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SeaWatch Books Podcast
The SeaWatch Books Podcast explores the art, craftsmanship, and history of ship modeling through conversations with expert modelers, historians, and industry leaders. Hosted by Mike Ellison, publisher of SeaWatch Books, the series dives into legendary restorations, maritime history, and the people shaping the world of scale ship modeling today.
SeaWatch Books Podcast
The Hidden Treasures of the Rogers Collection: A Conversation with Grant Walker
Join us for a fascinating deep dive into the world of historic ship models with Grant Walker, curator and author of The Rogers Collection of Dockyard Models. In this episode, Grant shares the incredible story of how the Naval Academy acquired one of the world’s finest collections of 17th- and 18th-century ship models, the meticulous research and restoration efforts behind them, and the surprising discoveries revealed through fiber optics and CT scans. We also discuss his upcoming Volume 4 and what it will add to the rich history of the collection. This episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.