Fremad II Restoration - Compilation (2016-2020)

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  • In 2008 the fishing vessel Fremad II(1888) was listed by The Directorate for Cultural Heritage. In 2016 the ship was put on our slipway, and it soon became clear that it would be a more comprehensive restoration that the preliminary condition report had estimated. On friday the ship was launched! We’ve made a compilation of all the videos from the restoration of Fremad here:
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    MK Fremad II (1888) fekk vernestatus av Riksantikvaren i 2008. I 2016 kom den på slipp hjå oss, etter at rigg, styrehus, maskin og dekks-installasjonar vart sette på land. Det viste seg fort at rehabiliteringa ville bli mykje meir omfattande enn kva ein førebels synfaringsrapport frå 2008 rekna med. På fredag var det sjøsetting, og no ligg Fremad II igjen på sjøen. Her har me samla alle videoane frå restaureringa av Fremad II:
    Video: Silje Ensby / Hardanger fartøyvernsenter
    Launch footage: Kristian Wolski, Mads Dragsund, Kolbjørn Ask, Lars A. Oma.

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  • @texgowing7359
    @texgowing7359 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +55

    I am a master mariner, gaining my certificate in Hong Kong in 1970 with the Hong Kong harbour authorities in a very stiff series of written, practical & verbal tests. All my father's side of my family have been mariners from at least my G G Grandfather. To me, shipwrights are the top of the tree where joinery is concerned. To watch these young guys, masters of their trade utilize it & produce this picture of perfection still has me in awe even now @ 73 years of age. I salute each & every one of you, BRAVO she is beautiful a credit to you all. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @michaelburke5907
    @michaelburke5907 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +141

    Makes you really appreciate the skills and efforts of the original builders, who operated with only hand tools. Even with modern power tools it's brilliant work.

    • @omegakrest
      @omegakrest 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Exactly. Where do you even begin on the scale like that. It’s like building a Hoover Dam with only a shovel and a bucket. 🙂

    • @juancarloslopezguerrero8562
      @juancarloslopezguerrero8562 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@omegakrestpo7 39.,7

    • @hughchamberlain5018
      @hughchamberlain5018 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Really impressive that you were able to complete your master mariners certificate at such a young age. In 1970 I was 21 (four years older) and didn't know shit from putty.

  • @patrickhamilton5829
    @patrickhamilton5829 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Building a construction that is curved in all planes is a whole other ball game than house construction. You really have to be Sharp and focused. Great job and heritage preservation! Western Norway sits on a unbroken chain of craftmanship of wooden boat building, handed down from shipsmith to apprentice over at least 1500 years.

  • @virgilflowers158
    @virgilflowers158 3 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Marvelous craftsmanship. I could watch this all day!

    • @iandarall4551
      @iandarall4551 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Iv repaired one ,not built from scratch , it was ex sunken in Nottingham while in borstall

    • @jamieclark1183
      @jamieclark1183 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@iandarall4551 c+

  • @johnbagewll2321
    @johnbagewll2321 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    This is absolutely mind boggling. The fact that the original plan came out of someone’s mind and the builders had no where near the modern tools that these folks had. The men that restored this had pieces to mimic but that doesn’t take anything away from their skill set! They were phenomenal!
    What a great watch!

    • @ser1on
      @ser1on 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      And that's all about one single boat but what about the galleon or the full fleet of the Spain or the England?

    • @sj9918
      @sj9918 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Marvellous way of looking at our ancestors brilliancy. Think about old generations, they didn't have any machineries to help their hard works those days.

  • @robwhite461
    @robwhite461 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +305

    Absolutely wonderful. Very heartening seeing young men that have learnt and are carrying on the heritage traditions. This video is particularly good because it shows the many techniques of wooden boat building in this one short film. It’s one of the best I’ve seen for that.

