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What was Admiral Spruance's desk made out of and why?

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  1. holiday5150_2004

    holiday5150_2004 recruit

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    I was asked a question that i have been looking for a answer to for many months now and can't seem to find. What was Admiral Spruance's desk made out of and why? Any help answering this would be grat Thank You very much.
     
    holiday5150_2004, Aug 2, 2004
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  2. T. A. Gardner

    T. A. Gardner Genuine Chief

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    Haven't a clue right off but, I have several Navy Chief selectees who are going to find out.....EMC(SW)
     
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  3. TheRedBaron

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    Cork, cos it floats...

    Just the first thing that popped into my head...

    Probably very wrong but it rings a bell...
     
    TheRedBaron, Aug 3, 2004
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    Balsa wood?
     
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  5. T. A. Gardner

    T. A. Gardner Genuine Chief

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    For a guess it was probably teak from the deck of some ship he commanded.
     
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