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| The French Mediterranean Galley (circa 1680 AD) (circa 1992 AD for model)
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Built by Ralph W. Preston.
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© 1998-2007 Ralph Preston
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| The French Mediterranean Galley (circa 1680 AD) (circa 1992 AD for model)
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Built by Ralph W. Preston.
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© 1998-2007 Ralph Preston
/ Web Design & Maintenance: Nate
Orshan |
The model is in one of Corning's five liter Pyrexä flasks, having a diameter of about 10 inches. The sails are
of paper, the masts, yards and booms are of bamboo. The hull is basswood. Time expended in
construction, about 300 hours.