Columbia, from the Benmore, 1870-1924.
Benmore was a 3-masted bark built in Glasgow. When she was sold to an
American in 1920, the figurehead was repainted with this American flag design.
Benmore was a 3-masted bark built in Glasgow. When she was sold to an
American in 1920, the figurehead was repainted with this American flag design.
Apollo, from the Apollo, 1854-1908.
The German bark Apollo was wrecked off the coast of Norway,
where this figurehead washed ashore and was put on display.
The German bark Apollo was wrecked off the coast of Norway,
where this figurehead washed ashore and was put on display.
Dutch Burgher, ship unknown, circa 1800
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I probably visited that museum when I was a kid. Great place.
Figureheads are the most scary kind of statues i could think. They seem gargoyles too prox to the ground.
But the weird thing is i like gargoyles.
Marvelous museum.
We hit half a dozen museums on the trip, and this was the only one that allowed flash photography. Most banned ALL photos, which was pretty pissy. I snagged a few anyway, of course.
Oh, man, I visited that museum in Newport News way back in the early 90s. Isn't it awesome?
Bill Pronzini has the answer to your question about a mystery writers equivalent to that SF collection, BEFORE THEY WERE GIANTS, Evan. Here's what Bill has to say:
Hi Steve--
Yep, there are two: OPENING SHOTS and OPENING SHOTS VOLUME TWO, both large format trade paperbacks edited by Lawrence Block and published by Cumberland House in 2000 and 2001 respectively. Lots of copies of both available cheap on ABE. My first story, "You Don't Know What It's Like," appears in the second volume, for what that info is worth.
Best,
Bill
Steve Lewis gets an "assist" on answering your question, Evan. Steve had the idea of contacting Bill Pronzini who know all when it comes to mystery fiction.
there have been some cool figureheads for ships. Would like to see this museum.
Seeing these, I couldn't help but visualize Harryhausen's talking figurehead in Jason & the Argonauts.
A.S.
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