    • @mohammadrahmati5228
      @mohammadrahmati5228 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      من در ایران کارم درست کردن لنج کشتی ماهیگیری بزرگ هست در شهر بندر عباس در ایران .زنده باد ایران لبیک یا امام خامنه‌ ای

    • @user-zo6by7bv2m
      @user-zo6by7bv2m 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@mohammadrahmati5228 😊🎉

    • @caseydixon8714
      @caseydixon8714 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      ​​​@@onnon98funny thing is that any shipwright could build
      a house, but not any old carpenter could build a ship

    • @user-co3px2nh2l
      @user-co3px2nh2l 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I have doubts about the correctness of using mechanical saws instead of axes. Because the processing with an axe closes the fibers in the bar, which prevents the bar from gaining water

    • @jazmoko
      @jazmoko 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ...and imagine watching the original builders😱

  • @selvinH
    @selvinH 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    This is what the internet should be for. It's incredible to see how these young guys work with wood. This video has many views.

  • @markhill9275
    @markhill9275 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    Unbelievable! Absolutely magnificent! Now can you imagine building ships centuries ago with the tools and materials they used! Just staggers to think how much we have regressed! The skill, love, and hard work put in here is just sensational. What a beautiful Lady you created!

    • @docwill184
      @docwill184 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      They probably had hundreds of workers to build these legendary sailing ships. And just imagine a 3-deck Man o' War. And Britain had dozens...

  • @log7462
    @log7462 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I might watch it over and over and over...again. I did. Great work Gentlemen!

  • @user-ug5ru6tw1i
    @user-ug5ru6tw1i 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Великолепная работа гордость за таких мастеров

  • @nwmi493
    @nwmi493 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    cant imagine what it was like in the days of the tall ships. the nitrate haulers..the p class ships .. without power tools. Building warships and utility vessels during that time had to have taken forever. beautiful craftsmanship

    • @derfunkhaus
      @derfunkhaus 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's true, but then again it still takes a long time to make contemporary warships!

    • @destroyer6867
      @destroyer6867 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      There were hundreds of men working together. Not just 5 dudes

    • @vladarabe
      @vladarabe 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      all the old buildings in the world cannot possibly be built without technology..nor these great ships. hidden history....tartarian tech.

    • @gyorgyracz9190
      @gyorgyracz9190 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      0

    • @user-hd5uf8pr4y
      @user-hd5uf8pr4y 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      .

  • @edwardcomeau6859
    @edwardcomeau6859 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    My grandfather went to sea at 13 years of age sailed on 3 mastered schooners by the time he was done he could bring them into drydock remove the masts roll them over rebuild them stem to stern build new mast set them and then set it free. He would've love to visit and watch,and I would've been right there with him,nice job

    • @stretchhfab7315
      @stretchhfab7315 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yea.... ok..... and my gramps walked up hill both ways to school carrying his siblings.....

    • @lorenzonarvasa3333
      @lorenzonarvasa3333 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Kjkkkkkkkkjjjjjkkkkkkkkkkkkkrax

  • @andrewarthurmatthews6685
    @andrewarthurmatthews6685 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    As a professional, experienced and qualified restorer- conservator of antique furniture I love to watch fellow tradesmen work !

  • @danielethier2015
    @danielethier2015 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I have fond memories of my father building boats. I found myself cheering watching this beautiful craft being launched.
    Outstanding craftsmanship gentleman...very impressive watching masters at work!!
    Thanks for sharing

  • @marelmontes3844
    @marelmontes3844 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    That's such a massive endeavor, dedication, art... All things considered, only a handful specialized in love with such projects of these nature.... Bravo!!!

  • @MrMga1500
    @MrMga1500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    You have done an absolute superb job. We have visited you some years ago. It was a bit of a pitty for me that we couldn't stay longer watching your abilities. Great achievement you can be very prout of. Keep the spirit in your great team ... Greetings from Germany. 🖒💪☺☺☺

    • @Hardangermaritime
      @Hardangermaritime  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Great to hear!

    • @real183
      @real183 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Superb🥰😊👍

  • @christopheschwartz7374
    @christopheschwartz7374 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    C'est un travail remarquable et complexe à la fois! Une construction vraiment noble pour cette belle restauration! Salutations de France.😉👍

  • @FranceFarm
    @FranceFarm 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I keep thinking it must be amazing to work in that building as well, natural light, the mountains in the background. You guys are real craftsman.

