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Anthropology

Judi Lynn

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3. Really striking! I was surprised on first sight, too. It would have been wonderful seeing one underway!

Reply to electric_blue68 (Reply #2)

Sun Apr 13, 2025, 04:18 AM

Apr 13

They could arrive somewhere in a hurry!

Had to go look a few minutes ago to see if there was anything I could find showing a modern one in motion. Did find this one:

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https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MunCZUZh7eQ

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Strange Wood Found on Beach by Fisherman Turns Out to Be Polynesian Canoe of Great Significance [View all] Judi Lynn Mar 2025 OP

Wow, that's quite a find. Maybe some day they'll find the original Kon-tiki. erronis Mar 2025 #1

That's an impressive boat! electric_blue68 Apr 13 #2

Really striking! I was surprised on first sight, too. It would have been wonderful seeing one underway! Judi Lynn Apr 13 #3

A waka found on the beach could be the most important discovery in New Zealand archaeology. Judi Lynn Apr 13 #4

A Fisherman and His Son Noticed Strange Pieces of Wood on a Beach. They Turned Out to Be Fragments of a Polynesian Canoe Judi Lynn Apr 13 #5