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I thoroughly enjoyed today's reenactment of Washington crossing the Delaware with my family. I couldn't help but notice, though, that the Durham boat used to cross the river moved with curiously quick speed and precise direction. Those characteristics, along with a lackluster effort of slapping oars from the rowers, posit that this could only happen with the help of some carbon-footprinting motors. Help me explain that to my 7 year old son!
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Dec 24th
Motor in Boat?
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No Motors
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Saturday, 25 December 2010 22:15
Battoe Caption
As the Captain and owner of the smaller (30' long) Battoe that participated in today's Crossing, I can tell you that no motors other than the arms of the oarsmen were present. People accustomed to rowing and working in currents can make it look effortless, but I assure you it is work.
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Is nothing sacred???
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Saturday, 25 December 2010 15:09
Camp Follower
These allegations about the use of a motor in Washington's boat this afternoon are hugely unfounded, and I am personally offended by your lack of respect for a time-honored, historic reenactment. The men who dedicate themselves to bringing to life a beautiful victory for the American people would never dip so low as to employ modern-day technology. They rowed and they rowed hard. Don't take that away from them. Go scrooge someone else.-
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Me too!
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Saturday, 25 December 2010 15:05
History Buff
I could not believe how straight the path of that boat was! How do they attach the motors without damaging the historical integrity of the Durham boat?
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