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Sloop Katy...an apropos name for an admirable sloop...
-- katysails s/v Chanteuse Kirie Elite 32 http://katysails.tripod.com "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.712 / Virus Database: 468 - Release Date: 6/27/2004 |
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Bob Crantz wrote:
http://www.providenceri.com/sloop-providence.html And your point is... ? http://www.sloopprovidence.org/history.htm Note the HMS Rose that the Providence was expected to fight has also had a replica built, designed by Philip Bolger, and recently used in the movie 'Master & Commander." http://www.nps.gov/revwar/about_the_.../jp_jones.html It's also worth knowing a little about the Providence's most notable captain. In fact if you are ever in Annapolis you should definitely take the time to go to the Naval Academy Chapel... it's beautiful, it's a stirring monument to the bravery & sacrifice of the Navy throughout our history, and it's doubly worth visiting John Paul Jones' crypt IMHO. DSK |
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![]() "DSK" wrote in message ... Bob Crantz wrote: http://www.providenceri.com/sloop-providence.html And your point is... ? Your enjoyment of this fine bit of sailing history. |
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And your point is... ?
Bob Crantz wrote: Your enjoyment of this fine bit of sailing history. Thank you. I hope you enjoyed the links I posted too. DSK |
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