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The Doctor is in
The Surgeon's assistant hold the fascination of the spectators
Check that hardtack for bugs first, Mike!
Sailor Mike with a seaman's kit
Young Eric talks about the boarding party's weapons
Jim, the Carpenter's mate describes how a sea chest is assembled
Some lads and lasses learn how a chanty helps the work along
Bos'n Rich teaches Marlinespike seamanship to the recruits
Miz Kim shows the many layers of a lady's dress.
One of
TMLHA's favorite living history events is the School of the Sailor. Young
landlubbers are given instruction in the arts of the sailor and the traditions
of the sea. Below are some pictures of one of our Schools of the Sailor
at the Chesapeake Public Library.
This, young sailors, is known as
"mechanical advantage!"
Civil War Days, Chesapeake VA, September 2001
The Navigator's display
O.K., single file, there... You in the back, eyes in the boat!
"Are you married or single?... do you chew tobacco?
I may be short... but I'm in charge and don't you forget
it!
Hi! My name is Mike... how do you like me so far?
That's not very hard... Just don't tie your fingers together like I just did!
