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What would life be without some banter my friend!You’re welcome, but I was just speaking my mind.
And thanks for sharing your research and the history. Even though I sometimes kid you about it.
HIGH HOPES, WILD MEN AND THE DEVIL’S JAW - Willem Barentsz Kolderstok 1:50
So true!What would life be without some banter my friend!
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So, let's get down to the nitty gritty of the 2012 expedition. From here on, it is over to the Russians:
Willem Barents Caravel
WELCOME!
The research is devoted to the Arctic Complex Historical and Geographical Expedition of the Geographical Society (AKIE GO) and the memory of its permanent leader - Dmitry Kravchenko.
The program of work on the search for the remains of the Willem Barents caravel, which sank in the Ice Harbor Bay in 1597, was developed jointly with the Polar Commission of the Civil Defense under the Academy of Sciences of the USSR and approved by the Presidium of the Geographical Society. Search operations at the site of the shipwreck were carried out in 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1991, 1992, 1995, 2006, 2008 and 2009.
At the alleged site of the ship's wreck, hypersensitivity devices were repeatedly used, which recorded the accumulation of non-ferrous and ferrous metals. A map with anomalies has been drawn up. Analysis of the results obtained gives scientists reason to assume that the bottom part of the Barents caravel and the cannons, rigging and other equipment that sank with it were discovered.
Map: Place of Death of Barents ship during the Dutch expedition 1696-1597.
Key:
Black: Parts of the wooden hull of the ship.
Pink: Anomalies detected in 2006 by metal detector.
Green: Anomalies detected by sonar in 2008.
Red: Anomalies detected in 2009 by magnetometer.
Purpose of the Project: Search for the Keel of the Ship.
It is this element that will determine what type of hull the vessel had. We – the world community – know what the caravel looked like, but we don't know how it was built! Lifting parts of the ship from the bottom of the sea will allow scientists to reconstruct the caravel, according to the best practices of European shipbuilding at the time. Such an opportunity has not existed before.
"Our task is to find the remains of the caravel, determine their condition, and develop a method whereby we can:
1. Clear the artifacts and hull from alluvial soil;
2. Raise pre-established and key artifacts to the surface in the hope that it will confirm that we are dealing with a caravel of the XVI century; and
3. Preserve the remains of the hull and artifacts left in their original position.
Objectives of the 2012 expedition:
• Based on previous studies and detected stable anomalies, to examine the reef zone at the proposed parking place of the caravel with the help of high-precision instruments,
• to perform complex underwater hydraulic engineering work to clear the hull of the caravel from alluvial soil,
• to measure and fix the bottom part of the caravel body, to determine the degree of its preservation and the method of lifting and conservation,
• to raise artifacts - cannons, anchors, ship markets and ship equipment fragments of weapons, utensils, tools, dishes, etc.,
• to ensure their safety and transfer them to the museums of the country,
• to explore the alleged burial place of V. Barents on Cape Carlsen, discovered in 1979.
Willem Barents Caravel
WELCOME!
The research is devoted to the Arctic Complex Historical and Geographical Expedition of the Geographical Society (AKIE GO) and the memory of its permanent leader - Dmitry Kravchenko.
The program of work on the search for the remains of the Willem Barents caravel, which sank in the Ice Harbor Bay in 1597, was developed jointly with the Polar Commission of the Civil Defense under the Academy of Sciences of the USSR and approved by the Presidium of the Geographical Society. Search operations at the site of the shipwreck were carried out in 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1991, 1992, 1995, 2006, 2008 and 2009.
At the alleged site of the ship's wreck, hypersensitivity devices were repeatedly used, which recorded the accumulation of non-ferrous and ferrous metals. A map with anomalies has been drawn up. Analysis of the results obtained gives scientists reason to assume that the bottom part of the Barents caravel and the cannons, rigging and other equipment that sank with it were discovered.
Map: Place of Death of Barents ship during the Dutch expedition 1696-1597.
Key:
Black: Parts of the wooden hull of the ship.
Pink: Anomalies detected in 2006 by metal detector.
