No, they are using modern tools and equipment.

RJ

"G Henslee" wrote in message
...
Backlash wrote:
The boat is a full size replica, 136 feet in length, with a 37 foot
beam. I
have a book that was published on the boat titled " C.S.S. Neuse, A
Question
of Iron and Time." ISBN 0-86526-187-3, by Leslie S. Bright, William H.
Rowland, and James C. Bardon..

RJ



I might have missed this but are they using original old hand tools to
build it?