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duncan · 24-08-2004

In 1915 the Imperial German Navy commerce raider "Dresden" was scuttled after a battle with HMS Glasgow and HMS Kent near Alexander selkirk`s (Robinson Crusoe) island in the Pacific. This is the 300th anniversary of Alexander Selkirk`s arrival on Juan Fernandez Island. Daniel Defoe based the tale of Robinson Crusoe on Selkirk`s adventures during his four years alone on this Pacific island .The village of Largo in Fife where Selkirk was born is having a three day event to mark this. If anyone has a model of Dresden or similar ship they will be made welcome. Static display. The Chilean ambassador will be in attendance. Also any period Privateer or RN ships of 16th/17th century that would be suitable. Selkirk sailed on "Duke" and died on HMS Weymouth. Anybody got any ideas for a junket to East Fife 11th 12th 13th Sept. with square riggers, sloops , men of war etc?

24-08-2004	#1 (permalink)
duncan one more feather ......! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Scottish Highlands Real Name: Duncan My Models: HMS Invincible Visit duncan's Gallery Posts: 1,093	KM Dresden.Robinson Crusoe In 1915 the Imperial German Navy commerce raider "Dresden" was scuttled after a battle with HMS Glasgow and HMS Kent near Alexander selkirk`s (Robinson Crusoe) island in the Pacific. This is the 300th anniversary of Alexander Selkirk`s arrival on Juan Fernandez Island. Daniel Defoe based the tale of Robinson Crusoe on Selkirk`s adventures during his four years alone on this Pacific island .The village of Largo in Fife where Selkirk was born is having a three day event to mark this. If anyone has a model of Dresden or similar ship they will be made welcome. Static display. The Chilean ambassador will be in attendance. Also any period Privateer or RN ships of 16th/17th century that would be suitable. Selkirk sailed on "Duke" and died on HMS Weymouth. Anybody got any ideas for a junket to East Fife 11th 12th 13th Sept. with square riggers, sloops , men of war etc? Last edited by duncan; 24-08-2004 at 07:31..