[ROVERNET - UK] Re: Ben

[Paul Smith]

I'm always amazed by such things - taking on the ocean in such a craft.
Cook's boat was small enough to me.

PVS

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The coracle was a very ancient form of boat, circular shape, wooden frame
covered with leather animal skins. It is believed that Irish monks reached
North America in these vessels long before the Vikings.
                                                       Ben



FREDERICK  (BEN) RODGERS
born in Belfast, Northern Ireland,
Author of "lily and me" a great book and a great read .
Order on line at amazon.com. Book # ISBN1-55430-019-3


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