Before chemical or petroleum-based sealants, tar made from pine trees had a myriad of uses; from protecting hemp ropes, lines, and cable from rot; to waterproofing canvas; for preserving wood; to being used as an antiseptic in chronic skin conditions. … Continue reading
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A wonderful video of the Swedish ship Götheborg sailing in the Roaring Forties. The ship is a replica of the Swedish East Indiaman of the same name which sank in 1747. The ship is described as the world’s largest operational … Continue reading