Re: Re: OT: Bois d'Arc (getting way off topic)
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- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] Re: OT: Bois d'Arc (getting way off topic)
- From: D* K*
- Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2000 22:01:18 -0400
>The wood of this tree is one of the densest woods native to North
>America. It does not float. Its resistance to rot and its tendency to
>grow crooked drew the attention of a friend of mine, ashipbuilder here
>on Delmarva. He is now overseeing the construction of a replica of a
>colonial ship the "Sultana", using osage for the framing. To his
>knowledge, this is the first time that Osage has been used in ship
>building.
Why would you build a ship out of wood that does not float? LOL! Sorry...
just kidding. Couldn't resist. Too much caffeine or just too slap happy?
Both.
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