  • @howardryburn9646
    @howardryburn9646 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    My parents built a 42' live aboard seiner in the 1950's . She still floats in Moro Bay California. Seeing this vessel being constructed matches all the stories I heard down to pounding in the oakem between the boards. Shipright work is what this is . What an honor to see. Good on all of you !

  • @joeldickerson1104
    @joeldickerson1104 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I’m in love with the braced wedging used to guide these brilliant forms into alignment. This is truly one of my favorite videos ever

  • @user-hw5sf6yo8t
    @user-hw5sf6yo8t 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Не мог оторваться, залипательное видео. Огромный труд! Респект!

  • @jamesa.rodriguez8598
    @jamesa.rodriguez8598 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Masters of your craft. Hard, painstaking work. Your efforts and love for it made evident. Beautiful results! God bless you all.

  • @grueso1972
    @grueso1972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    A team of true shipowners artisans!

  • @Ephilates2024
    @Ephilates2024 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you from Argentina 🇦🇷 for sharing this so we can see the beautiful result of this ancient Norwegian craftsmanship. This speaks well of the craftsmen and also of Norway! 🇳🇴💪🏻

  • @thestreets5206
    @thestreets5206 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Those guys deserve how ever much they get paid ... true craftsmanship

  • @kristoff_fc
    @kristoff_fc 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    je suis ébéniste et technicien en ébénisterie, j'ai pris plaisir à regarder et à apprendre ce métier du bois dans le naval, merci pour ce partage!

  • @robertbragg9364
    @robertbragg9364 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I want a job! This is absolutely amazing and I'd love to be a part of just one build! Can you imagine the skill and craftsmanship they had when this was all done by hand with no power tools at all! Just amazing 👏🏽 Great job to you all! 👏🏽 🎉🎉

  • @JuhaniHukka
    @JuhaniHukka 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great video. Without Voice over and stubid music. Fantastic.👍

  • @cavecavecavecave5295
    @cavecavecavecave5295 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I could watch these guys work for hours. Amazing.

  • @clivelondt3433
    @clivelondt3433 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    You have done a very good job, in building that Trawler. You all have been working very hard to get that far. Well done to the whole Team, that worked very hard, and also very tough, and in the end it all paid off. 🇿🇦👏👌👍

  • @Buggy13061985
    @Buggy13061985 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Hervorragende Arbeit! 👍

  • @marianobalbuena5130
    @marianobalbuena5130 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Profunda admiración!!!
    Como carpintero la verdad me llena de emociones ver que hay gente a otro nivel,un abrazo desde santa fe
    Argentina. ❤❤

  • @edwardmoriarty1507
    @edwardmoriarty1507 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You and your crew have more skill in 1 finger than most people have in there whole body ! 🙏

  • @Republic3D
    @Republic3D ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It's so satisfying watching people do a job they're extremely skillful at. Nice work gents.

  • @SD_Alias
    @SD_Alias 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Wunderschöne Arbeit! Gratulation!

  • @greghayes9118
    @greghayes9118 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Magnificent work gentlemen. Be proud.

  • @pascal84130
    @pascal84130 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Le travail en 3D des poutres de bois est impressionnant !
    Bravo messieurs !
    Vous faites un très beau métier 👍

  • @kentsigmon268
    @kentsigmon268 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Absolutely amazing. Beautiful work and beautiful end results. You guys are truly masters of a lost art.

  • @joshuataylor1035
    @joshuataylor1035 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I LOVE the silence when working. This is amazing!

  • @keza41
    @keza41 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is a stunningly beautiful video, from the craftsmanship of the men to the beautiful ship that is launched at the end. Brilliant!

  • @cfov
    @cfov 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Maybe in my next life. Wonderful work.

  • @rnspowell
    @rnspowell 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a beautiful wooden ship. Such craftsmanship. I never knew there was so much that went into building such a vessel. Nice work.

  • @edwardnestor37
    @edwardnestor37 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Master craftsmen, wow 😮

  • @albanomathias9559
    @albanomathias9559 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Maravilha de restauração. Todos vocês são excelentes artistas. 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @RDavis-lr1zc
    @RDavis-lr1zc 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the second time viewed this video, nor shall it be the last either. I could watch it many times over and still marvel at the builders dedication to craftsmanship.

