[wood_spirit]

Also the oak used in the construction was much better.

[qzw]

Yes, it was old growth southern live oak, which is harder and denser than the oak the British used in their warships. Hence the Constitution's apt nickname of "Old Ironsides".

[readthenotes1]

I was surprised, because of your user name, that you have made comments not directly referring to timber.

[BuyMyBitcoins]

>”comments not directly referring to timber.”

Sometimes it is good to go against the grain.