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Sailing 1
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Uploaded: 06/12/09 6:30 AM GMT
Sailing 1
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This image shows you three Dutch (Zeeland) old wooden fishing boats sailing on the Lake of Veere. These boats were built at the end of the 19th century, begin 20th century (1899-1902) and are recently reconstructed to keep them for historical reasons (as a kind of 'living' monument). During the reconstruction a small propulsion engine was built in as well, only for safety purposes (emergency propulsion). It's hard to imagine that fishermen had the courage to sail on them on the North Sea in the past with no other propulsion means than sails. My late granddad was one of them. He survived on July 18th, 1924 a disaster in which 15 of his fellow-fishermen drowned after their tiny boats were struck (and sunk) by a heavy storm.
Hope you like this image. Thank you in advance for your comment.
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::Dunstickin
06/12/09 8:05 AM GMT
Just gave it a 10 in the VB mate!....s'not often I do that either!..
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>>>> SASRAKUS HAD A GOOD LOOK <<<<
And he just loves this photo....
Regards,
Mark.
Plymouth, UK.
And he just loves this photo....
Regards,
Mark.
Plymouth, UK.
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A wonderful post Cornelius! In the time these boats had no engines only the real fishermen went to sea I think. Like the great atmosphere in this photo. Very good! Mich
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A very well captured image Cornelius. The clarity is excellent. Your granddad would have loved this photo as I do.
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If practice makes perfect and nobody is perfect, then why practice?
Excellent Capture Mr. C
The sailboats really POP in this image.
Reminded me of this SONG which really fits the laid back feeling of this capture.
Thanks for sharing.
E J
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This Image GRABBED my EYE. That's Why I Stopped By.
Thanks For Sharing ! Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience
A beautiful scene Cornelius. I luv those old wooden sail boats. Viewing this full screen while listening to that song was a perfect start of my day. Excellent post my friend.
Ed
Ed
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Enjoy nature, Take nothing but photographs and leave nothing but footprints
I think they are beautiful and you have done a great job on this one. I'm sure your grandfather would love this image. Seems to be an extra special posting Mr. C.
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Fine calendar worthy shot Sir C! Very well composed and presented shot.
Stan
Stan
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A very nice, and peaceful scene, Mr sea !
The colored sails give this image an extra dimension!
Have a nice week-end !
John
The colored sails give this image an extra dimension!
Have a nice week-end !
John
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What beautiful boats. I like the idea of restoration, although it seems extravagant to those of us who are frugal-minded. I agree with you about the sailing. I love being under sail, but I want to know the motor is there if needed to reach shore. That is a great story about your grandfather.
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Great shot, Cornelius. They are fantastic looking old boats. I was wondering if they still put the red sails on newer boats. Does the color have any significance? Thanks for the beautiful picture.
Jimbob
Jimbob
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IS THAT WHAT I THINK IT IS?
Beautiful and your narrative was great and informative. The Old Granddads were a special breed C. Leaving for my trip. I will talk to - you when I return.
Good health to you and yours.
Good health to you and yours.
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Insure what you touch during your lifetime, is not coated with the fingerprints of apathy....Tick
Answer to Jimbob's question: "I was wondering if they still put the red sails on newer boats. Does the color have any significance?"
Initially all sails were made of linen. To give them a better protection against, for instance, the salty seawater they were preparated with a special tan (they were boiled in a stuff derived from tar giving them the redbrown colour). Newer boats got sails of a better quality, so preparation this way wasn't longer necessary.
Cornelius
Initially all sails were made of linen. To give them a better protection against, for instance, the salty seawater they were preparated with a special tan (they were boiled in a stuff derived from tar giving them the redbrown colour). Newer boats got sails of a better quality, so preparation this way wasn't longer necessary.
Cornelius
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Ik mag mijn beide 'hollandse' vrienden een 10 geven.. zo is stemmen leuk. Overigens verdiend, want ik geniet ervan.. Mich
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A Beautiful scene,Cornelius..Love thouse colored sails.A Fantastic post.
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Very nice photo,the clarity is very good,very lovely sails,the landscape is pleasant as well.
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I love those old sailboats. They have so much character and I'm sure they were built rugged. Interesting story you tell and a great shot to go with it. Thanks, Cornelius.
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An interesting story and eye catching excellent image of the sailboats. How unusual to see the red sails. I would love to sail on one of them. Thank you for sharing your history.
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A beautiful scene and colours Cornelius. Such wonderful older sail boats and thanks for the info.
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RCMP MUSICAL RIDE was FABULOUS and took lots of pictures
I really like this photo Cornelius. The boats are beautiful and I love the red sails. Interesting narrative too. Thank´s for sharing!
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SEFA
I do like this image, as I find it very interesting to see these old style wooden, and sailing boats, with the lee boards. Also like those red sails, which were so common years ago. A great shot to keep. Sure would like to have a sail on one of those. Enjoyed your story also, thanks for both.
Winona
Winona
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Beautiful "old" boats Cornelius. It's a good thing that these parts of living history are kept alive.
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