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| Original Dutch Boat |
I was amazed by the way they built the boat; without any
blueprints and almost exactly how the Dutch would have built their own ships.
When we usually tour an area it is a replica instead of an originally built
piece. The man speaking to us said that the Dutch could build ships faster and
cheaper than anyone else during those times. It made me come to the conclusion
that that’s why they first controlled the Hudson River Valley area. Their ships
were more efficient and with that they were able to defend off other Europeans who
were trying to control the Hudson River Valley. I almost always forget that the
Dutch controlled this area before anyone else. They were superb in the business
industry and could possibly surpass us in that industry now. The boat that we
were cleaning today was built in 1614, making this year its 400th
year anniversary. It was mainly used by the Dutch as a fur trading ship and you
could tell because as they said the bottom deck would be just an open space to
store. What I found so interesting was that this boat was made by 250
volunteers. They used Dutch tactics, handmade parts of the boat, and used white
oak as the main material. You would think that it would take us less time now
to build these types of ships but in reality it took them three years to
finish. The Dutch would have never taken that long. That just shows how
efficient their skills really were. It also shows how dependent we now are on technology
to make everything quicker for us. I wonder which tactic is better or serves as
a better purpose.
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| Below Deck |
I was happy to help clean the boat because I enjoy looking at
the finished product. Mostly everyone did their part, and I thank them because
it helped us get the job done faster. Precious and I cleaned the bottom deck
and I was proud by the work we did. Mainly because we didn’t know where
anything went, no one does it’s just a boat, but we still put everything away
neatly and managed to make a clear space on the floor. We worked as a team, as
everyone should, and it turned out looking pretty good if I do say so myself.
Even though we weren’t allowed to take pictures below, I did anyways so I can
show off our work (see above and below). It wasn’t until we began oiling the
floor that I knew I needed food in my system or else I would faint. Usually I would
faint but I didn’t this time because I have such strong willpower and I’m just
so efficient with my work that I knew I would be done quick (I love to brag). It
was weird how while you were on the boat you didn’t feel it rocking. I knew it
was moving slightly but I didn’t notice it at all. I wish we were able to sail
on the boat because I know that it would be a very smooth sail. It seems crazy
to me how this boat was made by Dutch tactics and yet it probably sails
smoother than any boat made by the technology we have now. I would prefer using
technology, just because it’s quicker, but I think skill beats any man made
machine.
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| Below Deck |
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