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The Obscure Genius of Geoffrey Pyke

Profiles In Eccentricity

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Pike Creek: Crafting Ships from Ice

Exploring the innovative concept of building ships and military vessels out of a new material named Pike Creek, created using paper, concrete, and ice. The chapter discusses the potential of constructing ice boats and fleets for military defense, drawing inspiration from the Habakuk project and presenting the idea to Churchill and Roosevelt for further exploration.

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