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Navy Boat Models: Craftsmanship, Techniques & Technologies

Episode Summary

Curator of Ship Models at the U.S. Naval Academy Museum discusses the craftmanship, technologies and history behind boat model construction and restoration.

Episode Notes

For more information about items discussed in this episode:

Our boat model shop and the tools our model makers and restorers use, go here.

A curator, conservator and chemistry professor discuss the restoration of the launching flags.

Models from the Rogers Collection.

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