazing that a vessel that size sailed across the Atlantic. Some brave souls there :thumb
Ric Grupe
Jul-23-2005, 09:11 AM
Nice shot...

It's amazing that a vessel that size sailed across the Atlantic. Some brave souls there :thumb
...the very same thing. Sheer lunacy by today's standards! One must use the means available at the time. Brave...indeed.

THANKS! :D