Oldest known birch bark canoe

[kerry]

is on it's way back to North American after being taken to England by a British officer fighting the rebellion in the colonies:

http://www.nmmc.co.uk/index.php?/wh...est_birch_bark_canoes_discovered_in_cornwall/

By the way, if you haven't been to the Canoe Museum in Peterborough, it's well worth a visit.

 

[Squatchout]

Great stuff. Thanks for sharing!

 

[shortbus4x4]

That is so cool. Canoes weren't built to last back then so have found one that was basically stuck in a barn until now is unheard of.

 

[Van_Homan]

What a great find.

 

[1911]

Q: Why doesn't the sun ever set on the British empire?




A: Because God doesn't trust the English in the dark!

:ylsmoke: