What the oldest ship/boat you've seen?

[Ziggy]

One of most interesting relics I've ever seen was in Sweden. A Viking war ship from the 1600's that sank on its maiden voyage. Nearly perfectly preserved in the brackish Stockholm waters. In the 1970's and into the 80's they recovered, placed and built a museum around the ship. In the early stages of preservation they had a sprinkler system on it so the wood wouldn't dry out and rot. It is called the Vasa (http://www.edwebproject.org/scandinavia/vasa.html).
We attended a private special event for SAAB where we had dinner seated around the ship....I think my jaw never closed just looking at all the finite details on this ship... Truely awesome.
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If you like stuff like this its worth the visit if in Sweden, truely an awesome vessel.
When you look at this ship and all you can think is Pirates of the Carribean.......:skull: :crossx:
http://www.edwebproject.org/scandinavia/pics/vasa.topview2.jpg
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[syke-o]

that would be awesome to see up close... never seen anything close to that in real life

[spectras only]

Haven't seen it in person , but that would be the oldest in existance .
Ziggy , go to Billing boats website , and order the kit to build it in the boring winter months :idea: :D
I have this model >
http://www.handcraftedmodelships.com/model-ships-uss-constitution38.php

[Aqua Boogie1]

That is huge............

[clownpuncher]

Oldest ship I've ever seen is in your neck of the woods. The Star of India.
Guess I don't get out much:)

[TOBTEK]

THE OLDEST SHIP I'VE SEEN IS...... Chucks original DCB extreme 22.

[Ziggy]

I should have put a rhino connotation in the title so it stayed on front page. LOL, boat related stuff just goes by the wayside :D

[Misogynist]

In Norway I saw a viking longship that had been found. It was much smaller than the one found in Sweden. They had to do the same thing to it also, soak it in water for years and then in a humidified environment. Slowly over decades they managed to dry it out without having it crack to pieces. But basically all that was left was the ribs and some of the original planking.

[Debbolas]

Scream and I saw this ship the "Constellation" when we visited Baltimore in October....pretty cool:D
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1566Baltimore_020.jpg

[Debbolas]

and this submarine....very close quarters inside:jawdrop:
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1566Baltimore_002.jpg

[Trailer Park Casanova]

The USS Constitution.
Also
Served on a LST.
That stands for: Large Slow Target
Saw a Nat Geographic special on the Sweedish ship.
Excellent.
I think King Tuts barge dates back 2000 years.

[SB]

I was on a replica of a Columbus ship, 80-90' long. I was surprise cuz I thought I read somewhere that those ship were only 35' long.
There is also a replica pirate ship in Clearwater, FL that takes tourists on rides.
I was on a 100' schooner in Bar Harbor, Maine. Pretty cool.

[Froggystyle]

Well, I could be wrong, but I believe, that my oldest was called "Diversity", which is an old, old wooden ship that was used during the Civil War era.

[Jordy]

Well, I could be wrong, but I believe, that my oldest was called "Diversity", which is an old, old wooden ship that was used during the Civil War era.
I don't think that the networks are concerned with an old, old, wooden ship Ron. ;)

[Biglue]

and this submarine....very close quarters inside:jawdrop:
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1566Baltimore_002.jpg
Look at all those dings on the bow of that sub........that captain should be written up for not using rubber bumbers. :jawdrop: :mad: :D

[Jordy]

that captain should be written up for not using rubber bumbers. :jawdrop: :mad: :D
Maybe he couldn't find his BUMBERS (whatever the hell those are)... :notam:

[Biglue]

Maybe he couldn't find his BUMBERS (whatever the hell those are)... :notam:
Bumbers are the real big ones.......rookie. :D

[Seadog]

How about this?
http://www.thenina.com/images/bwport3(small).jpg
I saw this a few years ago. It is an accurate replica of the Nina built in Brazil by natives skilled in the original construction techniques. It sails around the world and hits numerous ports in the U.S. every year.

[JB in so cal]

Replicas of 1800's era vessels like the Pilgrim in Dana Point aside, this would be the oldest I've been aboard. "Big Mo" - keel laid in 1944.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2271DSC00833.JPG

[Jordy]

Bumbers are the real big ones.......rookie. :D
Hmm, personally, I've never seen a boat with Bumbers, or bumpers, or even a BIMBY top. Guess I'm missing out. :notam: :D

[Biglue]

Hmm, personally, I've never seen a boat with Bumbers, or bumpers, or even a BIMBY top. Guess I'm missing out. :notam: :D
Sheeesh, guess you can't even be considered a rookie then. :jawdrop: :) :D

[Riomouse911]

I rode on the Jeremiah O'Brien in San Francisco.. it's the last WWII Liberty Ship still operating. It's amazing what those guys did during the war rolling along at 8 knots across the North Atlantic...

[Boatcop]

I sailed on this thing from the Arctic to the Antarctic and back again. 269' long and 63' wide.
http://www.discoverynet.com/~greel/images/burton3.jpg
Built in 1945.

[Froggystyle]

I don't think that the networks are concerned with an old, old, wooden ship Ron. ;)
Ya know... Just when you think you have had enough of this place, someone pulls a righteous quote recognition right out for you... ;)
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[Debbolas]

Fenders :D

[riverroyal]

One of most interesting relics I've ever seen was in Sweden. A Viking war ship from the 1600's that sank on its maiden voyage. Nearly perfectly preserved in the brackish Stockholm waters. In the 1970's and into the 80's they recovered, placed and built a museum around the ship. In the early stages of preservation they had a sprinkler system on it so the wood wouldn't dry out and rot. It is called the Vasa (http://www.edwebproject.org/scandinavia/vasa.html).
We attended a private special event for SAAB where we had dinner seated around the ship....I think my jaw never closed just looking at all the finite details on this ship... Truely awesome.
.
If you like stuff like this its worth the visit if in Sweden, truely an awesome vessel.
When you look at this ship and all you can think is Pirates of the Carribean.......:skull: :crossx:
http://www.edwebproject.org/scandinavia/pics/vasa.topview2.jpg
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you have a swedish nanny or a swedish penis pump??

[Jordy]

Ya know... Just when you think you have had enough of this place, someone pulls a righteous quote recognition right out for you... ;)
Next post too...
It's time for someone to put their foot down and that foot is me!!! :D :D :D

[Biglue]

It's time for someone to put their foot down and that foot is me!!! :D :D :D
Don't we put you down enough there Jordo? :D

[Brian]

I saw the Black Pearl parked down in LA Harbor, across from Ports 'O Call...
:D

[Ziggy]

you have a swedish nanny or a swedish penis pump??
Just so happens.........................Jan is Swedish. So, maybe its yes to both your questions...LOL

[spectras only]

I've been on the Queen Mary :D

[OKIE-JET]

I've been on the Queen Mary :D
Who hasnt?:idea:

[KreatinKaos]

I toured the tall ships at Mystic Seaport during a snowstorm a couple of years ago , they had coal stoves burning and full crew in period dress working on board :D

[spectras only]

Who hasnt?:idea:
A lot of people :idea: :D . You ????:)