| Home |
| Search |
| Today's Posts |
|
|
|
#1
|
|||
|
|||
"Jim Conlin" wrote in message
... What kind of cow should be used to supply the skin of a coracle? Jersey? Galloway? Deceased, certainly. For a very large coracle, skin Salem Sue: http://www.realnd.com/salemsueindex.htm More seriously, have you seen this coracle info site? http://www.coracle-fishing.net/text-files/types1.htm. Many types in different locales, covered in everything from canvas to buffalo hides. |
|
#2
|
|||
|
|||
|
Oxen of any breed. Check Tim Severin's book on the Brendan Voyage. He
sourced the hides in England. "Auerbach" wrote in message . com... "Jim Conlin" wrote in message ... What kind of cow should be used to supply the skin of a coracle? Jersey? Galloway? Deceased, certainly. For a very large coracle, skin Salem Sue: http://www.realnd.com/salemsueindex.htm More seriously, have you seen this coracle info site? http://www.coracle-fishing.net/text-files/types1.htm. Many types in different locales, covered in everything from canvas to buffalo hides. |
| Reply |
| Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads
|
||||
| Thread | Forum | |||
| Boat with an interesting history | General | |||
| rec.boats.paddle sea kayaking FAQ | General | |||
| I was a Mac26X owner | ASA | |||
| Essentials of a Marine Boat Alarm System | Electronics | |||
Hybrid Mode