Green: Anomalies detected by sonar in 2008.
Red: Anomalies detected in 2009 by magnetometer.
Purpose of the Project: Search for the Keel of the Ship.
It is this element that will determine what type of hull the vessel had. We – the world community – know what the caravel looked like, but we don't know how it was built! Lifting parts of the ship from the bottom of the sea will allow scientists to reconstruct the caravel, according to the best practices of European shipbuilding at the time. Such an opportunity has not existed before.
"Our task is to find the remains of the caravel, determine their condition, and develop a method whereby we can:
1. Clear the artifacts and hull from alluvial soil;
2. Raise pre-established and key artifacts to the surface in the hope that it will confirm that we are dealing with a caravel of the XVI century; and
3. Preserve the remains of the hull and artifacts left in their original position.
Objectives of the 2012 expedition:
• Based on previous studies and detected stable anomalies, to examine the reef zone at the proposed parking place of the caravel with the help of high-precision instruments,
• to perform complex underwater hydraulic engineering work to clear the hull of the caravel from alluvial soil,
• to measure and fix the bottom part of the caravel body, to determine the degree of its preservation and the method of lifting and conservation,
• to raise artifacts - cannons, anchors, ship markets and ship equipment fragments of weapons, utensils, tools, dishes, etc.,
• to ensure their safety and transfer them to the museums of the country,
• to explore the alleged burial place of V. Barents on Cape Carlsen, discovered in 1979.
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Dear Friends
Despite the research, the translating and compiling into a report, building continued. Over weekends this shipyard is busy!
Ratlines in progress.
Applying diluted PVA glue to the knots.
Main mast, starboard side done.
Overall view. I think the admiral is amazing!
Despite the research, the translating and compiling into a report, building continued. Over weekends this shipyard is busy!
Ratlines in progress.
Applying diluted PVA glue to the knots.
Main mast, starboard side done.
Overall view. I think the admiral is amazing!
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Unfortunately, there are preciously few of those around.
Too often our society appears to be poisoned by unadulterated greed...
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Very true, Johan - precious few. And often they are subject to the ridicule of the masses who simply cannot fathom what they are trying to achieve.
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And that, dear Heinrich, is exactly what's wrong in our western society, too many people too afraid to think for themselves and ridiculing those who do set their own goals, often diametrically opposed to the mainstream opinions.
You are sure: the Admiral Anna did a very fine job. Very nice spaced ratlines.
Regards, Peter
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You're just plain lucky having an Admiral, not only willing to put with your shipyard, but also having her partipticipating in your build; you just struck gold with her.
Great work on the ratlines. A beautiful model worthy this fine rigging.
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Thank you, Peter. We are very happy with the way that turned out. There are still many to do, but patience is required. I am forbidden to do anything that is connected to rigging without the admiral being present!
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For sure, Johan. And the best is that Anna seems to have taken a genuine interest and liking to the rigging. Last night, she was watching Olha's videos and told me that on the next build, I need to get rope like the ones Olha used for rigging the Carrack.
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Thank you, Herman. Your kind words are much appreciated!
Good morning Heinrich. Brilliant. When you publish your book one day, I will be first in line for an autographed copy
Magical Heinrich!! You have owned it.
Cheers Grant
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No problem my friend. If there is a book one day, you will for sure get a signed copy!Good morning Heinrich. Brilliant. When you publish your book one day, I will be first in line for an autographed copy
Magical Heinrich!! You have owned it.
Cheers Grant
As far as the ratlines go, I will convey your words to the Admiral - that is all her doing. My job was to create the paper template with lines and then played theater assistant for the rigging process: "Knife, tweezers, glue, clamps, etc. "
This fascinating story continues to get more - fascinating.
Also, your wonderful build deserved that excellent rigging by your Anna. As Grant said “magical”.
Also, your wonderful build deserved that excellent rigging by your Anna. As Grant said “magical”.
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I am glad that you find the story fascinating, Roger! That gives me the motivation to continue. The rigging certainly adds a lot to the build and the fact that Anna has taken that on herself, just makes the entire build so special!
