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First, I have no idea where to post this but thought the Casual Conversation would be the best choice.
I am NOT SELLING this wood but thought I would pass on this piece of information.
According to the seller, this is teak wood from the bridge railing off the Navy's Heavy Cruiser USS Baltimore (CA68). The wood comes with a "Authentication Letter". The wood is $10 per inch, I purchased two inches. When cut, the wood will be crosscut. I was able to get four 6.25" x 1" x 1" blanks from the piece I received.
Keep in mind, they started building the Baltimore in 1941 when we were at war with Japan. The major sources of teak (Burma, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand) were occupied by the Japanese. However, I have an email from the Naval History and Heritage Command that states "What stocks [teak] that were already in the supply pipeline were probably ordered for the Iowa and Alaska classes as well as for the large cruiser program." So, the Baltimore, a cruiser, having teak would make sense.
Again, I am only passing this information to other folks and make not claim of the authenticity of the wood.
Original Teak Wood Railing from The USS Baltimore USN Cruiser | eBay
I am NOT SELLING this wood but thought I would pass on this piece of information.
According to the seller, this is teak wood from the bridge railing off the Navy's Heavy Cruiser USS Baltimore (CA68). The wood comes with a "Authentication Letter". The wood is $10 per inch, I purchased two inches. When cut, the wood will be crosscut. I was able to get four 6.25" x 1" x 1" blanks from the piece I received.
Keep in mind, they started building the Baltimore in 1941 when we were at war with Japan. The major sources of teak (Burma, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand) were occupied by the Japanese. However, I have an email from the Naval History and Heritage Command that states "What stocks [teak] that were already in the supply pipeline were probably ordered for the Iowa and Alaska classes as well as for the large cruiser program." So, the Baltimore, a cruiser, having teak would make sense.
Again, I am only passing this information to other folks and make not claim of the authenticity of the wood.
Original Teak Wood Railing from The USS Baltimore USN Cruiser | eBay
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