  • @KenDavies-qv3fs
    @KenDavies-qv3fs ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic ! Thank you for sharing

  • @tedwarden1608
    @tedwarden1608 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I always stand back in amazement when these techniques are used. ‘Steaming etc’.
    What is even more amazing is the guys that built the original boats with nothing more than hand tools. An adze for the shaping. A pit saw for planking. A couple of mortise chisels and a brace and bit.
    Stunning.

  • @Hitman-ds1ei
    @Hitman-ds1ei 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Not sure how many times i have watched this but i get mesmerised every time !

  • @mktwatcher
    @mktwatcher 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing dedication to Craftsmanship and Detail ! Thank you for sharing

  • @recalcitrantprophet9573
    @recalcitrantprophet9573 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So freakin neat. I love old ships, made of timber. A ship of the line is my favorite style.

  • @rolanddunk5054
    @rolanddunk5054 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love to watch the craftsmanship that is put into building these wooden vessels well done ,thank you.Roly 🇬🇧.

  • @Stupot2
    @Stupot2 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Stunning 👍

  • @markhogan77
    @markhogan77 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wow .. what an amazing restoration - soo much dedication and passion- well done, take a bow

  • @FourRulesRacing
    @FourRulesRacing 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That lumber is incredible! I can't imagine what wood like that would cost.

  • @roncatton7101
    @roncatton7101 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wonderful seeing the skills, crafmanship, of these guys keeping traditions of these wonderful vessels alive..👏👏

  • @MsDrientje
    @MsDrientje 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The combination of new and traditional tools makes this very cool.

  • @logancarter2134
    @logancarter2134 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Extremely talented AND extremely hard working true CRAFTSMEN doing amazing work.

  • @pucmahone3893
    @pucmahone3893 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very skilled craftsman!

  • @bonsaj1983
    @bonsaj1983 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Maximum respect 4 this work.

  • @koroba01
    @koroba01 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent work and craftsmanship, congratulations!

  • @marcelomartins77
    @marcelomartins77 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Isso sim e uma obra de arte😊

  • @johnbrown-rm8kc
    @johnbrown-rm8kc ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fantastic workmanship a craft all on it's own !! greetings from Australia

  • @p2934j1066
    @p2934j1066 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Greatest respect to these craftsmen! Such a pleasure to watch their skills in action! Thank you!

  • @franciscojavierolvera2159
    @franciscojavierolvera2159 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Que chingon quedo el barco y que trabajo tan chingo ...saludos desde México...

  • @jackblackpowderprepper4940
    @jackblackpowderprepper4940 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome hob Gentlemen. Thank you so much for sharing this and for preserving an antique vessel.

  • @Spontan51Prozent
    @Spontan51Prozent 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Jetzt denkt man sich noch die ganzen Maschinen weg, die es damals NICHT gab!
    Jungs tolle Arbeit ...! ❤
    Holz ist so ein wundervolles Material!

  • @trackie1957
    @trackie1957 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is so fascinating I don’t even care that it’s not a sailing vessel. Great work

  • @danfuerthgillis4483
    @danfuerthgillis4483 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Imagine the massive Portuguese and Spanish galleons and carracks seen on the water in the 1400’s scary as hell to many tribes on the shorelines watching these massive ships with their tall sails unfurled. It took years to build massive wooden ships back then. Excellent video here showing old and new techniques!

  • @larryhullinger4141
    @larryhullinger4141 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It takes a true master craftsman to pull off a job like that Well done

  • @chopperhehehe
    @chopperhehehe 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That was nice to see . Cracking skills. I for one hope they are never forgotten
    👍👍👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦕🦄😁🤞✌️

  • @AsgardWoodturning
    @AsgardWoodturning 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    She’s beautiful 👍

  • @jonniehaus8109
    @jonniehaus8109 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Absolutely beautiful!

  • @philiphilgersom6791
    @philiphilgersom6791 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Here in the Pacific Northwest there are still many young people involved in wooden boat building or reconstruction. And of course same is true for the east coast. Great to see that young people are interested to work with their hands and learn a trade. Bravo!!!

  • @kennytam9514
    @kennytam9514 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    These guys (masters) are amazing. How every curve, and every twist is measured and fitted onto the boat. I can only dream to have this kind of talent...and patience. Thank you for this video.

