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Recreation of the Argo

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James Wray
on July 2, 2008 7:47 PM | | Comments (2) | TrackBacks (0)
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The recreation of the ancient Greek ship Argo, the vessel used by Jason and his Argonauts on the quest for the 'golden fleece' sails in the canal of Korinthos, some 83 km west of Athens on 2 July 2008. The 50-oar vesssel crewed from all 27 European Union member countries is going to sail to Venice .  EPA/VASSILIS PSOMAS

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By Donulvi Dolam on July 4, 2008 4:00 PM

What a great idea, Jason and his argonauts would be proud. just a few questions though, does it come in black and can I get one with GPS.

By Donulvi Dolam on July 4, 2008 4:01 PM

How many kilometres to the oarstroke?

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