Once the ocean waters around the Seychelles teamed with sailing ships. Some were ships flagged from France or Great Britain. Others from Persia, the Arabian states and India. While others flew not flags from any state but rather were "states" unto themselves. Pirates and the treasures they pillaged brought they say to the quiet and secluded beaches of what was then deserted islands to be buried and lost forever.
Great rivalries to did the islands witness as years later the French fleets and British warships came to blows each vying for the islands as an outpost for their empire.
Many a time did the then French governor of the Seychelles cede power to the British upon seeing the British colours over the horizon. Down would come the flag of mother France and up would come the Union Jack only to be changed again once the British vessel set off sailing away to protect the interests of the British realm far from Seychelles.
Even American whaling ships from Boston or Hawaii made the Seychelles a base for their repairs. From the workshops of craftsmen whose passion is the sailing history of the region, own one of these magnificent replicas and hear the faint shout of mariners long since gone struggling to maintain the sails in the monsoon winds. Exquisite detail and craftsmanship can be yours today for home, office or as a gift.
Bazare Ailleur. Visit Le Kool Kreole Maquettes for your order.
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