In 2003 I worked with Handshouse Studio in the creation of a functioning replica of America's first submarine, "The Turtle" circa 1776.
The collaboration involved students and faculty of Mass Art, as well as members of the Timber Framers Guild and other volunteers.
The "Turtle" is featured in the Discovery Chanel series “Machines Lost in Time,” in which I act, but am cut out due to my poor acting skills.
The creation of this submarine was limited to technology of its time (1776.) This included cast glass and bronze, a hand raised copper hatch,
blacksmithing, cotton seals that were soaked in pitch and tar, 2000lb lead ballast, and a lot of chopping among other things.
The collaboration involved students and faculty of Mass Art, as well as members of the Timber Framers Guild and other volunteers.
The "Turtle" is featured in the Discovery Chanel series “Machines Lost in Time,” in which I act, but am cut out due to my poor acting skills.
The creation of this submarine was limited to technology of its time (1776.) This included cast glass and bronze, a hand raised copper hatch,
blacksmithing, cotton seals that were soaked in pitch and tar, 2000lb lead ballast, and a lot of chopping among other things.
Peronet Crane
