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Build the Slocum Spray

- by Charles Hand, Jr.

The following pictures, plans, and associated articles about building Joshua Slocum's "Spray" were submitted by the artist and writer, Charles A. Hand, Jr.  Charles start his model of this ship in a bottle on January 1, 1987 and completed it on July 11, 1987 after a 140 hours of work.  The articles are in two parts. (Only thumbnails are being shown - click on any image to see the larger picture)

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Article - Building Joshua Slocum's Spray by Charles A. Hand, Jr. - Part I
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Article Continued... Building Joshua Slocum's Spray by Charles A. Hand, Jr. - Part II
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Pictures of Charles' ship during construction
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