Civil War Days, Chesapeake VA
September 2000
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The Revenue Marine display Area
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.
"Heave Away, Haul Away!"
September 2001
The Navigator's display
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.
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?
Now, this is a bowline!
That's not very hard... Just don't tie your fingers together like I just did!
