We hope you have your "sea legs" for this week's Flashback Friday! While searching for "buried treasure" in the depths of the University Archives, we found a scaled replica of Henry Hudson's ship De Halve Maen (Dutch for The Half Moon). The ship replica was built to scale by Harry Clifford Fox, president of Findlay College from 1947 to 1959. The exact purpose of building this replica is unknown. However, other replicas of the ship have been built for display at various museums and events (one in 1909, and one in 1989). Some replicas have perished since their construction, so having a replica built by one of our own is quite a treasure! Who knows what other treasures might be lurking in the University Archives?
If you're interested in learning more about Henry Hudson and The Half Moon, click here to visit the 2003 issue of Wise Guide. Wise Guide is a web magazine by the Library of Congress that highlights fascinating facts from history.
The Half Moon Ship Replica
This is a scaled replica of The Half Moon, a ship used for Henry Hudson's expeditions in the early 17th century.
Replica Signage
The signage gives credit to the replica's creator, Harry Clifford Fox. If you're interested in learning more about President Fox, click here.