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I continue with the next part of the Russian Expedition in 2012:
A unique expedition starts from Arkhangelsk
On behalf of the employees of JSC "Satellite System "Gonets" I wish all the participants of the expedition success in achieving their goals. I hope that the long-term work of our researchers, begun more than 30 years ago, will culminate in the expedition of 2012 with the discovery and safe lifting of ancient artifacts that open another page of history. The tasks are especially interesting because the discovery of the hull of the ship will allow us to learn more about shipbuilding of the distant 16th century: perhaps we have something to learn from our ancestors.
President of JSC "Satellite System "Gonets" Dmitry Bakanov
On September 28 at 16.00 in the gallery of Gostiny Dvor (Arkhangelsk Regional Museum of Local Lore) a press conference will be held with the organizers of a unique search expedition to the territory of the National Park "Russian Arctic".
At the end of September, an expedition to search for the famous Willem Barents caravel will start from Arkhangelsk to the Aldan NIS. The initiator and ideological inspirer of the expedition - Dmitry Kravchenko, historian, navigator of long-distance navigation, and Vice-President of the Travelers Association, enlisted the support of the Foundation for Assistance to the Northern and Arctic Territories "The North is Ours!" and the administration of the "Russian Arctic" National Park - the territory of which, off the coast of Cape Spory (Severny Island, Novaya Zemlya), presumably house the remains of the Dutchman.
The expedition will be the final stage of the work of Kravchenko's team in the Ice Harbor - the place where in 1596 the Dutch expedition led by skipper Willem Barents spent its most difficult wintering in an attempt to pass the Northern Sea Route from Europe to India.
The technical part of the work on the search and possible recovery of the remains of the Barents vessel was undertaken by Gulfstream LLC (Severodvinsk), specializing in underwater and diving operations of any complexity. The uniqueness of archaeological finds is that the raising of parts of the sunken ship from the bottom of the Barents Sea will allow Russian scientists to reconstruct the caravel of the Great Geographical Discoveries era for the first time. According to numerous engravings, it is known how the ships of the XV-XVI centuries looked, but modern historical science has almost no accurate information about the features of the hull design and the technology of building ships that allowed mankind to discover the entire globe. Among the priceless historical artifacts that sank with the ship and lie at the bottom of the Ice Harbor Bay are the remains of the hull, eight cannons, three anchors and other ship equipment. (My note: How did the Russians know the exact number of cannons? The Dutch could merely speculate).
Also note that the Mercurius only has five gunports per side - not the 6 of De Weerdt or the 7 of Hoving.
For a month of work in the specially protected natural territory of Russia, expeditioners set very ambitious tasks. Among them - the implementation of complex underwater hydraulic engineering works to clear the hull of the caravel from alluvial soil, measuring and fixing the bottom part of the hull of the caravel, determining the degree of its preservation and methods of lifting and conserving, lifting the artifacts of ship weapons (guns, anchors, ship's markets and ship equipment), ensuring their safety and transferring them to the museums of the country.
Like last year, the expedition is financed by the Foundation for Assistance to the Northern and Arctic Territories "The North is Ours!". Yuri Neyolov, President of the Foundation, attaches great importance to this project and believes that "the work of these enthusiastic people will increase the knowledge of the history of geographical discoveries in the Arctic territories of Russia, and their research will be unique to the entire world community. In his words: "The success of this project can lead to world-class discoveries."
I continue with the next part of the Russian Expedition in 2012:
A unique expedition starts from Arkhangelsk
On behalf of the employees of JSC "Satellite System "Gonets" I wish all the participants of the expedition success in achieving their goals. I hope that the long-term work of our researchers, begun more than 30 years ago, will culminate in the expedition of 2012 with the discovery and safe lifting of ancient artifacts that open another page of history. The tasks are especially interesting because the discovery of the hull of the ship will allow us to learn more about shipbuilding of the distant 16th century: perhaps we have something to learn from our ancestors.
