Talk:Operation Frankton

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They were kayaks, but I think most people would have used the term canoe to cover both. Jooler 14:17, 22 May 2006 (UTC)

Most material refers to them with the generic name 'canoes'. As Jooler points out above, the picture is of a kayak but most people use the term to canoe to cover both. To be totally accurate the term 'kayak' should be used in the article. Boatman 07:19, 23 May 2006 (UTC)

Please would the user who changed kyak to canoe several times comment on why. I am sure there are good reasons so it would be good to read them. Boatman 08:36, 29 May 2006 (UTC)

I am currently reading the book Cockleshell Heroes. Contrary to my previous comment, they were canoes, designated as Cockles (a cockleshell being a nautical term for a small flimsy boat (according to the OED in use from about 1640)), with a water-tight covering that resemble modern two man kayaks that were especially designed for the purpose. Traditional Eskimo/Inuit kayaks were tested but rejected. Jooler

[edit] Assessment - items needed

The article is a good start, but needs references added. — ERcheck (talk) 14:31, 23 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Commemorative Journey?

Why is this whole article about the '07 reenactment? Is it even usable? It is take verbatim from someone's story. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.63.86.153 (talk) 14:44, 16 February 2008 (UTC)