Subject: Re: baidarka Re[2]: More About Paddles
From: RCH3149@aol.com
Date: Wed Mar 08 2000 - 19:15:52 EST
In a message dated 00-03-06 10:49:34 EST, you write:
>> Research in England and Germany during the 1980s produced the theory that
the square ended paddles we emulate today were a result of contact between
the Inuit and European whalers. The latter were perceived to possess superior
technology (ships, boats, iron and steel ... guns) and it seems likely that
the shape of the whalers' oar blades was adopted by the Inuit in
consequence.<<
What research? Where? By whom?
Vernon, I am currently awaiting copies of articels published in German by
Wolfgang Half, which may give me somewhat more of an academic basis. The
information so far comes to me second hand via George Hartwig in informal
email correspondence, who spear headed historical research into traditional
Inuit kayaking during the period to which I referred. Duncan Winning, OBE is
another correspondent from Scotland, who has been very kind in providing
information in answer to various questions I have sent to him. Dare I mention
my ongoing translation of Lorenz Mayr's book on folding kayak construction?
Thank you for keeping the discussion based on facts -- insomuch as finding
something in writing makes it so.
Ralph Hoehn
Stamford CT
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