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Thursday, 13 December 2018

The Toulon Naval Museum: The development of Toulon Naval Base

The story of the development of Toulon into a major naval base is illustrated by several relief maps and an aerial photograph.

Toulon in 1676


Toulon in 1701


Toulon in 1781


Modern Toulon


Models of several important buildings are also on display including the ropeworks (or corderie) ...


... and chapel.


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4 comments:

  1. KEV. Robertson.Thursday, December 13, 2018 11:34:00 am

    Hi Bob,
    Yes it is very interesting how Museums employ Models to convey History to tell a story and show a picture of by-gone-days...if you ever have the chance to visit New Zealand's -Auckland Maritime Museum...I can thoroughly recommend it- it shows the best comprehensive Displays I have ever seen - just superb. Cheers. KEV.

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    1. Robert (Bob) CorderyThursday, December 13, 2018 11:42:00 am

      Kev Robertson (Kev),

      The models showing the development of Toulon were displayed on the wall of the museum. This made them much easier to see and understand.

      I’d love to visit Australia and New Zealand. One day I might manage it ...

      All the best,

      Bob

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  2. Archduke PiccoloThursday, December 13, 2018 7:48:00 pm

    Interesting 3D maps - handy for designing war games sea-ports. I've not thought about the etymology of the surname 'Cordery' - rope-maker?

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    1. Robert (Bob) CorderyFriday, December 14, 2018 6:57:00 am

      Archduke Piccolo,

      My first thought when I saw these models was that they’d make great wargames terrain.

      Rope-maker or rope-worker is one possible origin of my surname, although others have been suggested.

      All the best,

      Bob

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