The replica ship Half Moon is a full scale reproduction of the Dutch shi of exploration sailed to North America in 1609 by Henry Hudson. The ship is authentic in appearance, but constructed of modern materials and techniques.
Experience operating the ship substantiates the soundness of the design.
Experience with the modern techniques indicates some work well, and others not so well. Particularly suited for modern epoxy based methods are frames, beams and other structural elements. This paper also discusses areas where the use of epoxies may not be so well suited, either due to inherent difficulties or poor craftsmanship. Half Moon is a full scale reproduction of the Dutch ship of exploration commanded by Henry Hudson in 1609. In the original vessel, Hudson sailed from Amsterdam, north and east to Novaya Zemlya at 71degrees latitude in the Barents Sea.