  • @tamblyncecil7466
    @tamblyncecil7466 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very impressive! Basic woodworking at its best! Makes you think about the tools they used in the 1880’s and what a job that would of been! And…loved the end result -beautiful varnished hull 😊❤️

  • @DestyRiana2000
    @DestyRiana2000 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Pembuatan kapal yang sangat rapih dan terpercaya untuk cara kerjanya, di negaraku Indonesia membuat kapal hanya bermodalkan bahan kayu yang tahan air hingga 100 tahun, tapi tidak sebagus dari cara bekerjanya anda dan hasilnya sangat baik dan rapih.❤❤🎉🎉🎉

  • @bjennings1067
    @bjennings1067 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Everyman to his own professionals always make it look easy measure twice cut once fantastic workmanship beautiful looking vessel you should all be proud of what you achieved

  • @hungryhil
    @hungryhil 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Possibly the best tradesmen in the world, truly amazing

  • @miketee2444
    @miketee2444 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One look at the Prop. Answers my thoughts of why such a huge transmission was in a fairly small V8. That's a beast.

  • @ruex1234
    @ruex1234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Amazing. Simply amazing

  • @dailybusiness8162
    @dailybusiness8162 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks like the whole work is done by 3-5 people!
    Amazing, beautiful work and craftsmanship. Wood is such a wonderful material - everything just feels right, from the guys, their work, the shapes, the boat on sea.

  • @Amberstargazerofearth
    @Amberstargazerofearth 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The rare occupation nowadays! Thanks for sharing this vid!

  • @johnbagewll2321
    @johnbagewll2321 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just watched the entire video again. Fantastic.

  • @peterchen952
    @peterchen952 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a great workmanship! It’s a beautiful boat.

  • @Sp1der44
    @Sp1der44 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Incredible craftsmanship throughout this video. The end result looked amazingly beautiful. Great work to all including the videographer and editor as well. Excellent video! 👍

  • @johnmolina2716
    @johnmolina2716 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Craftsmanship at its absolute best!! Congratulations!

  • @chrispy104k
    @chrispy104k 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful workmanship.

  • @lasabras506
    @lasabras506 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful craftsmanship.

  • @mr.mcpurrz3143
    @mr.mcpurrz3143 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really enjoyed the way this was filmed. Great job to all involved.

  • @paulcook7986
    @paulcook7986 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The guys are patient and hardworking.

  • @goaskmymom1350
    @goaskmymom1350 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Retired 35 year carpenter. These men are REAL craftsmen! I'm NOT a craftsman!!

  • @travisshrewsbury7169
    @travisshrewsbury7169 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very impressive woodworking gentleman. Outstanding work.

  • @Ticonderoga12
    @Ticonderoga12 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely fascinating and mesmerizing, i couldn't stop watching. The level of craftsmanship now and then is mystifying!

  • @AuditRecon
    @AuditRecon 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Real carpenters, build boats. Amazing video.

  • @morrowh
    @morrowh 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Que trabalho primoroso! Parabéns, obrigado por compartilhar e por nos ensinar como se constroem barcos de madeira com essa técnica milenar. Vocês são sensacionais.
    Amazing work! Congratulations, thank you for sharing and for teaching us how to build wooden boats with this ancient technique. You are sensational.

  • @TheRixxor
    @TheRixxor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Jobbigt som svensk att medge att ni är duktiga på något ;)

  • @jamesa.rodriguez8598
    @jamesa.rodriguez8598 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing. You are masters of your craft. God bless you all.

  • @michealbreathnach2928
    @michealbreathnach2928 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done. My father was a boatbuilder and we built some large vessels using lots of the same tools as these guys but I never helped him with anything this big. Very impressive. I hope that you all get properly paid for your brilliant work, it's hard to get well paid as a shipwright/boat builder in most countries.

  • @thedude5869
    @thedude5869 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow ! Wow ! Wow ! Amazing. Amazing work and skill and really brings to mind how much hard work and level of skill the people had that built ships hundreds of years ago.

  • @worldcooking
    @worldcooking 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What an interesting video, such skilled craftsmen!