Some good news for 2021

[JeffN]

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-35258433?fbclid=IwAR37SeFs_2vYTHwuVVvY6roz6XCH_n_8tJk9TtMSW5VmB0J3Ui62pIvVwYs

 

[Planeguy]

I remember watching his tv specials when I was growing up. Now I dive since those shows sparked my interest.

 

[Kenpcfl]

I may have read this wrong, but I don't think the Calypso has yet sailed again. Has it?

 

[RWS]

this article is dated

difficult to find much new info

https://www.cousteau.org/legacy/vessels/calypso/

RWS

 

[SailArmy]

Google search for Calypso re-fit:

https://divingalmanac.com/refit-of-cousteaus-calypso-begins-anew/

https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/jacques-cousteau-yacht-calypso-begins-refit--31505

https://divingalmanac.com/calypso-the/

 

[pdecat]

Rebuilding another wood boat. A steel replica would probably be better and cheaper.

 

[RWS]

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Originally posted by pdecat

Rebuilding another wood boat. A steel replica would probably be better and cheaper.

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I believe Calypso was a former British Naval Destroyer or Minesweeper

RWS

 

[cwms]

It was a minesweeper. Way too small to be a destroyer.

 

[boatbum]

And that is probably why it was made of wood.