Museo Naval, Madrid.

What an amazing collection of images - I am in awe of the craftsmanship and knowledge of materials displayed. I never understand why people assume that our forebears knew less about things than we did. They certainly didn't know much about machines but they know a lot more about things we do not. How to hand cut veneers, adze planks so flat and smooth they look like they were planed, create intricate carvings in holly, box, ivory. It's a long list.

And a lot of it done by candle-light.
 
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