President of JSC "Satellite System "Gonets" Dmitry Bakanov
On September 28 at 16.00 in the gallery of Gostiny Dvor (Arkhangelsk Regional Museum of Local Lore) a press conference will be held with the organizers of a unique search expedition to the territory of the National Park "Russian Arctic".
At the end of September, an expedition to search for the famous Willem Barents caravel will start from Arkhangelsk to the Aldan NIS. The initiator and ideological inspirer of the expedition - Dmitry Kravchenko, historian, navigator of long-distance navigation, and Vice-President of the Travelers Association, enlisted the support of the Foundation for Assistance to the Northern and Arctic Territories "The North is Ours!" and the administration of the "Russian Arctic" National Park - the territory of which, off the coast of Cape Spory (Severny Island, Novaya Zemlya), presumably house the remains of the Dutchman.
The expedition will be the final stage of the work of Kravchenko's team in the Ice Harbor - the place where in 1596 the Dutch expedition led by skipper Willem Barents spent its most difficult wintering in an attempt to pass the Northern Sea Route from Europe to India.
The technical part of the work on the search and possible recovery of the remains of the Barents vessel was undertaken by Gulfstream LLC (Severodvinsk), specializing in underwater and diving operations of any complexity. The uniqueness of archaeological finds is that the raising of parts of the sunken ship from the bottom of the Barents Sea will allow Russian scientists to reconstruct the caravel of the Great Geographical Discoveries era for the first time. According to numerous engravings, it is known how the ships of the XV-XVI centuries looked, but modern historical science has almost no accurate information about the features of the hull design and the technology of building ships that allowed mankind to discover the entire globe. Among the priceless historical artifacts that sank with the ship and lie at the bottom of the Ice Harbor Bay are the remains of the hull, eight cannons, three anchors and other ship equipment. (My note: How did the Russians know the exact number of cannons? The Dutch could merely speculate).
Also note that the Mercurius only has five gunports per side - not the 6 of De Weerdt or the 7 of Hoving.
For a month of work in the specially protected natural territory of Russia, expeditioners set very ambitious tasks. Among them - the implementation of complex underwater hydraulic engineering works to clear the hull of the caravel from alluvial soil, measuring and fixing the bottom part of the hull of the caravel, determining the degree of its preservation and methods of lifting and conserving, lifting the artifacts of ship weapons (guns, anchors, ship's markets and ship equipment), ensuring their safety and transferring them to the museums of the country.
Like last year, the expedition is financed by the Foundation for Assistance to the Northern and Arctic Territories "The North is Ours!". Yuri Neyolov, President of the Foundation, attaches great importance to this project and believes that "the work of these enthusiastic people will increase the knowledge of the history of geographical discoveries in the Arctic territories of Russia, and their research will be unique to the entire world community. In his words: "The success of this project can lead to world-class discoveries."
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RUSSIAN EXPEDITION CONTINUED:
I think it is very important that we take a close look at the participants during the organizational stage of the expedition as well as those individuals and instances who have supported the mission. Six months ago, when I reported for the first time about this expedition (then it was no more than a passing reference as I did not have any more information at the time) and the name "Mercury" was mentioned, the caliber of reporting and the information conveyed were questioned by a prominent authority on Historical Dutch shipbuilding. Please judge for yourselves as to the level of expertise that was involved.
Participants at the Press Conference:
Dmitry Kravchenko, head of the search expedition to raise the willem Barents caravel, Vice-President of the Travelers Association.
Volodymyr Klimko, Vice-President of the Foundation for Assistance to the Northern and Arctic Territories "The North is Ours!"
Evgeny Penyevskoy, General Director of CJSC "Belfraht" (Belfreight)
Mikhail Svitsov, General Manager Gennady Danilov, Director of Gulfstream LLC (partner of the shipowner of CJSC Belfreakht), and Advisor to the Director of the Russian Arctic National Park - participant in the search expedition to raise the Willem Barents' caravel.
General sponsor: Foundation for Assistance to the Northern and Arctic Territories "The North is Ours!"
