Talk:Botik of Peter the Great

A book source
Ryan Vesey 22:21, 20 January 2013 (UTC)
 * This source has some images that can be uploaded. I haven't checked on the reliability of the text yet. Ryan Vesey 22:51, 21 January 2013 (UTC)
 * 1872 Moscow visit JSTOR. Ryan Vesey 16:57, 23 January 2013 (UTC)

missing step?
From way back in the dim recesses of my memory, I seem to recall that when he discovered the boat, Peter asked what it was, and was told that it was an English boat that could sail against the wind. This apparent impossibility inspired Peter to learn more about the boat, which he had rigged, etc., thus inspiring.... etc. Is my memory off? Should this be mentioned? --Piledhigheranddeeper (talk) 16:05, 28 January 2013 (UTC)
 * You are very right. Specifically he asked about this from Franz Timmermann.  I'll try to add it within the next few days if nobody has access to the book. Ryan Vesey 17:43, 28 January 2013 (UTC)

Is it a she?
I realize I referred to the botik as "it" a lot in this article. Should that be changed to she? I know that ships are referred to as she, does that apply to small boats? Ryan Vesey 06:18, 3 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Found it, page 21. Unnamed crafts are referred to as it, while it was also called St. Nicholas, it is for the most part referred to in its unnamed for; therefore, "it" should remain. Ryan Vesey 06:49, 3 February 2013 (UTC)

Couple of quick things
Look like a search has aleady been on on Ботик Петра Великого et al. I'm not sure about the decreasing significance of Imperial memorials in the post-Soviet era based on some of the Imperial era medals and decorations which have been reinstated under the Federation. Not a criticism, just an observation. VєсrumЬа ►TALK 01:37, 10 April 2013 (UTC)