Since it's built of wood, I thought I would introduce the group to a project being constructed at the moment here in my hometown. It is a full scale replica of a Civil War gunboat that was built here in the 1860's to fight for the Confederacy. The remains of the original gunboat are also on display here by the State. This new gunboat construction was started as a private venture by locals. The idea is to promote Civil War tourism in the area, as there were 2 battles here within a few miles of town. These battlefields are also being preserved and promoted. In fact, I happen to live smack in the middle of one of them. I've often found bullets and shrapnel just digging in the yard for home projects.
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you find this interesting,RJ