The program of work was developed jointly with the Polar Commission of the Civil Society under the Academy of Sciences of the USSR and approved by the Presidium of the Geographical Society. Search operations at the site of the shipwreck were carried out in 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1991, 1992, 1995, 2006, 2008 and 2009.
Organizers:
Federal State Budgetary Institution "National Park "Russian Arctic"
Russian Geographical Society
Association of Polar Explorers of Russia
Institute of Archaeology RAS
Moscow State University named after M.V. Lomonosov. Geological Faculty, Department of Geophysics
LLC NTP "Hydromaster" Ltd
Institute of Environmental Problems of the North.
Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
CJSC "Belfreight"
With the support of: Arkhangelsk Regional Museum of Local Lore, FSUE "Atomic Fleet", LLC "Gazflot",
Specialized Diving Enterprise LLC "Gulfstream",
NPP "Arktikpromeks",
Satellite System "Gonets"
Research vessel "Aldan" (on the basis of ICRM type Laukuva) provided by CJSC "Belfreight" Built in1989 and modernized in 2012, the "Aldan" was originally a minesweeper, that was especially rebuilt as a research vessel performing its first voyage. That is why the team was selected with special attention.
Research Vessel - the "Aldan".
RUSSIAN EXPEDITION CONTINUED:
I think it is very important that we take a close look at the participants during the organizational stage of the expedition as well as those individuals and instances who have supported the mission. Six months ago, when I reported for the first time about this expedition (then it was no more than a passing reference as I did not have any more information at the time) and the name "Mercury" was mentioned, the caliber of reporting and the information conveyed were questioned by a prominent authority on Historical Dutch shipbuilding. Please judge for yourselves as to the level of expertise that was involved.
Participants at the Press Conference:
Dmitry Kravchenko, head of the search expedition to raise the willem Barents caravel, Vice-President of the Travelers Association.
Volodymyr Klimko, Vice-President of the Foundation for Assistance to the Northern and Arctic Territories "The North is Ours!"
Evgeny Penyevskoy, General Director of CJSC "Belfraht" (Belfreight)
Mikhail Svitsov, General Manager Gennady Danilov, Director of Gulfstream LLC (partner of the shipowner of CJSC Belfreakht), and Advisor to the Director of the Russian Arctic National Park - participant in the search expedition to raise the Willem Barents' caravel.
General sponsor: Foundation for Assistance to the Northern and Arctic Territories "The North is Ours!"
The program of work was developed jointly with the Polar Commission of the Civil Society under the Academy of Sciences of the USSR and approved by the Presidium of the Geographical Society. Search operations at the site of the shipwreck were carried out in 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1991, 1992, 1995, 2006, 2008 and 2009.
Organizers:
Federal State Budgetary Institution "National Park "Russian Arctic"
Russian Geographical Society
Association of Polar Explorers of Russia
Institute of Archaeology RAS
Moscow State University named after M.V. Lomonosov. Geological Faculty, Department of Geophysics
LLC NTP "Hydromaster" Ltd
Institute of Environmental Problems of the North.
Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
CJSC "Belfreight"
With the support of: Arkhangelsk Regional Museum of Local Lore, FSUE "Atomic Fleet", LLC "Gazflot",
Specialized Diving Enterprise LLC "Gulfstream",
NPP "Arktikpromeks",
Satellite System "Gonets"
Research vessel "Aldan" (on the basis of ICRM type Laukuva) provided by CJSC "Belfreight" Built in1989 and modernized in 2012, the "Aldan" was originally a minesweeper, that was especially rebuilt as a research vessel performing its first voyage. That is why the team was selected with special attention.
Research Vessel - the "Aldan".
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Fascinating research, Heinrich.
Two questions though: 1) the Russians apparently had quite some undisputed evidence at their disposal, eight cannons, three anchors, where did they obtain that evidence? 2) Why are they so persistent in their (re)search for WB's expedition and ship?
Two questions though: 1) the Russians apparently had quite some undisputed evidence at their disposal, eight cannons, three anchors, where did they obtain that evidence? 2) Why are they so persistent in their (re)search for WB's expedition and ship?